Celebrating the journey of a working Mom: Morgan Suttles’s inspiring career transformation at BASF ECMS
May 8, 2024
As Mother’s Day approaches in the United States, ECMS recognizes the incredible journeys of working moms who courageously pursue their dreams while balancing family responsibilities. One such inspiring woman is…
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TTS Studios expands operations in Charleston County
May 7, 2024
TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs. TTS Studios recently moved to a…
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Carolina Handling celebrates anniversary with 58 for 58 giveaway
May 1, 2024
Carolina Handling is celebrating its 58th anniversary in 2024 with a yearlong campaign entitled “Handling Hunger Together” to assist hunger relief organizations throughout the company’s five-state footprint. According to Feeding…
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Kevin Brown to chair South Carolina’s premier association for manufacturers
May 1, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Kevin Brown, Senior Vice President of Global Operations for the Textile Division at Milliken & Company, as the chair of the organization’s…
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Carolina Handling wins safety award for AGV implementation from Kautex
April 26, 2024
Carolina Handling has received the 2023 Health & Safety Award for Excellence from Kautex, A Textron Company, a Tier One automotive supplier with more than 30 manufacturing facilities in 13…
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Tradd Advisory Company expands operations in Charleston County
April 25, 2024
Tradd Advisory Company (Tradd), a freight transportation services provider, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $88,800 investment will create 100 new jobs in the next…
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Carolina Handling named a 2024 Raymond Dealer of Distinction
April 18, 2024
For the 33rd year in a row, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation, a global provider of best-in-class material handling equipment and…
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Master Steel, LLC expanding Jasper County operations
April 18, 2024
Master Steel, LLC (Master Steel), a structural steel fabrication and erection company, announced it is expanding its operations in Jasper County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 14 new…
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Michelin North America, Inc., Pledges $30,000 to Lexington One Educational Foundation to Invest in District’s VEX Robotics Teams
April 17, 2024
Michelin North America’s Lexington, South Carolina leadership recently announced its continued investment and support of the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation via a $30,000 commitment. The generous gift…
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Rick Crawford from Emerger Strategies earns Sustainability Excellence Associate Credential
April 17, 2024
Rick Crawford, from Emerger Strategies has earned the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). By obtaining this credential, Rick has demonstrated competency in the field of…
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Carolina Handling names Joe Perkins Chief Operating Officer
April 17, 2024
Carolina Handling, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Joe Perkins its Chief Operating Officer. Perkins has served as executive vice president of operations at…
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Scout Motors opens Columbia Connection Center in BullStreet District
April 9, 2024
The new space will serve as a hub for community members to learn more about the company Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the next generation of all-electric…
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Ashlyn Vickers joins GreenWood, Inc. as Safety Coordinator
April 3, 2024
GreenWood, Inc., an industrial maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Ashlyn Vickers as Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator for the GreenWood home office. In this role,…
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Delta Children’s Products selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operations
April 2, 2024
Delta Children’s Products (Delta Children), a children’s furniture manufacturer, announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operations. The company’s $33.1 million investment will create 123 new jobs.…
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Giti Tire honors exceptional students in Chester County STEAM Competition
April 2, 2024
Contest promotes STEAM education in local schools Giti Tire, a global leader in tire manufacturing, proudly announces the winners of its esteemed STEAM Competition in Chester County, where the company’s…
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Just In Time (JIT) Manufacturing announces expansion of operations in Cherokee County
April 1, 2024
Existing employer investing $600,000 Just In Time Manufacturing (JIT), a leading provider of manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its operations in Cherokee County, South Carolina.…
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AFL executive to lead Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Board
March 28, 2024
AFL announced that Mary Ellen Grom, Executive Director of Customer Experience Solutions, has been appointed as the chair of the Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) national Board of Directors. WiMEF…
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AFL announces a multi-million-dollar investment and expansion to its U.S. fiber optic cable manufacturing operations
March 28, 2024
AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables, connectivity and equipment, today announced an investment of over $50 million to expand its fiber optic cable manufacturing operations in South Carolina.…
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Giti Tire earns Industry of the Year Award
March 27, 2024
GT Radial Tires Proudly Manufactured in Richburg, S.C. Giti Tire Manufacturing (USA) proudly received the esteemed Industry of the Year Award from the Chester County Chamber of Commerce, recognizing its…
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Sage Automotive Interiors announces leadership transition
March 26, 2024
Sage Automotive Interiors, a leader in the automotive interior materials industry, has announced the appointment of Dan Russian as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Russian succeeds Chris Heard,…
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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration
March 21, 2024
SCbio, South Carolina’s only economic development organization exclusively focused on building, advancing and growing the life sciences industry, was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School…
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A Conversation with Dr. Jan Spies, Scout Motors
March 18, 2024
In March of 2024, Scout Motors announced that were investing a record-setting $2 billion to establish a manufacturing operation in the Columbia, SC region. The company’s investment into this region…
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Top 4 products announced in Coolest Thing Made in SC competition
March 18, 2024
Four products have advanced in the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Madness contest presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will earn the title of “Coolest Thing Made in SC.”…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns bronze medal sustainability rating through EcoVadis
March 7, 2024
GreenWood, Inc., an industrial maintenance, operations, and construction solutions provider, announces the receipt of the EcoVadis sustainability bronze medal and certificate. EcoVadis is the world’s largest provider of business sustainability…
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Matica Group establishing first North American manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
March 7, 2024
Matica Group (Matica), a global identity and payment solutions provider, announced it is establishing its first North American manufacturing operation in Spartanburg County. The company’s $2 million investment will create…
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McEntire Produce continues growing Richland County operations
March 6, 2024
$26.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs McEntire Produce, a full-service fresh produce supplier, announced the continued development of its state-of-the-art facility in Richland County. The company’s $26.2 million…
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Dynamic Fluid Components expanding operations in Oconee County
March 5, 2024
$4.8 million investment will create 10 new jobs Dynamic Fluid Components, a wholesale distributor of fluid power products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s…
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Gnosis Freight expands operations in Charleston County
February 27, 2024
Gnosis Freight, a leading provider of supply chain and logistics software, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $438,500 investment will create 51 new jobs over…
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Milliken & Company names Bethany Smith Chief Human Resources Officer
February 26, 2024
Milliken & Company is pleased to announce Bethany Smith as its Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, overseeing all HR matters on behalf of the diversified global manufacturer.…
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Ritedose buys 105 acres of land for major expansion
February 22, 2024
50-percent growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales spurs expansion, job creation The Ritedose Corporation (Ritedose) today announced a major expansion of its rapidly-growing pharmaceutical company with the recent purchase of 105…
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E.A. Sween Company opens new production facility
February 21, 2024
Greenwood County’s industrial partner, E.A. Sween Company, officially opened their new production facility. The plant, located in the North Greenwood Industrial Park, will run two shifts per day, with plans…
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ACL Airshop appoints Bernhard Kindelbacher as Chief Executive Officer
February 21, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC – ACL Airshop, a global leader in air cargo Unit Load Device (ULD) logistics solutions to over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers, and other transportation clients, announced the…
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Scout Motors breaks ground on Production Center in South Carolina
February 16, 2024
New facility will be home to Scout Motors’ production operations Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the next generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, broke ground on…
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EnerSys intends to grow South Carolina footprint by establishing new operations in Greenville County
February 15, 2024
$500 million investment has the potential to create 500 new jobs EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, announced it plans to grow the company’s South…
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Carolina Handling’s Justin Benson to speak at MODEX
February 12, 2024
Carolina Handling Vice President of Intralogistics Solutions Justin Benson has been tapped to deliver a presentation entitled, “Elevating Operations with Total Intralogistics Solutions: An Ecosystem of Efficiencies,” during MODEX, one…
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Manufacturing Madness Is Back!
February 12, 2024
3rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield…
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Rev Up Your Career at the Motor City Racks Job Fair
February 9, 2024
Are you ready to accelerate your career? Look no further than the Motor City Racks Job Fair happening on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM at…
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Investing in America: ZF Launches US Production of PowerLine Commercial Vehicle Transmissions
February 7, 2024
ZF announced this week that the first PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmissions rolled off the production line in late 2023 at its Gray Court, South Carolina, manufacturing facility. As part of…
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Turn90
February 1, 2024
Print Shop: Providing custom screen printing and embroidery for organizations of all scopes and sizes. Logistics: We’re dedicated to making your production process smoother, faster, and more cost-effective. Our services…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance outlines 2024 legislative priorities
January 31, 2024
As part of SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) outlined its legislative agenda and priorities for 2024. SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse was…
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Carolina Handling receives industry MVP Award
January 25, 2024
Carolina Handling, a recognized leader in the material handling industry, has received the 2024 Most Valuable Partner (MVP) Award from the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) for outstanding achievements…
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Nova Molecular Technologies expanding operations in Sumter County
January 24, 2024
Nova Molecular Technologies (Nova), a high-purity solvents manufacturer, announced it is expanding its operations in Sumter County. The company’s $23.75 million investment will create 20 new jobs. Founded in Texas…
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Carolina Handling helps fight childhood cancer with NEGU donation
January 22, 2024
Carolina Handling is helping fight childhood cancer with a $5,000 donation to NEGU: Never Ever Give Up, a program of the Jessie Rees Foundation. Carolina Handling associates took the Greenville…
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SCMA announces the inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program
January 18, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program. The class is comprised of nineteen professionals representing a variety of manufacturing industry…
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SHL Medical further strengthens vertical capabilities with the acquisition of US manufacturer Superior Tooling Inc
January 17, 2024
SHL Medical (SHL), a world-leading provider of advanced drug delivery solutions headquartered in Switzerland, proudly announces the acquisition of Superior Tooling Inc., a Wake Forest, North Carolina-based manufacturer of plastic…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Spring 2024 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
January 16, 2024
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 10 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to deserving teachers in Lexington County School District One. Spring Grant awards totaled…
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$9.22 billion announced capital investment on the heels of a record-setting 2022
January 11, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2023 industry recruitment results which reflect sustained economic activity. From January to December 2023, the state announced total capital investment…
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Milliken & Company announces Milliken Honors recipients
January 10, 2024
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company recognized 156 associates during the seventh annual Milliken Honors awards on January 9. Celebrating exceptional associates and teams who rose to the challenge and…
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Capital Concrete Co. grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Fairfield County, SC
January 10, 2024
$8.25 Million investment will create 17 new jobs Capital Concrete Co., a construction materials supplier, announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Fairfield County. The company’s…
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Carolina Handling approved as DOD SkillBridge partner
January 9, 2024
Carolina Handling has been approved by the U.S. Department of Defense as a DOD SkillBridge Authorized Organization to provide job training opportunities for military service members transitioning to the civilian…
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