JGB Brothers LLC establishes operations in Bamberg County

  January 22, 2026

$7 million investment will create 40 new jobs FAST FACTS JGB Brothers LLC (JGB Brothers) is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company’s $7 million investment will create 40 new jobs.…

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Fukoku America, Inc.

  January 19, 2026

Fukoku supplies high-share products across many fields globally. Our strength comes from in-house analysis to ensure that each customer receives a custom solution for their needs. At Fukoku, we are…

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Georgetown County partners to host third annual job fair in February

  January 12, 2026

Georgetown County announced today that Georgetown County Economic Development, the Georgetown Alliance for Economic Development and SC Works will host their third annual Georgetown County Job Fair on Thursday, February…

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SixAxis

  January 9, 2026

SixAxis, LLC was founded by Fred Harmon and Rob Honeycutt in 2002 to deliver high-quality loading rack and fall protection solutions to companies around the world. Under their leadership, SixAxis’…

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Vaiire hires sustainability consultant Kurt Duska

  January 6, 2026

  LAKE CITY, SC –  Vaiire has hired sustainability and engineering professional Kurt Duska as Director of Technical Sales, formalizing a long-standing consulting relationship as the company continues to expand…

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MCIS selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation

  December 18, 2025

$7.4 investment will create 49 new jobs FAST FACTS Mission Critical Interior Solutions, Inc. (MCIS) selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $7.4 million investment…

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AVANTech, LLC expands Richland County operations

  December 10, 2025

$3.7 million investment will create 65 new jobs AVANTech, LLC, a design, engineering and Nuclear Quality Assurance-1 fabrication partner delivering advanced processing solutions and build-to-print products, today announced it is…

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Eastover Chips, Inc. establishing operations in Richland County

  December 9, 2025

Eastover Chips, Inc. (Eastover Chips), a subsidiary of The Price Companies, announced it is establishing operations in Richland County. The company’s investment will create 27 new jobs. The Price Companies…

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Advanced Metalworks expands Anderson County operations

  December 4, 2025

$10.5 million investment will create 69 new jobs Advanced Metalworks, a metal fabrication company, has announced that it is expanding its operations in Anderson County. The company’s $10.5 million investment…

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Baxter Manufacturing expands Oconee County operations

  December 2, 2025

15.7 million investment will create 36 new jobs Baxter Manufacturing, a supplier for the plastics industry, has announced that it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s $15.7…

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First Solar, Inc. establishing new Cherokee County facility

  November 17, 2025

Solar panel production facility to commence operations in 2026, expecting to invest $330 million and creating over 600 new jobs First Solar, Inc., (First Solar) a leading American photovoltaic (PV) solar…

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Samsung hosted 9th annual Veterans Day Luncheon

  November 13, 2025

650 meals were provided to veterans during the drive-thru event On Saturday, November 1, Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) hosted its Ninth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Newberry, continuing…

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Boeing South Carolina breaks ground on 787 site expansion

  November 11, 2025

Boeing marked the groundbreaking of its Boeing South Carolina (BSC) site expansion. Home of the 787 Dreamliner program, BSC is set to increase production to a rate of 10 airplanes…

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Carolina Handling offers lean consulting to customers

  October 30, 2025

Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, is taking its proven internal process improvement expertise to…

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Manufacturers recognized for excellence at 2025 SC Manufacturing Summit

  October 23, 2025

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) honored the state’s leading manufacturers and industry professionals at the 2025 SC Manufacturing Summit. The annual…

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ABA Automotive establishes Charleston County operations

  October 17, 2025

$400,000 investment and three new jobs ABA Automotive, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality belt tensioners and idler pulleys based in  Turkey, announced it is establishing its first U.S. operations…

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InSite Consulting launches USA BEST Sites™

  October 16, 2025

The New Manufacturer-Defined Standard for Industrial/Manufacturing Site Readiness™ Powered by industry leader InSite Consulting, USA BEST Sites™ is the nation’s first readiness program built entirely on manufacturer expectations—not consultant checklists…

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Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. expanding Upstate operations

  October 15, 2025

$9.2 million investment will create 43 new jobs Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. (MAS), a pioneer in high-performance vacuum technology, announced on October 14, 2025, it is expanding its operations in Laurens…

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Keel expanding Charleston County operations

  October 9, 2025

Keel, a defense manufacturer, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $67 million investment will create 170 new jobs at Keel’s Yonges Island shipyard. Headquartered in Ladson, Keel…

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Circular Composite Solutions establishing operations in Bamberg County

  October 9, 2025

Circular Composite Solutions (CCS), a sustainable manufacturer of proprietary industrial shipping pallet components, announced it is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company’s $53.7 million investment will create 70 new…

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Carolina Renewable Products establishing operations in Orangeburg County

  October 9, 2025

$280 million investment will create 155 new jobs Carolina Renewable Products (CRP), a clean energy company, announced it is establishing operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $280 million investment will…

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Zeus welcomes Kevin Greer as Orangeburg Plant Manager

  October 8, 2025

Zeus, the world’s leading polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturer, has named Kevin Greer Plant Manager of its Orangeburg, S.C., facility. Established in 1981, Orangeburg was Zeus’ first South Carolina…

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Carolina Handling opens new facility in Pickens County, SC

  October 7, 2025

The $23.2 million investment from Carolina Handling and developer RealtyLink combines the warehouse and office space from four area facilities under one roof and will create 100 new jobs in…

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Governor Henry McMaster issues Manufacturing Month proclamation

  October 3, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation celebrating October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month and Friday, October 3, as National Manufacturing Day across the state. The proclamation honors the strength, innovation,…

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ZF Chassis Systems Duncan expands Spartanburg County operations

  September 24, 2025

$55.4 million investment will create 30 new jobs ZF Chassis Systems Duncan, a leading supplier of chassis systems, modules and assemblies, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County.…

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ZF Gray Court Breaks Ground on Expansion

  September 10, 2025

ZF announced an expansion of its Gray Court, South Carolina facility. Groundbreaking of the expansion took place Sept. 9, marking the start of construction on a new 45,000-square-foot addition that…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Bill Rader, Efferent Labs

  September 10, 2025

The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…

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Milliken acquires South Carolina textile facility

  September 4, 2025

Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company has acquired the assets of Highland Industries, Inc. in Cheraw, South Carolina. The transaction strengthens Milliken’s domestic operations and position in technical textiles. “This acquisition…

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