Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for May 28, 2020

Halted by coronavirus, then a tornado, BorgWarner returns

A contracted security guard was killed when the tornado struck the plant, but workers who would have been on the production line when the overnight storm hit were already at home due to COVID-19. The company's goal was to repair damage fast enough so as to not add to days already lost to the pandemic. (GSA Business Report)

Boeing to begin involuntary layoffs

Boeing is beginning involuntary layoffs this week as part of the workforce reduction that the company announced last month. The first involuntary layoff notifications will be delivered this week to approximately 6,770 U.S. employees, including an undisclosed number in South Carolina. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Warehousing company expanding in Berkeley County

Kontane Logistics Inc., a third-party warehousing and industrial packaging company, is expanding its operations in Berkeley County to better serve the Volvo Cars facility in Ridgeville. Kontane specializes in providing just-in-time services to the truck and automotive manufacturing industry. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Greenville F-16 production takes off with finalized contracts

Greenville’s Lockheed Martin Corp. facility remains on track to introduce South Carolina’s first F-16 Fighting Falcon within two years — with some potential new customers in the works. (GSA Business Report)

New Nephron partnership aims to help expand workplace testing

The West Columbia pharmaceutical company is performing COVID-19 and antibody testing on its employees and other, nearby workers. It is teaming up with digital health organization Medical One to support comprehensive employer testing. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Spartanburg textile plant answers need for medical gowns

Spartanburg's Johns Mansville textile plant began producing nonwoven polyester fabric for Level 3 personal protective equipment this month, following the company's decision to produce masks at their Richland, Miss., plant. (GSA Business Report)