Meet laureates in the field of Manufacturing.
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(1930 – 1982) In April 1994, Owen Steel Company, Inc., of Columbia sold the largest contract in the company's history — 23,500 tons of structural steel for the Atlantic City Convention Center project...
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A profile of Frederick Baily Dent. Frederick B. Dent (Born August 17, 1922) In the fall of 1973, a reporter for Nation's Business wrote of Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent: "Despite a soft...
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Frederick B. Dent (1922 - ) In the fall of 1973, a reporter for Nation's Business wrote of Secretary of Commerce Frederick B. Dent: "Despite a soft Southern accent and an affable demeanor which fits...
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George William "Bill" Rogers (Born February 8, 1925) Bonitz, Inc., and Consolidated Systems, Inc., are hardly household names in Columbia, where they were established in the 1950s, but both are well...
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An interview with Guy Fleming Lipscomb, Jr. He discusses the characteristics needed for leadership including trustworthiness, continuous study and education, learning to work with other people...
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A profile of Guy Fleming Lipscomb, Jr. Guy Fleming Lipscomb, Jr. (1917-2009) Business owner, chemist, civic leader, philanthropist, artist, author, teacher, star collegiate athlete, club golf champion...
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H. William Close (1919–1983) Under the leadership of H. William Close, Springs Industries, Inc., became one of the most successful textile manufacturing companies in the world. A degree in business...
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An interview with Elliott Close, son of Hugh William Close. H. William Close (1919–1983) Under the leadership of H. William Close, Springs Industries, Inc., became one of the most successful textile...
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1909 - 1982 Herman Lay's first business enterprise was selling Pepsi-Colas from a makeshift stand in his family's front yard in Greenville. He was 11 years old. He was successful, charging a nickel a...
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James A. Chapman, Jr. (1921–1983) James Alfred Chapman, Jr., was born September 30, 1921, in Inman, one of five sons of James A. and Martha Marshall Chapman. The boys were provided a Christian home...