Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for Sept. 29, 2021

Industry news from GSA Business Report Click here to view this message in a browser window. Share with a friend: Sept. 29, 2021 $600,000 verdict against Ports Authority upheld The S.C. Court of Appeals has unanimously affirmed a $600,000 award to a trucker injured by a S.C. Ports Authority crane operator, finding no evidence that the trucker breached a duty of care in an incident that left him with neck and back injuries.(Charleston Regional Business Journal) American trade chief talks textiles at Milliken plant The nation's top trade chief visited S.C. recently, including a stop at the Milliken plant in Blacksburg, where she discussed policies supporting the American textile industry and trade relations with Central American countries. (GSA Business Report) SC Biz names top high-growth companies for 2021 The Roaring 20s honors high-growth companies across South Carolina. Last week's event unveiled the rankings for all 40 companies, divided into large and small categories. The companies, will be profiled in the winter edition of SCBIZ magazine. (GSA Business Report) Solvay unveils new thermoplastic facility at SC TAC The aerospace supplier has refurbished Cytec's carbon fiber production plant with a thermoplastic composite line at a 27,000-square-foot facility at S.C. TAC. The company has seen growing interest from the energy sector. (GSA Business Report) Legal experts offer advice for navigating vaccine mandates Top S.C. labor lawyers say the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the Pfizer vaccine has removed a major legal hurdle for companies looking to mandate COVID-19 immunizations as a condition of employment. (Columbia Regional Business Report) SC attorney general pushes back on vaccine mandate S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson and 23 attorneys general have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, warning that his COVID-19 vaccine and testing policy mandate could lead to litigation by requiring the policy change for private businesses. (Charleston Regional Business Journal) Connect with us: SC Biz News 35 Cessna Court, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607   Unsubscribe/manage the emails you receive from us