South Korean chemical manufacturer to locate new operations in Richland County
January 21, 2019
Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a specialty chemical manufacturer of raw materials and subsidiary of Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. Ltd., announced plans to locate its new production operations in Richland County.…
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Fuyao North America launching new Greenville County processing center
January 17, 2019Auto Glass Supplier Creating 70 New Jobs Fuyao North America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), is launching a new processing center in…
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Michelin adds innovation partnership with Daimler Trucks
January 9, 2019
Michelin North America, Inc. is partnering with Daimler Trucks North America (“DTNA”) on a key feature of the recently announced Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 heavy-duty truck. Three years in development,…
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Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations
January 9, 2019Company investing more than $6 million in continued growth Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $6…
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Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations
January 8, 2019Company investing more than $6 million in continued growth Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $6…
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VTL Precision expanding Lowcountry presence
January 3, 2019
$8.2 million investment to house new business line in Goose Creek, S.C. VTL Precision, a leading developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered engine, transmission and turbocharger components for the commercial vehicle…
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Small local logistics company receives Siemens 2018 Small Business Award
December 18, 2018Logisticus Projects Group, a diverse company specializing in Innovative Transportation, Project Management, and Technology Solutions, has been selected by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) to receive the 2018 Small Business…
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Ascend Performance Materials growing Greenwood County operations
December 18, 2018
Chemical provider investing $35.2 million to accommodate continued growth Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations once again. To…
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Owens Corning establishes new operations in Richland County
December 13, 2018
Manufacturing Acquisition Results in $13.6 Million Investment Owens Corning, a developer and producer of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composites, has acquired an existing manufacturing facility in Blythewood, S.C., where it…
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W International creating more than 600 jobs in Berkeley County
December 11, 2018
Metal Fabricator Investing $35.2 Million to Support Submarine Industry W International, a full-service manufacturer of large, complex, welded metal fabrications, today announced plans to locate new production operations in Berkeley…
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Bicycle Corporation of America growing its Clarendon County operations
December 10, 2018Product line expansion to create 65 new jobs Bicycle Corporation of America (BCA) announced plans to expand its existing production operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $5 million investment is…
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KV Final launching new Spartanburg County operations
December 6, 2018
Automotive Supplier to Create 50 Positions KV Final, a Czech developer and producer of metal parts for the automotive industry, is locating its new operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s…
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McEntire Produce expanding operations in Richland County
December 5, 2018
McEntire Produce, a fresh produce processor, re-packer and wholesaler, will expand its current operations in Richland County. The $8 million investment is expected to generate 21 new jobs. About 40…
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Sonoco’s Saunders to retire after nearly 30 years of service: Julie Albrecht to assume Chief Financial Officer duties
December 5, 2018
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced Barry Saunders, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has announced his plans to retire after nearly…
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JTEKT North America to invest $50 million in Richland County facility
December 5, 2018
JTEKT North America, a global supplier of automotive systems and driveline components, bearings and machine tools, is investing in its Koyo brand bearing manufacturing facility in Richland County. The company…
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DRÄXLMAIER completes new Spartanburg County expansion
December 5, 2018
Company creates an additional 460 jobs in Duncan, S.C. The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, has completed a new expansion of its existing manufacturing operations in…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners acquires Aircraft Performance Group
December 3, 2018CHARLESTON, SC and CASTLE ROCK, CO – Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced the acquisition of…
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Bosch expanding Anderson County operations
December 1, 2018
Company investing additional $45 million in facility Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate the company’s continued growth, Bosch…
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Blue Sky processing LLC launching Beaufort County operations
December 1, 2018Hemp Processor to Create 16 New Jobs Blue Sky Processing LLC, a processer of hemp fiber for a variety of applications, announced plans to locate new operations in Beaufort County.…
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QEMS, Inc. announces York County operations
November 28, 2018
Quality Electronic Manufacturing Services, Inc. (QEMS), a provider of electronics manufacturing services, announced that it has located new operations in York County. The company’s $7.6 million investment is projected to…
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GreenWood, Inc. achieves Carolina Star VPP status for Workplace Safety and Health
November 27, 2018GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) to participate in the Carolina Star Voluntary Protection Program…
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General Motors accelerates transformation
November 26, 2018
General Motors (NYSE: GM) will accelerate its transformation for the future, building on the comprehensive strategy it laid out in 2015 to strengthen its core business, capitalize on the future of…
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Bintelli LLC growing Charleston County operations
November 14, 2018
Powersport manufacturer creating 20 new jobs Bintelli LLC, an Inc. 5000 company and manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles for a variety of applications, today announced another…
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3D Systems opens new Customer Innovation Center
November 13, 2018
New Customer Innovation Center (CIC) in Moerfelden, Germany, helps manufacturers develop breakthrough applications to better serve their customers and maintain competitive advantage 3D Systems partners with customers to help them…
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Gnotec Group locating new operations in Orangeburg County
November 8, 2018
Automotive supplier creating 78 new jobs Gnotec Group, a supplier to the automotive industry, is locating new operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $5.9 million investment is projected to create…
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Holliday brings project management expertise to GreenWood, Inc.
October 30, 2018GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of David “Doc” Holliday as Special Projects Manager. In this role and as a member of the…
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Nucor Building Systems expanding Lexington County operations
October 26, 2018
Facility Expansion to Create 60 New Jobs Nucor Building Systems, a leading manufacturer of custom, pre-engineered metal building systems, is growing its existing operations in Lexington County. The company’s $7…
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Nutramax Laboratories expanding Lancaster County operations
October 24, 2018
Company investing $20 million to create 225 new jobs Nutramax Laboratories and its family of companies, a leading manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplement products for people and their pets, are…
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Tindall Corporation engineering department advances with key promotions
October 22, 2018Tindall Corporation has promoted Donavon Burns and Taylor Nunamaker from Design Engineers to Project Engineers. Burns and Nunamaker recently obtained their Professional Engineering (P.E.) licenses, making them two of Tindall’s…
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Sage Automotive Interiors names Chris Heard as Chief Operating Officer
October 18, 2018Sage Automotive Interiors has named Chris Heard as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the company’s business operations in Europe, North America and South America and its global supply chain network.…
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Linde Hydraulics Corporation establishing new facility in York County
October 9, 2018
Linde Hydraulics Corporation, a global manufacturer of hydraulic and electronic drive systems, today announced plans to locate new production operations in York County. The company’s $13.4 million investment is projected…
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Caterpillar locating new operations in Greenwood County
October 4, 2018
Caterpillar Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives, will locate a casting facility in…
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Tindall awarded expansion for Gibbs Cancer Center
October 4, 2018Tindall Corporation has been selected as a construction partner in the expansion of Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, an affiliate of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, at the Pelham Medical…
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Element Materials Technology opening Anderson County facility
September 26, 2018
Piedmont, S.C. location to result in the creation of 31 new jobs Element Materials Technology (Element), a leader in materials and product qualification testing, announced plans to open new operations in…
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Longleaf Packaging, LLC locating new operations in Orangeburg County
September 26, 2018
Manufacturing facility to create 28 new jobs Longleaf Packaging, LLC today announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Orangeburg County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected to…
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Sonoco’s Hartsville paper employees return to work following historic flood
September 21, 2018
Sonoco paper mill employees will return to work starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, after Hurricane Florence caused historic flooding across Sonoco’s Hartsville headquarters that shut down all…
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Sonoco Donates $50,000 to Hurricane Florence relief
September 18, 2018
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in Hurricane Florence relief efforts in North and South…
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Organic Standard Solutions expanding Charleston County operations
September 7, 2018Analytical Reference Standards Manufacturer Creating Approximately 20 New Jobs Organic Standard Solutions International, LLC (o2si smart solutions), a subsidiary of LGC Group’s Standards division, announced expansion plans for its existing…
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Halsey Cook leads Milliken & Company as President & CEO
September 6, 2018Milliken & Company announced that Halsey M. Cook Jr. has joined the company as president and CEO, as of September 1. Cook begins his tenure at Milliken with a robust…
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GreenWood, Inc. expands accounting team with McElhannon
September 5, 2018GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Casey McElhannon to the company’s accounting team. As an accountant, Casey is responsible for payroll processing,…
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JTEKT North America expands Greenville County headquarters
September 5, 2018
JTEKT North America, a subsidiary of global automotive and industrial supplier JTEKT Corporation, has completed a $5.8 million expansion of its headquarters on the campus of the Clemson University International…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns Affinity Insurance Risk Control Safety Award
August 16, 2018GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, has been recognized with the Affinity Insurance Risk Control Bronze Award for success in safety and claims management. The Bronze…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Clarendon County
August 14, 2018
Company investing approximately $10 million in solar farm development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with three…
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Coronal Energy launching new solar project in Florence County
August 9, 2018
Solar Services Provider Bringing $15 Million of Capital Investment Coronal Energy, a leading independent solar power and energy storage provider, announced plans for the construction of a new solar project…
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Synergy Steel locating new operations in Lancaster County
August 7, 2018
Light Gauge Steel Manufacturer Creating 139 New Jobs Synergy Steel announced plans to establish new operations in Lancaster County. The $2.8 million investment is projected to create 139 new positions.…
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ONCAP acquires Precision Global
August 7, 2018
ONCAP announced it has acquired Precision Global, a leading global manufacturer of dispensing solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1949, Precision’s dispensing solutions include more than…
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Rhythmlink International, LLC ranks 9th in the Small/Medium Business category for Best Places to Work SC
August 6, 2018
For the seventh 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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Master Gage & Tool Co. relocates southeastern operations office to South Carolina
August 1, 2018Company expects to accelerate growth with new sales, service, repair and training facility in Greenville County Master Gage and Tool Co. (MG&T), which provides high-quality tooling and gaging products, repair…
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Master Gage & Tool Co. relocates southeastern operations office to Greenville County
August 1, 2018Company expects to accelerate growth with new sales, service, repair and training facility in Greenville County Master Gage and Tool Co. (MG&T), which provides high-quality tooling and gaging products, repair…
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Master Gage & Tool Co. relocates southeastern operations office to South Carolina
August 1, 2018
Company expects to accelerate growth with new sales, service, repair and training facility in Greenville County Master Gage and Tool Co. (MG&T), which provides high-quality tooling and gaging products, repair…
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