When it comes to a career in Manufacturing, it doesn’t get much better than South Carolina. Almost 5,000 Manufacturing and Manufacturing-related businesses are in the state in fields ranging from plastics to technology, and pharmaceuticals to minerals. In fact, 97% of all South Carolina’s total merchandise exports are manufactured goods.
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John A. Warren (1925-2009) John Warren retired as chairman and chief executive of SCANA Corporation in January 1990, but 18 months later he was working again, as chairman of the South Carolina State...
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Arthur M. Williams, Jr. (1914–1990) Arthur M. Williams, Jr., was one of South Carolina's most influential businessmen during the state's profound economic changes in the 1960s and 1970s. A prudent...
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A business unit manager at Eaton Hydraulics discusses her responsibilities. She also discusses her education, what subjects are important to do well in, and the importance of working as part of a team...
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John E. Swearingen (1918–2007) John E. Swearingen retired as chairman of the board of directors of Standard Oil Company (Indiana), now BP–Amoco Corporation, on his 65th birthday anniversary, September...
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James C. Self, Sr. (1876–1955) James C. Self, Sr. took a rundown cotton mill and turned it into what has been called "The Greenwood Story," and his is one of the most notable success stories in South...
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The president of a specialty fiber company discusses his career path, education, and starting a business in the specialty synthetic fiber industry, using recycled items.
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A representative of International Knife and Saw discusses his company, where plants are located, and products that are manufactured with the help of their blades used in manufacturing. Information...
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A machinist at Eaton Hydraulics discusses her job and her background experience. Her advice in preparation for an interview includes researching the company and the requirements for the job.
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E. Craig Wall, Jr. (1937–1997) Craig Wall, Jr., was respected as one of the most successful business leaders in South Carolina. His Canal Industries and affiliates represent a major presence in the...
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Host Jim Welch interviews Mat Self, the son of Jim Self and the grandson of James. C. Self. James C. "Jim" Self (1919–1998) James C. Self and his son, Jim, were the first father-son laureates of the...