BASF sponsors Grace’s Closet ‘Fore the Kids’ golf tournament
June 15, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca served as a silver sponsor and participated in the Grace’s Closet annual ‘Fore the Kids’ Benefit Golf Tournament. BASF’s team took second place in the tournament.…
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Nutramax Laboratories expanding operations in Lancaster County
June 14, 2022
Nutramax Laboratories, an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplement products for people and pets, today announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $30 million investment will…
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BASF in Seneca promotes pay increase, job fair, 55 open positions
June 13, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca announced today an increase in pay for employees and all open positions at the site. It also announced a job fair slated for Wednesday, June 15…
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Human Resources/Payroll
June 9, 2022Kimora is looking for an experienced human resources professional for the Laurens facility. Payroll experience a must. Willing to train the right person with the right attitude. Immediate opening. Will…
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Carolina Handling celebrates National Forklift Safety Day on June 14
June 9, 2022
Carolina Handling will celebrate National Forklift Safety Day on Tuesday, June 14, with activities that include virtual reality forklift simulator training, lift truck demonstrations and a forklift rodeo, all designed…
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Power:Ed awards Midlands Technical College $50,000 for QuickJobs Scholarships
June 6, 2022
Intensive programs train students for high-demand careers Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, has awarded $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation in support of the college’s QuickJobs programs.…
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Carolina Handling promotes Justin Benson to VP of Intralogistics Solutions Group
May 25, 2022
Carolina Handling has promoted Justin Benson to Vice President of its Intralogistics Solutions Group where he oversees sales of all technologies and equipment for optimizing operations within warehouses, distributions centers…
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BASF in Seneca’s Elba Lizardi honored with national manufacturing award
May 25, 2022
BASF Site Director Elba Lizardi, who manages BASF’s facility in Seneca, SC, was among 130 women recognized nationally at The Manufacturing Institute’s tenth annual STEP Ahead Awards recently. Focusing on…
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LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding operations in Richland County
May 19, 2022
$5 million investment will create 51 new jobs LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The…
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Air Compressor Services
May 18, 2022
Founded in 2012, Air Compressor Services (ACS) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of parts and services for all major air compressors. ACS distributes oil and lubricants as well as…
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E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County
May 18, 2022
$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Laura Boccanfuso, Van Robotics
May 17, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Carolina Handling honors veterans, first responders with BMW Charity Pro-Am sponsorship, golf bag giveaway
May 16, 2022Veterans and first responders not only will have a VIP view of the BMW Charity Pro-Am from the Carolina Handling Military Skybox, but also the chance to win a Burton…
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Trison Wells establishing operations in Colleton County
May 12, 2022
$1.2 million investment to create 35 new jobs Trison Wells, a consumer products manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 35…
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Community invited on special tour of Giti Tire’s Richburg plant
May 11, 2022
Chester County students experienced drifting Giti Tire, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, welcomed the community to its plant in Richburg, South Carolina on Monday. High school students from…
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Mumford Industries, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 5, 2022Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of Retrieve® sustainable film products, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The company is investing $2…
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MTC recognized with Impact Award for Workforce Development
April 29, 2022
On April 28, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce announced that Midlands Technical College is the winner of the 2022 Workforce Development Award. “The Impact Award for Workforce Development honors partners…
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Chernoff Newman names McCament as new CEO
April 27, 2022
Carolinas-based integrated communications agency taps industry veteran for senior leadership role Chernoff Newman, South Carolina’s longest-standing and most prominent integrated marketing communications agency, has appointed industry veteran Carrie McCament as…
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PurePower to expand footprint in Richland County
April 27, 2022
PurePower Technologies, which supplies diesel fuel injection systems for Ford Motor Co. and other diesel engine manufacturers, is expanding its operations in Richland County. The company plans to invest $5.4…
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Carolina Handling receives Raymond Best Service Performance award
April 26, 2022
Carolina Handling has been recognized for Best Service Performance in 2021 among all dealers in The Raymond Corporation network. The company received the award during the recent Raymond Summit held…
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TIVA Building Products Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County
April 21, 2022
$8.3 million investment to create 122 new jobs TIVA Building Products Corp., a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) decking company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $8.3…
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Carolina Handling is a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for 31st consecutive year
April 20, 2022
For the 31st consecutive year, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction by The Raymond Corporation, an annual award recognizing the material handling products manufacturer’s top performers. The…
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BASF sponsors Clemson Be A T.I.G.E.R. Field Day, science experiments for kids
April 19, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca sponsored and participated in Clemson University’s “Be A T.I.G.E.R. Field Day” on April 9, a free youth event created and organized by Clemson student-athletes. This annual…
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Milliken & Company CEO joins National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors
April 14, 2022
Diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company announced that its President and CEO, Halsey Cook, was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers (“NAM”) this month. Cook,…
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Autonomous vehicle company Argo AI establishing operations in Greenville County
April 13, 2022
$2.6 million investment expected to create 40 new jobs Argo AI (Argo), a global autonomy products and services company, will establish a test facility in Greenville County. The company’s $2.6 million…
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Miwon Specialty Chemical USA, Inc. celebrates grand opening in Richland County, SC
April 12, 2022
Company hosts ribbon cutting to showcase its newest manufacturing facility Company leaders from Miwon Specialty Chemical USA, Inc. welcomed stakeholders and community allies to the grand opening and ribbon cutting…
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Fuyao Glass America announces major expansion in Greenville County, SC
April 12, 2022
Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $34.5 million…
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Encore Container announces the manufacturing of new 77-gallon drums
April 6, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Encore Container, a leader in the plastic drum and IBC tote industry, recently announced the company is diversifying its product portfolio to serve new customers in new…
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SC manufacturing leaders honored with 2022 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
April 4, 2022
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded Dirk Pieper, President and CEO of Sage Automotive Interiors, and Governor Henry McMaster as the 2022 recipients of the Roger Milliken Defender…
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Sage Automotive Interiors promotes Chris Heard to Chief Executive Officer
April 4, 2022
Sage Automotive Interiors today announced the promotion of Chris Heard to President and Chief Executive Officer of Sage and the transition of former Sage President Dirk Pieper to Chairman of…
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Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc. expanding operations in Dorchester County
March 31, 2022
$8 million investment to create 75 jobs Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc., a family-owned and -operated maker of saltwater fishing boats, today announced plans to expand its operations in Dorchester County.…
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Steel voted Coolest Thing Made in SC
March 30, 2022
Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturing Madness The Coolest Thing Made in SC is perhaps the hottest thing made in South Carolina. Steel, which reaches temperatures…
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TacMed Solutions™ donates supplies to Ukrainian war effort
March 30, 2022
In keeping with its mission to respond to global crises with life-saving medical supplies, technology, and personal protective gear, TacMed Solutions™ is spearheading several efforts to help those in need…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Walter Kaufmann, P3 USA, Inc.
March 29, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Daye North America expanding operations in Charleston County
March 29, 2022
$3.5 million investment will create 131 new jobs Daye North America, a subsidiary of Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $3.5…
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Hemingway Sewing Solutions establishing operations in Williamsburg County
March 24, 2022
$3.3 million investment creating 242 new jobs Hemingway Sewing Solutions, a subsidiary of Beverly Knits – one of the largest circular knitters in the United States – today announced plans to establish…
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Pratrivero USA establishing operations in Orangeburg County
March 22, 2022
$17.6 million investment to create 34 new jobs Pratrivero USA, a division of Pratrivero Nonwovens – a global leading producer of nonwoven fabric using stitchbond technology – today announced plans to…
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ACI Plastics South establishing operations in Pickens County
March 22, 2022
$4 million investment to create 21 new jobs ACI Plastics South, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, today announced plans to establish operations in Pickens County. The company’s $4 million investment…
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Steen Enterprises now selling Hitachi heavy equipment becoming only authorized dealer in South Carolina
March 17, 2022
Steen Enterprises, the Lowcountry’s premier farming and construction equipment dealer, has announced that they will become the only authorized Hitachi equipment dealer in South Carolina. Hitachi, a worldwide leader in…
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CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County
March 16, 2022
$13 million investment to create 32 new jobs CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for outstanding safety performance
March 16, 2022
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. This…
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Midlands Technical College leads on apprenticeships
March 10, 2022
Learning Resources Network (LERN), the largest association in continuing education in the world, recognized MTC with its Best Business and Industry Practice award. From the award announcement, “The MTC business…
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Trane Technologies’ Thermo King establishing operations in Greenville County
March 9, 2022
$30 million investment will create 220 new jobs and sustain employer’s future growth Thermo King®, the transport refrigeration brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, today announced plans to establish…
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Koch & Co., Inc. establishing operations in Barnwell County
March 9, 2022
$5.1 million investment to create 101 new jobs Koch & Co., Inc., an American-made door and cabinet manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $5.1…
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NAM honors Nephron CEO Lou Kennedy for extraordinary commitment to manufacturing in America
March 8, 2022
The National Association of Manufacturers today honored NAM board member and Nephron Pharmaceuticals CEO and Owner Lou Kennedy with the Manufacturing Icon Award during the NAM’s spring board meeting in…
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Manufacturing Madness Top 16 Round Voting Now Open
March 7, 2022
Public Voting Narrows Field To 16 In Inaugural Manufacturing Madness Contest to select ‘Coolest Thing Made In SC’ started with 175 nominated products Sixteen products remain in the inaugural Manufacturing…
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BMW expanding operations in Spartanburg County with new press shop
March 2, 2022
$200 million investment will create 200 new jobs BMW announced today that the company is expanding its Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop. The $200 million…
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Ingevity invests $500,000 in International African American Museum
March 1, 2022
The International African American Museum has received a $500,000 pledge from Ingevity, the North Charleston, South Carolina-based specialty chemicals, high-performance activated carbon and engineered polymers company with a mission of…
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Bintelli LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
March 1, 2022
$455,000 investment to create 72 new jobs Bintelli LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s…
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10th annual STEP Ahead Awards recognize women for excellence in manufacturing
March 1, 2022
The Manufacturing Institute Will Honor Carrie Royal, Chemical Process Area Leader at Fiber Industries The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced it will…
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