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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PRET Advanced Materials, LLC expands Florence County operations
December 11, 2025
$18.5 million investment will create 74 new jobs FAST FACTS PRET Advanced Materials, LLC (PRET) is expanding its operations in Florence County. The company’s $18.5 million investment will create 74 new…
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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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SODECIA AAPICO JV announces new $120 million manufacturing facility in Orangeburg
December 9, 2025
State-of-the-art ladder frame plant will create nearly 400 new jobs; groundbreaking ceremony set for December 8, 2025 …
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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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SCMA honors Senator Shane Massey and Tommy Preston with 2025 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
November 19, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the contributions and achievements of Senator Shane Massey and Tommy Preston, Jr. and presented them with its highest honor, the 2025 Roger Milliken…
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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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CADP celebrates the opening of CORNERSTONE – the premier training facility to power the workforce of the Midlands region
November 6, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster and other partners tour the new state-of-the-art, 41,000-square-foot regional training facility The CORNERSTONE: Economic Development & Workforce Training Center has officially opened its doors, marking a major…
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Manufacturers recognized for excellence at 2025 SC Manufacturing Summit
October 23, 2025The 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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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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Pratt Industries expands York County operations with new manufacturing facility
October 7, 2025
$92.5 million investment will create 116 new jobs FAST FACTS Pratt Industries is expanding its operations in York County with a new manufacturing facility. The company’s $92.5 million investment will create…
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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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American Tire Distributors appointed as national partner for Giti Tire across its entire network
September 29, 2025
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that American Tire Distributors (ATD) will now serve as a national distributor of Giti and GT Radial brand tires across ATD’s extensive network. Headquartered in…
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Zeus appoints Robert “Cory” James as Gaston site Plant Manager
September 18, 2025
Zeus, the world’s leading polymer extrusion and catheter design manufacturer, has appointed Robert “Cory” James as Plant Manager of its Gaston, S.C., facility, which has been a cornerstone of the…
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Scout Motors makes additional $300 million investment in South Carolina to build supplier park
September 18, 2025
Initiative projected to support 1,000 supplier jobs and spur $368 million of additional local investment for a cumulative investment impact of nearly $700 million Scout Motors is making an additional investment…
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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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Scout Motors launches “Have a Great Day” national brand campaign featuring its hometown of Blythewood, SC
September 3, 2025
Scout Motors is launching a new national television commercial and brand campaign honoring the South Carolina community as the company continues building its $2 billion Production Center in Blythewood. The…
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ElectroWire launches new manufacturing facility in Lexington County
September 3, 2025
ElectroWire Medical, a medical device startup founded by local cardiologist Dr. Robert Leonardi, celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Lexington County on August 18. The facility…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Managing Shareholder, Jay Swearingen, named among SC Biz News’ 2025 Most Influential Leaders Columbia
August 27, 2025
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, a leading accounting and consulting firm in South Carolina, announced that Managing Shareholder Jay Swearingen has been recognized by SC Biz News as one of its…
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SC Manufacturing Leadership Program welcomes third class of industry leaders
August 21, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced the 2025–2026 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP), welcoming 22 rising leaders from across South Carolina’s manufacturing community. This year’s…
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Westinghouse donates $45,000 to Richland One schools
August 6, 2025
Donations to help with school supplies, student awards and other educational needs Westinghouse Electric Company, through its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF), donated $45,000 to Richland One schools to help fund STEM…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jody Chastain, Ritedose Corporation
July 15, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Rolls-Royce expands Aiken County manufacturing operations
July 15, 2025
Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. (Rolls-Royce), a provider of off-highway engines and complete power generation systems, announced it is expanding its mtu engine manufacturing operations in Aiken County. The company’s $75…
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Scout Motors begins hiring for skilled maintenance technicians at production center
July 10, 2025
Initial manufacturing roles mark key milestone for South Carolina facility as construction continues Scout Motors is now hiring Maintenance Technicians to join the team at its Production Center that is…
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Eurocharm Group selects Kershaw County for first North American manufacturing facility
July 9, 2025
Eurocharm Group, a metalworking supplier, announced it selects Kershaw County to establish its first North American manufacturing facility. The company’s $12 million investment will create 46 new jobs. Headquartered in…
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Westwood expanding Abbeville County operations
June 19, 2025
Manufacturer of small modular homes and sheds investing $2.85 million, creating 42 jobs Westwood, a manufacturer of small modular homes and sheds, is expanding its Abbeville County facility to accommodate…
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SCMA announces new Board leadership: Grant Burns to Chair South Carolina’s leading manufacturing organization
June 19, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Grant Burns as the chair of the organization’s Board of Directors, alongside its full slate of board members. The elections took place…
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Homanit breaks ground on first U.S. facility in Alcolu, SC
June 10, 2025
Leaders from across South Carolina gathered in Clarendon County on June 4 as Homanit GmbH & Co. KG broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The $250 million investment…
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Mikro-Technik selects McCormick County to establish first North American operation
May 27, 2025
Mikro-Technik, a natural fiber manufacturer, announced it selects McCormick County to establish its first North American operation. The $3.2 million investment will create 27 new jobs. Founded in Germany in…
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance names Annekathrin Mueller Woman of the Year
May 22, 2025Annekathrin Mueller, vice president, commercial plant manager at Bosch in Charleston, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year. The award was presented at…
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South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program celebrates 2025 graduates at Governor’s Mansion
May 15, 2025The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) graduated a new cohort of the next generation of business and manufacturing leaders during a ceremony at the governor’s mansion on May 14,…
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2 LCSD communication professionals earn national credential
May 14, 2025
Two members of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s public information team recently earned a highly selective professional designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. The Commission of Professional Credentialing…
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Oldcastle APG grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Lancaster County
May 8, 2025
Building 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, 2025
A 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, 2025
Hissho 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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Techo-Bloc selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation
April 29, 2025
Techo-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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Gov. McMaster welcomes The Nuclear Company engineering/construction office to Columbia
April 24, 2025
Company 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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Ritedose expands production with new high-tech packaging line, doubling capacity
April 21, 2025
Anticipating 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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Scout Motors appoints new Chief Production Officer
April 16, 2025
Oliver 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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Gallo’s High Noon Sun Sips named “Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina” in 2025 Manufacturing Madness contest
March 26, 2025
The 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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Giti Tire Earns Prestigious Certification for Environmental Excellence
March 24, 2025
Company 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, 2025
Carolina 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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Universal Industrial Gases, LLC grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Darlington County
March 18, 2025
Company 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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Eight Finalists announced in 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness competition
March 10, 2025
Public 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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