Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for April 28, 2021

Industry news from GSA Business Report Click here to view this message in a browser window. Share with a friend: April 28, 2021 Union sues for $200M after ship calls on Port of Charleston The International Longshoremen's Association is suing a shipping line and a maritime alliance for using the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal. However, the lawsuit appears to be a larger test case for a maritime contract that extends from Maine to Texas. (Charleston Regional Business Journal) Construction industry emerging from pandemic Area contractors say that while 2020 brought its share of challenges as the industry navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 is looking up, with backlog nearing record numbers and the resumption of some projects put on hold a year ago. (Columbia Regional Business Report) Southern HVAC buys Greenville company Southern HVAC Corp. has purchased Five Star Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, based in the Upstate. Five Star provides heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical repair and replacement services to the Greenville and Spartanburg area. Headquartered in Maitland, Fla., Southern HVAC Corp. services approximately 300,000 households annually. (GSA Business Report) S.C. Chamber CEO wants to see bigger growth statewide The S.C. Chamber of Commerce has a new CEO, and he is determined from day one to spread the word about the state's under-recognized value. Bob Morgan stepped into his new role on April 1, picking up where Ted Pitts left off when he resigned. (Charleston Regional Business Journal) Boeing delivers 2 Dreamliners in Q1 The airplane manufacturer released its first-quarter delivery numbers. Of the 77 deliveries, only two were 787s, while 63 of the airplanes were 737 orders. (Charleston Regional Business Journal) Carolinas Project Center Featured Projects The Carolinas Project Center from SC Biz News updates daily with construction bids, government bids, service contract bids, and other opportunities in the Carolinas. GoCary bus amenity improvements Contracting agency: Cary, N.C. Scope of bid: The town of Cary is seeking to contract Phase 2 of this project, including installation of bus stop amenities to existing and proposed bus stop locations. Work consists of clearing, grading, concrete pads and sidewalks, installing amenities, traffic control, and other related items. Get more information on this project at the Carolinas Project Center Design-build for fire-rescue station Contracting agency: Dorchester County Scope of bid: Dorchester County, S.C., is seeking technical proposals and qualifications from consulting firms and teams interested in providing design-build services for a proposed fire-rescue station to be located at 1695 Sandridge Road, Dorchester, S.C. Get more information on this project at the Carolinas Project Center Connect with us: SC Biz News 35 Cessna Court, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607   Unsubscribe/manage the emails you receive from us