Advanced Technology company expands operations in Richland County
October 16, 2019
REI Automation, a Columbia-based company that designs and builds robotics, assembly lines and special-purpose machines for the automotive, medical, nuclear, electronics and consumer goods markets, is expanding its operations in…
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Matthew Winokur joins Novolex as Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs
October 15, 2019
Matthew Winokur has been named Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Novolex, a new position at the company. As Senior Vice President, Winokur will help bring a unified approach…
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Spartan Motors, Inc. launching operations in Charleston County
October 15, 2019
Investment Creating More Than 300 New Jobs Spartan Motors, Inc., a leader in fleet, work truck and specialty service vehicle manufacturing, is establishing operations in Charleston County. The $1.15 million investment…
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Manufacturing Institute, NAM and Samsung seek creators at MFG Day event in South Carolina
October 6, 2019
MFG Day Kicks Off a Month-Long Celebration of Manufacturing—Connecting with the Future Workforce to Fill Manufacturing Skills Gap National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons traveled to Newberry,…
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MM Technics expanding operations in Newberry County
October 3, 2019
$6 Million Investment Creating 35 New Jobs MM Technics, an American subsidiary of automotive supplier Muhr Metalltechnik, is expanding its Newberry County operations. The $6 million investment is creating 35…
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Governor, industry leaders, educators & students celebrate manufacturing in SC
October 2, 2019Gov. McMaster issues proclamation recognizing S.C. Manufacturing Week and National Manufacturing Day In recognition of the importance of manufacturing to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring…
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Polydeck Screen Corporation expanding operations in Spartanburg County
September 17, 2019
More Than $8.7 Million Investment Creating 45 New Jobs Polydeck Screen Corporation, a leading provider of polyurethane and rubber screen media and specialty screening solutions, is expanding its operations in…
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ZVerse and Shapeways announce integration partnership to deliver expert 3D Design solutions at scale
September 16, 2019ZVerse, Inc, developer of the only CAD as a Service (CADaaS) platform for digital manufacturing, announces its partnership with Shapeways, the world’s largest 3D printing service, to provide CADaaS to…
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Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC establishing Colleton County operations
September 16, 2019
More than $2.5 Million Investment Creating Approximately 55 Jobs Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC, a leading manufacturer of prestressed and precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish manufacturing…
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GE Appliances expanding Kershaw County operations with new Manufacturing Center of Excellence
September 16, 2019
Company Investing $60 Million into Facility GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, announced the creation of a new Manufacturing Center of Excellence for production of water heaters at its Kershaw…
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DPX Technologies
September 13, 2019DPX Technologies was founded in 2007 and specializes in sample preparation methods for a diverse client base including clinical and forensic laboratories, food safety, drug discovery and pharmaceutical research. DPX…
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REI Automation makes Inc. magazine’s list of fastest-growing companies in U.S.
September 1, 2019
REI Automation, a Columbia-based company that specializes in designing and building custom industrial equipment, just made Inc. magazine’s prestigious “Inc. 5000” list of fastest-growing privately held companies in the country.…
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Trane unveils expanded Columbia facility, delivering environmental, workforce and community benefits
August 28, 2019
Company celebrates investments in its newly-expanded facility with ribbon cutting event, and makes donations to advance technical education for local students Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions…
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CRP Industries Inc. establishing operations in Horry County
August 21, 2019
CRP Industries Inc. announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The $2.5 million investment will create approximately 115 jobs over the next five years. CRP Industries is a leading…
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Nephron partners with Clemson to meet hospitals’ growing pharmaceutical demands
August 12, 2019Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is partnering with Clemson University to create a robotic solution for syringe-filling automation to enhance sterile manufacturing in the pharmaceutical production process and keep up with growing…
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Rhythmlink ranks 21st for Best Places to Work SC
August 7, 2019
For the eighth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small/Medium Employer category. This year Rhythmlink placed…
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Nephron named to list of fastest-growing companies in South Carolina
July 24, 2019
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has been named one of the 40 fastest-growing companies in South Carolina for 2019 by S.C. Biz News. Twenty large companies and 20 small companies have been named to…
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Smithey Ironware expanding Charleston County operations
July 24, 2019
Smithey Ironware Company, a designer and manufacturer of premium cast iron and carbon steel cookware, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The more than $2 million investment is expected…
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Accurate Brazing Expanding Operations in South Carolina
July 17, 2019
Accurate Brazing, a full-service vacuum brazing and heat treating company and subsidiary of Aalberts N.V., today announced plans to expand its Greenville County operations. The $13 million expansion is expected…
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Stoll Industries expanding Abbeville County operations
July 9, 2019
Stoll Industries announced plans to expand its operations in Abbeville County. The $1.1 million investment is creating 30 jobs over the next five years. Stoll is a producer of high-quality,…
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Lou Kennedy named Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year
July 8, 2019
Ernst & Young (EY) honored Nephron Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Lou Kennedy as Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southeast at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. Kennedy, who…
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Alo establishing operations in Greenville County
July 8, 2019
Alo announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The $6 million investment is expected to create 44 new jobs over the next five years. Alo one of the world’s…
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Kimura, Inc. expanding Greenville County operations
June 17, 2019Logistics leader creating 25 new jobs in Piedmont, S.C. Kimura, Inc., a subsidiary of global logistics leader and innovator Kimura Unity in Japan, today announced plans to expand its existing…
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Boise Cascade expanding its Chester County operations
June 12, 2019
Manufacturing Company Investing $17.5 Million in South Carolina Facility Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC), is expanding its existing operations in Chester County. The company is investing an additional $17.5 million…
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Novolex expands sustainability and public affairs team
June 10, 2019HARTSVILLE, S.C. – As Novolex™ continues its dedication to leadership in packaging choice, sustainability and innovation, the Company is expanding its sustainability and public affairs capabilities to support a growing…
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Lou Kennedy, Nephron Pharmaceuticals
June 3, 2019
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is located in Cayce South Carolina. Nephron is a global leader in manufacturing generic respiratory medications and also contract manufacturing. Through its innovative approach to sterile manufacturing,…
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The SEFA Group names new Executive Director of Business Development
May 30, 2019
Walter LeMaire has joined The SEFA Group as Executive Director of Business Development for the company’s Engineering & Projects Business Unit. LeMaire will be responsible for strategic and operational planning in…
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Spectrum Quartz launching new Dillon County manufacturing operations
May 24, 2019
Quartz Slab Products Manufacturer and Distributor Creating More Than 150 Jobs Spectrum Quartz, part of the Hirsch Glass Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of quartz and other glass products, today…
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U.S. Waffle Company launching new Pickens County facility
May 24, 2019
Frozen Food Processing Facility to Create 114 New Jobs U.S. Waffle Company today announced plans to launch a new frozen food processing facility in Pickens County. The company’s $22.1 million…
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Nucor announces capital investment at South Carolina bar mill
May 20, 2019
Nucor Corporation announced a capital investment that will add vacuum degassing to its engineered bar capabilities at its bar mill in Darlington, South Carolina. Adding this capability will enable the…
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a2b Fulfillment adding new facility in Edgefield County
May 20, 2019
Logistics Provider Creating Approximately 21 New Jobs a2b Fulfillment announced plans to add its fourth U.S. location in Edgefield County, creating approximately 21 new jobs. Since 2001, a2b Fulfillment has…
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JUUL Labs, Inc. investing over $125 million in Lexington County operations
May 13, 2019
New operations to help create 500 jobs JUUL Labs, Inc. today announced plans to invest more than $125 million in a new assembly facility in Lexington County. This investment is…
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Sonoco celebrates 120th anniversary by ringing closing bell at New York Stock Exchange
May 10, 2019
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, is celebrating its 120th anniversary today. The Company was founded as the Southern Novelty Company on May 10, 1899. In…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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Mumford Industries Inc. upgrades increase plastic recycling / reprocessing capacity
May 1, 2019
Mumford Industries Inc. a recycler and reprocessor of industrial plastic scrap recently completed phase 2 of their 2019 upgrades by installing an enhanced metal detection system to further improve their…
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CeramTec North America to expand Laurens County operations
April 26, 2019
Advanced ceramics manufacturer CeramTec North America is once again expanding its existing facility in Laurens County. CeramTec North America, the first ceramic-to-metal seal manufacturer in the world, is a global organization with…
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SCMA honors companies for Excellence in Corporate Responsibility
April 25, 2019
At its statewide annual meeting in Charleston, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance awarded 20 South Carolina manufacturing facilities with its Corporate Responsibility Award for their accomplishments in 2018. The Award…
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The Muffin Mam, Inc. launching new Laurens County operations
April 10, 2019
Wholesale bakery and supplier to create approximately 114 new jobs The Muffin Mam, Inc. is launching new production operations in Laurens County. The company’s $18.8 million investment is projected to…
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Perdue Farms invests $25 million in Dillon County expansion
April 9, 2019
Creation of approximately 100 new jobs The S.C. Department of Commerce and Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Perdue Farms has completed a $25 million expansion at its harvest operation in Dillon…
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Columbia-Based Pure Power Technologies acquired by Stanadyne LLC
April 9, 2019
Complementary product lines will bolster offerings to customers in all regions and segments Stanadyne LLC announced it has acquired Pure Power Technologies Inc. (Pure Power), a leader in the engineering…
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World Energy launching new Hampton County operations
April 4, 2019
Biodiesel supplier bringing $5.4 million investment World Energy, one of America’s largest suppliers of biodiesel, announced plans to locate its new production facility in Hampton County. The company’s $5.4 million…
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ZVerse and Carbon® announce strategic partnership to bridge the design gap for digital manufacturing
March 7, 2019
The demand for production grade 3d printed parts continues to grow as hardware and material science evolves. More companies are adopting additive manufacturing as a viable option to replace traditional…
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InvestiNet expanding its existing Greenville County operations
March 6, 2019InvestiNet, announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company’s expected $2.1 million investment is projected to create approximately 85 new jobs over a five-year…
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Milliken & Company named to 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies list
February 26, 2019Milliken & Company was named among the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Milliken is…
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Charleston Distilling expanding operations in Charleston County
February 21, 2019
$4.2 million investment will include new distillation capabilities and more Charleston Distilling announced a $4.2 million investment in its Charleston County operations. The expansion is projected to create an additional…
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Maxwood Furniture, Inc. locating new distribution center in Marion County
February 19, 2019
Furniture Manufacturer and Distributor Creating 21 New Jobs Maxwood Furniture, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom furniture, today announced plans to locate its new distribution center in Marion County.…
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Sonoco’s McLeland to retire after 25 years of service
February 15, 2019
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced Allan McLeland, vice president of Human Resources, has announced his plans to retire after 25 years with the Company, effective…
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Sonoco again leads Fortune’s Most Admired Companies, packaging sector
January 24, 2019
For the second consecutive year, Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has been selected for Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies in the packaging/containers sector, and named first…
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Eclipse Automation locating operations in York County
January 23, 2019
Industrial automation systems provider creating 90 new jobs . Eclipse Automation, a provider of automated systems for a variety of industries, today announced plans to locate new operations in York…
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RB and Diversey create strategic alliance in North American industrial and institutional cleaning market
January 23, 2019
RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser), global producer of popular consumer health, hygiene and home products, and Diversey Inc (“Diversey”), provider of efficient cleaning and hygiene technologies, today announced a strategic alliance…
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