Preparing our future workforce: What I learned at HGTC

  April 15, 2026

By Karen Owens, Publisher I’ve had the privilege to participate in Leadership Georgetown this year and as part of that experience, I get to tour various businesses and organizations across…

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Posted in: georgetown-sc-gazette   Category: economic-development, education, employment, local-industry, manufacturing, on-the-move, technology

NSP Panels establishes operations in Marion County

  March 19, 2026

$4.75 million investment will create 63 new jobs NSP Panels, an acoustic panel manufacturer, announced it is establishing operations in Marion County. The company’s $4.75 million investment will create 63…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz   Category: manufacturing, on-the-move

Manufacturing Madness down to last four

  March 17, 2026

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the four products advancing to the final round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest, where voters determine the Coolest Thing Made in…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, georgetown-sc-gazette, golden-strip-news, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz   Category: chamber, manufacturing, on-the-move

SCMC recognizes 92 South Carolina facilities for outstanding safety achievements

  March 17, 2026

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) honored 92 industrial facilities across the state for their exceptional workplace safety performance in 2025. “When SCMC celebrates our annual safety awards, it’s with…

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Cheney Brothers expands Florence County operations

  March 12, 2026

$42.5 million investment will create 85 new jobs Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced it is expanding its Florence County operations with an additional $42.5 million investment…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: manufacturing, on-the-move

Manufacturing Madness narrows field to eight finalists

  March 12, 2026

Voting for the Top 8 Round of Manufacturing Madness Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the eight products advancing in the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness, a contest…

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Carolina Handling celebrates 60 years

  March 11, 2026

The company marks 60 years of growth from a small equipment dealership to a leading integrated material handling solutions provider with more than 900 associates. Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: business-services, economic-development, employment, manufacturing, on-the-move

Sixteen finalists battle for title of Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina

  March 3, 2026

Voting for Top 16 Round of Manufacturing Madness Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the finalists for the Top 16 round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness,…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, georgetown-sc-gazette, golden-strip-news, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz   Category: chamber, manufacturing, on-the-move

OJRSA to celebrate Water Professionals Day

  March 3, 2026

The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) will join agencies and nonprofits across South Carolina on Monday, March 2, in honoring Water Professionals Day. Water Professionals Day is an opportunity…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: manufacturing, on-the-move

BASF Seneca hosts Congresswoman Sheri Biggs

  March 2, 2026

BASF’s Seneca site recently welcomed Congresswoman Sheri Biggs, who represents South Carolina’s third Congressional District and is currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The visit…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: manufacturing, on-the-move

Lean consulting provided by Carolina Handling delivers transformative results at The Salvation Army Food Pantry in Greenville

  February 19, 2026

Carolina Handling’s Continuous Improvement Department has demonstrated how lean consulting can deliver measurable operational improvements across any facility through a recent transformation at The Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens and…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: business-services, engineering, manufacturing, non-profit, on-the-move

Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County for first South Carolina operation

  February 12, 2026

Approximately $40 million investment will create 50 new jobs FAST FACTS Georg Utz, Inc. selects Sumter County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s approximately $40 million investment…

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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) and SC Future Makers released a study highlighting manufacturing’s $300 billion impact

  February 12, 2026

South Carolina Manufacturers & Commerce (SCMC) and SC Future Makers today released an economic impact study detailing the scale, strength, and long-term importance of manufacturing to South Carolina’s economy. Prepared by…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, georgetown-sc-gazette, golden-strip-news, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz   Category: manufacturing, on-the-move

Hydrite Chemical Co. expands Laurens County operations

  February 10, 2026

Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite), a chemical solutions manufacturer and distributor, announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The company’s $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs. Founded…

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Posted in: upstatebizsc   Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move

Emerger Strategies partners with Ecolytics to help fly fishing and outdoor brands achieve credible sustainability data and B Corp readiness

  February 4, 2026

Emerger Strategies, a sustainability solutions provider serving fishing and outdoor brands, announced a strategic partnership with Ecolytics, a sustainability data and impact management platform. The partnership expands Emerger Strategies’ capabilities…

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Cohn Construction completes the new headquarters for GoAtlas

  February 3, 2026

Cohn Construction has completed the new headquarters for GoAtlas, designed to support the company’s growth. Located on a 9.74-acre site in Ridgeville, the 31,200 SF facility combines 10,500 SF of…

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Posted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz   Category: architecture, business-services, commercial-real-estate, construction, economic-development, engineering, manufacturing, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move

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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Posted in: laurenscountybuzz   Category: manufacturing

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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Posted in: georgetown-sc-gazette   Category: economic-development, employment, employment-agencies, government, local-industry, manufacturing, on-the-move

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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Posted in: georgetown-sc-gazette   Category: manufacturing

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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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: manufacturing, on-the-move

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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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: economic-development, headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move

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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Posted in: midlandsbiz   Category: manufacturing, on-the-move

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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