AIRSYS Cooling Technologies establishing new global headquarters with Spartanburg County expansion
May 8, 2025AIRSYS Cooling Technologies (AIRSYS), a global cooling solution provider, announced it is establishing a new global headquarters with an expansion in Spartanburg County. The company’s $40 million investment will create…
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Oldcastle APG grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Lancaster County
May 8, 2025Building materials manufacturer Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Lancaster County, bringing 30 new jobs to the area. One of the…
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Carolina Handling partners with Michael McDowell, Spire Motorsports at Talladega Superspeedway
May 7, 2025A four-tire stop can be completed in under nine seconds, showcasing speed and teamwork from NASCAR’s top athletes. Likewise, Carolina Handling’s 1.1-hour average response time for breakdown calls outperforms the…
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Hissho Sushi relocates headquarters, launches first South Carolina operation in York County
May 6, 2025Hissho Sushi, one of the nation’s largest sushi distributors, announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters and primary distribution operations to York County, South Carolina. With an investment of $5…
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BMW Manufacturing Celebrates Seven Million BMWs Assembled in the United States
May 5, 2025BMW Manufacturing is celebrating a historic milestone this month as the seven millionth BMW rolled off the assembly line in Spartanburg, SC. To commemorate this special event, associates assembled a…
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Aerowerks selects Cherokee County to establish first US operation
May 5, 2025Aerowerks, a manufacturer for the food service industry, announced it selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s first U.S. operation. The company’s $10 million investment will create 52 new jobs.…
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Greenville Tech Breaks Ground on Center for Welding and Automation Excellence at Brashier Campus
April 30, 2025Senator Lindsey Graham joined Greenville Technical College faculty, staff, and students, Area Commission members, community leaders, and college partners on Monday in breaking ground for the Center for Welding and…
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Techo-Bloc selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation
April 29, 2025Techo-Bloc, a landscaping products supplier, announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $45 million investment will create 46 new jobs. With factories in…
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Carolina Handling wins Gold, Silver Stevie® Awards in 2025 American Business Awards®
April 28, 2025Carolina Handling was named the winner of Gold and Silver Stevie® Awards in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®. The Charlotte, NC-based material handling integrator won a Gold Stevie in…
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Gov. McMaster welcomes The Nuclear Company engineering/construction office to Columbia
April 24, 2025Company completes Series A funding to support fleet-scale nuclear deployment The Nuclear Company, which is pioneering the modernization of nuclear construction and leading fleet-scale deployment of nuclear power across America,…
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BASF in South Carolina participates in the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival
April 23, 2025BASF sites in South Carolina have joined together to sponsor and volunteer at the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival, providing children of all ages an opportunity to learn about chemistry through…
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Ritedose expands production with new high-tech packaging line, doubling capacity
April 21, 2025Anticipating a rising need for individually wrapped vial medication manufacturing, The Ritedose Corporation, Inc. (Ritedose), located in Columbia, SC-based, is adding a seventh Syntegon packaging line to its state-of-the-art manufacturing…
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Walk-in Job Fair at Blue Diamond Industries Offers Multiple Employment Opportunities in Clinton
April 21, 2025Job seekers in and around Laurens County are encouraged to mark their calendars for a walk-in job fair happening Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Blue Diamond Industries in Clinton. The…
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Scout Motors appoints new Chief Production Officer
April 16, 2025Oliver L. Wollinsky to lead Scout Motors’ manufacturing strategy and operations Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) has appointed Oliver Wollinsky to serve as Chief Production Officer. In this role, Wollinsky…
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FAYAT Group expanding Fairfield County operations
April 15, 2025$13.7 million investment will create 75 new jobs FAYAT Group (FAYAT), a producer of road equipment, announced it is expanding its Road Equipment Division operations in Fairfield County. The company’s…
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TL+CO Business Solutions selects Beaufort County to establish first South Carolina operation
April 10, 2025$7.5 million investment will create 35 new jobs TL+CO Business Solutions (TL+CO) selects Beaufort County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $7.5 million investment will create 35…
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Atlantic Packaging honored with 2025 Workforce Vitality Award for excellence in employee health and well-being
April 10, 2025Atlantic Packaging announced that it has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Workforce Vitality Award presented during the SC Resilience Conference held in Greenville, SC, April 7-9. The…
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Palmetto Plastics Innovations establishing operations in Jasper County
April 9, 2025State-of-the-art thermoforming facility will create 28 new jobs Palmetto Plastics Innovations (Palmetto Plastics), a plastic extrusion manufacturer, announced it is establishing operations in Jasper County. The company’s state-of-the-art thermoforming facility…
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Carolina Handling named 2025 Raymond Dealer of Distinction, wins Diamond Elite awards
April 8, 2025For the 34th consecutive year, 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 intelligent intralogistics…
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Grand Opening of Nordson ICS State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina
April 7, 2025225,000 square feet of advanced technology and enhanced product lines Nordson Industrial Coatings Solutions (ICS), a global leader in dispensing and coating technologies, is excited to announce the opening of…
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Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to provide AGV/AMR fleet management solutions
April 3, 2025Carolina Handling has partnered with Kinexon, a global leader in real-time tracking and automated operations, to provide AGV and AMR fleet management solutions to its customers. Kinexon’s fleet management software…
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SHL Medical officially opens $220M Charleston County facility
April 2, 2025SHL Medical has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in North Charleston, investing $220 million and creating 300 jobs. The 360,000-square-foot facility will produce SHL Medical’s advanced autoinjectors which treat…
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Gallo’s High Noon Sun Sips named “Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina” in 2025 Manufacturing Madness contest
March 26, 2025The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that High Noon Sun Sips, made by Gallo at its Fort Lawn facility, has been named the “Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina”…
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Scout Motors to host recruiting event in Greenville
March 26, 2025Specialized roles in production, quality, logistics, and more are available Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the next era of electrified rugged SUVs and trucks, is expanding its…
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Giti Tire Earns Prestigious Certification for Environmental Excellence
March 24, 2025Company achievement highlights commitment to sustainable tire manufacturing and industry leadership Giti Tire Manufacturing (USA) proudly announces that its Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team has successfully achieved ISO 14001:2015…
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Carolina Handling names Brian St. John Director of National Accounts
March 20, 2025Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Brian St. John its Director of National Accounts. St. John joined Carolina Handling in 2014 as…
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Komar Industries relocating and establishing first South Carolina operation in York County
March 20, 2025$11.5 million investment will create 160 new jobs FAST FACTS Komar Industries (Komar) is relocating and establishing its first South Carolina operation in York County. The company’s $11.5 million investment will…
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JW Aluminum announces closing of offering of $350 million of Senior Secured Notes
March 18, 2025JW Aluminum Continuous Cast Company (collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JW Aluminum Holding Corp., announced the completion of its previously-announced offering of $350 million aggregate…
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Universal Industrial Gases, LLC grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Darlington County
March 18, 2025Company investing nearly $100 million in new facility Universal Industrial Gases, LLC (UIG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Darlington County. The company is investing nearly $100…
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ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation
March 13, 2025$70 million investment will create 130 new jobs ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina…
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EFP, LLC. expanding Lee County operations
March 12, 2025$31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs EFP, LLC. (Engineered Foam Packaging) is expanding its operations in Lee County. The company’s $31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs. EFP,…
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Laurens County Manufacturer Among Top 8 Finalists in SC Manufacturing Madness Competition
March 10, 2025Public Voting to Decide the “Coolest Thing Made in SC” Eight products have advanced in the 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest, a competition to crown the “Coolest Thing Made in…
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Eight Finalists announced in 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness competition
March 10, 2025Public Voting to Decide the “Coolest Thing Made in SC” Eight products have advanced in the 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest, a competition to crown the “Coolest Thing Made in…
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TS Conductor selects Jasper County for second US manufacturing facility
March 6, 2025TS Conductor, a manufacturer of next-generation advanced conductors, today announced it selects Jasper County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation and second U.S. manufacturing facility. The company’s $134 million…
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Carolina Handling introduces new service app
March 5, 2025Carolina Handling has launched the Carolina Handling Service App, a quick response tool designed to streamline requests for service and minimize downtime. Developed using “first-call fix” technology, the new app…
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Vote Now! Laurens-Made ZF Transmission Competes for Title of Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina
March 4, 2025Voting for the Top 16 products in the 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest is now open and will conclude on Thursday, March 6. Each person can vote once per day…
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Domtar’s Bill Edwards honored with ASPI Excellence in Leadership Award
February 27, 2025FORT MILL, SC – Bill Edwards, Domtar’s senior vice president of Paper and Packaging Operations, received the prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award from the Association of Suppliers to the Paper…
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Jushi USA leases 200,758 square feet at Pineview Trade Center in Richland County
February 24, 2025Colliers | South Carolina and Summit Real Estate Group announces that Jushi USA has leased ±200,758 square feet at Pineview Trade Center, a ±351,349-square-foot speculative industrial building in Southeast Columbia.…
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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2025 Bell Tower Ball
February 20, 2025Furman celebrates award recipients at 2025 Bell Tower Ball Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Under the glow…
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Carolina Handling launches Speakers Bureau
February 18, 2025Carolina Handling has launched a Speakers Bureau featuring subject matter experts in all areas of material handling who are available to speak in the community at no charge. Presenters cover…
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Scout Motors to host series of Community Connection forums in Blythewood
February 18, 2025Meetings will provide another opportunity for Midlands community to engage with the Scout team and see concept vehicles in-person Scout Motors will host a series of Community Connection forums in…
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Isuzu selects Greenville County to establish its new United States production base
February 13, 2025$280 million investment will create more than 700 new jobs Isuzu North America Corporation (Isuzu), a supplier of commercial vehicles, announced it has selected Greenville County to establish the company’s…
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Manufacturing Madness: Help Crown the Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina!
February 11, 2025The search is on for the Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina as the highly anticipated Manufacturing Madness contest returns for 2025. With more than 218,000 votes cast in last…
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The Madness Begins!
February 10, 2025Which SC-Made Product Will Claim the Title of ‘Coolest Thing’ in 2025? The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) today officially kicked off the 4th annual Manufacturing Madness: Coolest Thing Made…
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Scout Motors installs final steel beam for Production Center in Blythewood
February 9, 2025Ceremony marks another milestone for the company’s $2 billion investment in South Carolina This week, Scout Motors celebrated another milestone, as the company’s construction team installed the final steel…
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Carolina Handling named 2025 MVP by the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association
February 4, 2025Carolina Handling has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements during 2024 by industry trade association MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). This is…
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ES Foundry launches new solar cell factory in Greenwood, SC
February 4, 2025GREENWOOD, SC – On Friday, Jan. 31, ES Foundry, an American company advancing U.S. solar by onshoring crystalline solar cell production, celebrated the grand opening of its cutting-edge manufacturing facility.…
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O’Dell Corporation welcomes new National Sales Director
February 4, 2025O’Dell Corporation announced the appointment of Christopher R. Tricozzi as National Sales Director, bringing over 30 years of exceptional experience in B2B sales, marketing, and business development to the organization.…
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SCMA kicks off 2025 manufacturing priorities at statehouse event
January 29, 2025The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) unveiled its vision for the future of manufacturing in the Palmetto State during SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse. Introducing the organization’s 2025 legislative…
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Carolina Handling donates proceeds from holiday books sales to Literacy Together
January 22, 2025Carolina Handling has donated proceeds from sales of its holiday pop-up book, Santa’s One-Stop Integration Shop, presenting a $5,000 check to Literacy Together in Asheville, North Carolina. One of the…
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