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08:00 - 12:00
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Westvaco
Cost $15.00 per person. Includes round-trip
transportation.
Westvaco is a major manufacturer of paper, packaging and
specialty chemicals headquartered in New York City and
employs 2,100 people in South Carolina. Westvaco's North
Charleston Kraft Division mill is a major supplier of
specialty paper products for the decorative and industrial
laminate markets worldwide. Westvaco and SCANA Corp., under
a joint venture agreement, have constructed a $160 million
power cogeneration plant for the North Charleston
facilities. The cogeneration plant will provide steam to
power Westvaco's manufacturing facilities as well as
increase the power capacity of South Carolina Electric &
Gas (SCE&G), a subsidiary of SCANA.
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08:00 - 15:00
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Square D - Groupe Schneider
Cost $20.00 per person. Includes round-trip
transportation and lunch.
The Square D Company Columbia Plant an ISO9001 facility
develops and manufactures industrial motor controls for
diverse applications and markets. Business operations
include adjustable frequency drives, crane control, and low
voltage electro-mechanical products. Engineering of
customer site requirements and a commitment to quality are
integral parts of the plant focus. The plant began
operations in Columbia, SC over 25 years ago and today
employs more than 550 individuals at the 360,000 square foot
facility.
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