Blending robotics and employees: a manufacturing success story
February 5, 2016
Fall-Protection leader SixAxis thrives with innovative practices The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported that the American manufacturing sector had contracted for the fourth consecutive month. Also reported was…
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BUSCOT LLC establishing operations in Colleton County
February 3, 2016Company Investing $1.15 Million To Establish Its First U.S. Facility BUSCOT LLC, an Italy-based producer of specialty bearings, is establishing manufacturing operations in Colleton County. The $1.15 million investment in…
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Black Water Barrels LLC establishing operations In Bamberg County
January 6, 2016Startup Investing $3.6 Million To Establish Facility In Bamberg, S.C. Black Water Barrels LLC, a new cooperage business, is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company is investing $3.6 million…
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Manufacturers applaud passage of Ex-Im reauthorization
December 4, 2015
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) applauded the passage of legislation that included a multiyear reauthorization of the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. The reauthorization, which was included in a long-term…
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USA eShop continues to grow European sales for US manufacturers
December 3, 2015
USA eShop LLC, an ecommerce business that exclusively sells ‘Made in USA’ products in Europe, has shown an average 25% increase in sales per month since August of this year.…
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SCMEP announces appointment of new president
November 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SCMEP, a non-profit resource for South Carolina manufacturing companies, announced that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chuck Spangler as President. “After a thorough and deliberate…
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E. Boineau & Company adds two to client list
November 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – E. Boineau & Company, a marketing and public relations firm based here, has added Diamonds Direct, which is based in Charlotte, N.C., and opening a new location in Mt. Pleasant…
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New report identifies personal experience as top influencer of youth career decisions
October 4, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The Manufacturing Institute, in partnership with SkillsUSA and the Educational Research Center of America, released a new report identifying the characteristics of experiences that impact student…
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Boeing opens advanced manufacturing Research Center
September 29, 2015
Manufacturing research and development to focus on composite airplane fuselage and propulsion improvements NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing [NYSE: BA] opened its research and technology center in South Carolina, which…
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NAM announces Trauger as Vice President of Government Relations
September 23, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced Joe Trauger as its new vice president of government relations. Trauger will take the helm of an already vibrant government…
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Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd. Establishing Upstate Operations
September 23, 2015Automotive Industry Supplier Investing $24 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 109 New Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., a global textiles manufacturer, is establishing…
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Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd. Establishing Upstate Operations
September 23, 2015Automotive Industry Supplier Investing $24 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 109 New Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., a global textiles manufacturer, is establishing…
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DC Machine expanding Dorchester County operations
September 22, 2015
Company Investing $5.3 Million To Expand Existing Summerville, S.C. Facility SUMMERVILLE, SC – DC Machine, an industrial design and machining center that manufactures close tolerance components, is expanding its existing…
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DRÄXLMAIER expanding Upstate operations
September 16, 2015
Company Investing $35 Million To Expand Its Existing Spartanburg County Manufacturing Facility . SPARTANBURG, SC – The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, is expanding its existing manufacturing…
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Worksman Cycles establishing Horry County operations
September 16, 2015
Company investing $2.5 million to establish operations in Conway, S.C. CONWAY, SC – Worksman Cycles, a manufacturer of heavy-duty bicycles and tricycles as well as food vending trucks and carts, is…
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Introducing The Independent Prosecco from Italy
August 20, 2015
Italy’s top fashion designer and fine Italian wine maker launch new prosecco in US market MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The latest trend hitting the runway at New York Fashion Week is sparkling,…
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Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. Expands Supply Relationship With EP Energy Corporation
August 20, 2015Company Completes Excelyte® Testing and Becomes Approved Chemical Supplier LITTLE RIVER, SC – Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. (OTCBB: IEVM) announced that it has entered into a master service agreement with EP Energy…
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Honda of South Carolina expanding Florence County operations
August 13, 2015
Company Investing $42 Million To Launch Two New Product Lines FLORENCE, SC – Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles…
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Honda of South Carolina expanding Florence County operations
August 13, 2015
Company Investing $42 Million To Launch Two New Product Lines FLORENCE, SC – Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles…
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Gerber Childrenswear establishing Lowcountry operations
August 5, 2015
Company investing $33 million to construct new distribution center in Berkeley County BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Gerber Childrenswear LLC, a leading marketer of children’s apparel, is constructing a new distribution…
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Gerber Childrenswear establishing Lowcountry operations
August 5, 2015
Company investing $33 million to construct new distribution center in Berkeley County BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Gerber Childrenswear LLC, a leading marketer of children’s apparel, is constructing a new distribution…
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Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. Hires Vice President To Manage Oil And Gas Division
July 22, 2015
Company Expanding Operations into Texas LITTLE RIVER, SC– Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. (OTCBB: IEVM) today announced that it has hired Chad L. Crady to serve as its Vice President of Sales…
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Randy Dobbs joins Board of Ranger AeroSystems
July 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Ranger AeroSystems LLC, a private equity consolidator specializing in aerospace components and interiors overhaul services, has added Randy Dobbs to its Board of Directors. This is Ranger’s newest…
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Trade Promotion Authority
July 1, 2015
Peter M. Brown President Colite International As president of South Carolina’s Colite International, I know the importance of global trade to the success of our business. Like many homegrown…
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Boeing announces $100,000 donation to Mother Emanuel Hope Fund
June 20, 2015
Fund established to help family members of Charleston shooting victims NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced that it is donating $100,000 to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund,…
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Oakwood Products, Inc. Expanding Hampton County Operations
June 10, 2015
Company Announces A $1 Million Investment In Estill, S.C. Facility ESTILL, SC – Oakwood Products, Inc., a manufacturer of chemicals used in the pharmaceutical industry, is expanding its existing operations…
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Mission Open Road: Harley-Davidson Rolls Out Free Riding Academy Training To All U.S. Military
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – From the flight deck of the USS Yorktown, Harley-Davidson today announces it is offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training. The new “Learn to…
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Select Registry Teams with Tesla Motors
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Thanks to Tesla Motors Destination Charging program and 170+ forward-thinking, business-savvy, and environmentally-conscious Select Registry member properties, roadtrips just got easier for Tesla Model S owners. The Tesla…
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Volvo Cars selects South Carolina for first American plant
May 11, 2015
$500 million Berkeley County automotive factory to create up to 4,000 jobs BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Volvo Car Corporation has selected Berkeley County, South Carolina for its first manufacturing facility in the Western…
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Manufacturers Rally Behind Trade Promotion Authority Legislation
April 16, 2015
Call for Swift Action from Congressional Leaders COLUMBIA, SC – Manufacturers are rallying behind bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation introduced today by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT)…
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Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey Co. Introduces Two New Southern Spirits and Announces New York Launch
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey Co., the distinctive line based in Charleston, S.C., expands its portfolio with the launch of two new Southern spirits – High-Rye Bourbon and…
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Inbra Indústrias Químicas, Ltda. Establishing Orangeburg County Manufacturing Facility
April 7, 2015Brazilian Company Investing $7.7 Million to Establish its First International Operations ORANGEBURG, SC – A Brazilian company that specializes in the production of plastic and rubber additives is opening a new…
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Boeing, Air India celebrate 20th 787 Dreamliner
April 1, 2015
New airplane is world’s first 787 in Star Alliance livery NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing and Air India celebrated the airline’s milestone delivery of its 20th 787 Dreamliner from…
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WABCO Expanding Lowcountry Operations
March 25, 2015Global Manufacturing Company Investing $17 Million to Expand Operations in South Carolina NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – WABCO (NYSE: WBC), a leading innovator and global supplier of technologies that improve the…
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Boeing Delivers First South Carolina-built 787-9 Dreamliner
March 17, 2015
Airplane is 250th 787 to be delivered NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing (NYSE: BA) has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner assembled at its North Charleston, S.C., facility to United…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans to Invest $500 Million in New Manufacturing Plant in Charleston County
March 6, 2015
New Plant Represents Company’s First Full Van Manufacturing Plant in North America, to Create 1,300 Jobs CHARLESTON, SC – Mercedes-Benz Vans, a division of Daimler, announced today plans to invest around…
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ISI Technology Set To Attend KBIS 2015
January 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – ISI Technology will be attending the 2015 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas from January 20-22 in booth S9005 in the South Hall. KBIS, in conjunction with the National Kitchen…
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Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC Expanding Berkeley County Manufacturing Facility
December 10, 2014$15 Million Investment Expected To Bring 15 Additional Jobs To Charleston CHARLESTON, SC – Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC, a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of high-quality coating systems for the aviation, automotive and…
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Boeing South Carolina Begins Final Assembly of its First 787-9 Dreamliner
November 25, 2014
North Charleston site joins Everett, Wash., team in building newest 787 NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing (NYSE: BA) has started final assembly of the 787-9 Dreamliner at its South Carolina facility. The…
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SCMA Announces 2014 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award Recipients
November 23, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Harris DeLoach and Catherine Templeton are the 2014 recipients of the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award. The recipients…
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SPF North America, Inc. Expanding Greenwood County Manufacturing Facility
November 20, 2014
$12 Million Investment Expected To Result In 15 New Jobs GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – A developer of innovative solutions for pet food manufacturers is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. SPF North…
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Nestlé Waters North America To Open New Bottling Facility In McBee, S.C.
November 18, 2014
Company To Create At Least 40 New Jobs In Chesterfield County CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SC – – Nestlé Waters North America, the nation’s leading bottled water company, plans to build a $40 million,…
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Valmet Corporation To Expand Lancaster County Manufacturing Facility
October 23, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 40 New Jobs LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Valmet Corporation, a leading global service and technology supplier for the pulp, paper and energy industries based in Espoo, Finland,…
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Valmet Corporation To Expand Lancaster County Manufacturing Facility
October 23, 2014
Expansion Expected To Create 40 New Jobs LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – Valmet Corporation, a leading global service and technology supplier for the pulp, paper and energy industries based in Espoo, Finland,…
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Boeing, Kenya Airways Partner with Non-Profits to Deliver Medical Resources for Children in Kenya
October 20, 2014
First humanitarian delivery flight from Boeing South Carolina NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Kenya Airways have partnered with First Baptist Church in Baytown, Texas, to transport…
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Hengst Announces Third Corporate Expansion In Kershaw County
October 8, 2014
$8 Million Investment By Automotive Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in…
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Hengst Announces Third Corporate Expansion In Kershaw County
October 8, 2014
$8 Million Investment By Automotive Manufacturer To Create 20 New Jobs KERSHAW COUNTY, SC – Hengst of North America Inc. will expand its Kershaw County manufacturing facility for the third time in…
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NutriFusion Appoints Myra Mackey To Vice President of Business Development
October 2, 2014
Mackey to Accelerate Industry Adoption of GrandFusion Among top Food Manufacturers HILTON HEAD, SC – NutriFusion, a provider of diverse and complex natural nutrition and phytonutrient products for food manufacturers, today…
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Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. Expands Well Maintenance Treatments
September 29, 2014LITTLE RIVER, SC – Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. today announced that it has commenced well maintenance treatments utilizing its flagship product Excelyte™ on five additional oil producing wells for an existing customer,…
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Prysmian Group To Expand Abbeville County Cable Manufacturing Facility
September 22, 2014
$8.2 Million Investment Expected To Create 20 Jobs ABBEVILLE, SC – Prysmian Group, a global cable producer serving the energy and telecom industries, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Abbeville County.…
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