Southern Industrial Contractors Awarded for Innovation

November 20, 2013 – Southern Industrial Constructors, Raleigh, N.C., was recently presented the 2013 Supplier Award for Innovation by GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy for a number of achievements, including:

 

• Obtaining the Carolina Star Safety Award during SIC’s first year on site
• Implementing cost savings programs that met GE's goals
• Implementing new improvements/software for tracking costs, time and accounts
• Creating written procedures for data, safety, workflow and productivity programs
• Implementing productivity measures utilizing vending machines for tools, consumables and materials
• Creating cost avoidance programs and customer surveys

“Of 50 top vendors invited to the GE Hitachi sourcing event, Southern Industrial was one of only five companies to receive an award,” stated John Wilson, president, SIC.  “We’re extremely honored that GE Hitachi recognized SIC for the innovations our team has implemented at the Wilmington site.  It’s a testament to the SIC managers and project personnel who’ve identified, created, and implemented a host of solutions aimed at improving productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency.”