Ascend Performance Materials expanding Greenwood County operations
January 18, 2017
Chemical Provider Investing $3.8 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. To accommodate…
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Carbon conversions announces milestone certification
January 16, 2017
Manufacturer of reclaimed carbon fiber obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification Carbon Conversions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of reclaimed carbon fiber, announced that the company has received ISO 9001:2015 certification, which is…
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Carbon conversions announces milestone certification
January 16, 2017
Manufacturer of reclaimed carbon fiber obtains ISO 9001:2015 certification Carbon Conversions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of reclaimed carbon fiber, announced that the company has received ISO 9001:2015 certification, which is…
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Submissions accepted for Charleston AMA 2017 Spark! Awards through January 31
January 5, 2017
Charleston-area marketing, creative and public relations professionals are encouraged to enter the 2017 Spark! Awards, hosted by the Charleston chapter of the American Marketing Association. The deadline for entries is…
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NC-based tire company expands into Summerville
January 5, 2017NAI Avant announced it has assisted Colony Tire & Service (Colony Tire) in a ±4,800 square foot (SF) lease at 505 N. Gum Street in Summerville, for its premier South…
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NC-based tire company expands into Summerville
January 5, 2017
NAI Avant announced it has assisted Colony Tire & Service (Colony Tire) in a ±4,800 square foot (SF) lease at 505 N. Gum Street in Summerville, for its premier South…
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Techtronic Industries continues growth in Anderson County
December 15, 2016
Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its Power Equipment Group’s operations in Anderson County. The…
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Techtronic Industries continues growth in Anderson County
December 15, 2016
Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its Power Equipment Group’s operations in Anderson County. The…
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PL Developments launching new Greenville County operations
December 14, 2016
Manufacturing And Distribution Center To Bring $45 Million Investment And Create 450 New Jobs PL Developments, a manufacturer, packager and distributor of pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products, is launching new…
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NexGen Composites Locates in Charleston Region
December 12, 2016
The Charleston region’s advanced materials sector has added a new key player, NexGen Composites, LLC. NexGen manufactures lightweight composite structural panels for a variety of commercial and military applications. NexGen…
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VELUX expanding Greenwood County operations
December 7, 2016
VELUX, a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company intends to invest $4 million and create 21 new jobs as a…
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VELUX expanding Greenwood County operations
December 7, 2016
VELUX, a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company intends to invest $4 million and create 21 new jobs as a…
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Ortec expanding Anderson County operations
December 5, 2016
Ortec, a leading biomaterial and polymer technology company, is expanding its existing operations in Anderson County. Complementing recent growth at its facilities in both Pickens and Greenville Counties, the company…
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Ortec expanding Anderson County operations
December 5, 2016
Ortec, a leading biomaterial and polymer technology company, is expanding its existing operations in Anderson County. Complementing recent growth at its facilities in both Pickens and Greenville Counties, the company…
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USA eShop signs exclusive distribution agreement with major BBQ grill manufacturer
December 5, 2016USA eShop LLC, a Columbia based e-commerce company that operates in Europe, recently signed an agreement with MECO Corporation to act as their exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom. USA…
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USA eShop signs exclusive distribution agreement with major BBQ grill manufacturer
December 5, 2016
USA eShop LLC, a Columbia based e-commerce company that operates in Europe, recently signed an agreement with MECO Corporation to act as their exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom. USA…
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Sonoco announces senior leadership changes
November 30, 2016
Tiede Appointed Chief Operating Officer; Arthur, Coker and Fuller Promoted to Senior VP of Company’s Global Businesses Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, today announced several…
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Boeing delivers 10th 787 Dreamliner to Vietnam Airlines
November 25, 2016
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Vietnam Airlines celebrated the delivery of the flag carrier’s 10th 787-9 Dreamliner. “Vietnam Airlines is proud to welcome our 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner on behalf of Vietnam…
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Harris Pillow Supply growing Beaufort County operations
November 10, 2016
Family-run pillow manufacturer investing $2.1 million to expand Harris Pillow Supply, a family-run pillow manufacturer based out of Beaufort County, is expanding its existing operations. The expansion is projected to…
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Harris Pillow Supply growing Beaufort County operations
November 10, 2016
Family-run pillow manufacturer investing $2.1 million to expand Harris Pillow Supply, a family-run pillow manufacturer based out of Beaufort County, is expanding its existing operations. The expansion is projected to…
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Sonoco names John Florence Corporate Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
October 26, 2016
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has named John Florence its Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In this new position, Florence reports to Sonoco’s President and…
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Sonoco names John Florence Corporate Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
October 26, 2016
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has named John Florence its Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In this new position, Florence reports to Sonoco’s…
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Sage Automotive Interiors acquires Apollo S.p.A.
October 12, 2016
Increased capacity, expansion in European automotive industry Sage Automotive Interiors has acquired the automotive manufacturing assets of Italy-based Apollo S.p.A. with the goal of expanding capacity and capability for automotive…
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Sage Automotive Interiors acquires Apollo S.p.A.
October 12, 2016
Increased capacity, expansion in European automotive industry Sage Automotive Interiors has acquired the automotive manufacturing assets of Italy-based Apollo S.p.A. with the goal of expanding capacity and capability for automotive…
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Sonoco donates $50,000 to Hurricane Matthew relief
October 11, 2016
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the Southeast. Sonoco…
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Sonoco donates $50,000 to Hurricane Matthew relief
October 11, 2016
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the Southeast. Sonoco has…
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Michelin North America, Inc. establishing distribution center in Spartanburg County
September 26, 2016
New development to bring more than $270 million investment and 350 new jobs Michelin North America, Inc. is advancing its plans to establish a distribution center in Spartanburg County. The…
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Michelin North America, Inc. establishing distribution center in Spartanburg County
September 26, 2016
New development to bring more than $270 million investment and 350 new jobs Michelin North America, Inc. is advancing its plans to establish a distribution center in Spartanburg County. The…
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Charleston Defense Contractors Association announces 6th Annual Student Mobile App Competition with $10K in awards and prizes
September 22, 2016The Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA), a non-profit advocacy group for the defense industry in the Charleston metro area, today announced that it is now accepting submissions for its 6thAnnual Student…
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Dominion Foundation awards $5,000 to Horry Georgetown Technical College welding program
September 21, 2016
From wetland restoration to green roof technology, this year’s Dominion Foundation education grants will engage students of all ages in a variety of outstanding programs including the Horry Georgetown Technical…
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stoba establishing production operations in Berkeley County
September 13, 2016
German Subsidiary Planning To Invest $7.7 Million And Create 61 New Jobs stoba, a manufacturer of machined components for the automobile industry, is launching a new production plant in Berkeley…
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Charleston-based Terressentia opens distillery in Kentucky
August 29, 2016Charleston, South Carolina based Terressentia Corporation announce the opening of its bourbon distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky. The historic 26 acre distillery dates back to the late 1800’s and is now…
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Honda of South Carolina expanding manufacturing facility
August 26, 2016
Company Investing $45 Million To Create 250 New Jobs Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side (SxS)…
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Honda of South Carolina expanding manufacturing facility
August 26, 2016
Company Investing $45 Million To Create 250 New Jobs Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side (SxS)…
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Bondex, Inc. expanding Edgefield County manufacturing operations
August 16, 2016
Expansion to bring more than $11 million in new investment Bondex, Inc., a globally-recognized manufacturer of thermally-bonded nonwoven substrates, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Edgefield County, South Carolina. The…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates groundbreaking of new Sprinter plant in North Charleston
July 28, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Mercedes-Benz Vans marked the groundbreaking of its new Sprinter plant for the North American market. Among the distinguished guests of the ceremony on-site were Volker Mornhinweg, Head of…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates groundbreaking of new Sprinter plant in North Charleston
July 28, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Mercedes-Benz Vans marked the groundbreaking of its new Sprinter plant for the North American market. Among the distinguished guests of the ceremony on-site were Volker Mornhinweg, Head of…
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New initiatives help McBee employees earn A. O. Smith safety award
July 20, 2016
Coming off a year in which they launched nine new safety initiatives, the employees of the A. O. Smith plant in McBee, S.C. were rewarded for their efforts today by…
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New initiatives help McBee employees earn A. O. Smith safety award
July 20, 2016
Coming off a year in which they launched nine new safety initiatives, the employees of the A. O. Smith plant in McBee, S.C. were rewarded for their efforts today by…
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Carolina Chips, Inc. launching new Orangeburg County operations
July 19, 2016
Company Investing $32 Million To Establish Operations In Holly Hill, S.C. Carolina Chips, Inc., a subsidiary of The Price Companies, Inc., is establishing new operations in Orangeburg County. A leader…
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Carolina Chips, Inc. launching new Orangeburg County operations
July 19, 2016
Company Investing $32 Million To Establish Operations In Holly Hill, S.C. Carolina Chips, Inc., a subsidiary of The Price Companies, Inc., is establishing new operations in Orangeburg County. A leader…
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Kingman Airline Services establishing operations in Horry County
July 13, 2016
Maintenance, repair and overhaul company investing more than $2.5 million to create approximately 180 new jobs Kingman Airline Services, an Arizona-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, today announced plans…
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Kingman Airline Services establishing operations in Horry County
July 13, 2016
Maintenance, repair and overhaul company investing more than $2.5 million to create approximately 180 new jobs Kingman Airline Services, an Arizona-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, today announced plans…
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Colliers Special Report: Why South Carolina will Continue to be a Favorite for Foreign Investors
July 1, 2016
South Carolina may have received greater national attention for many of its economic developments announcements in recent years, especially its foreign direct investments (FDI), but anyone who’s been watching the…
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Colliers Special Report: Why South Carolina will Continue to be a Favorite for Foreign Investors
July 1, 2016
South Carolina may have received greater national attention for many of its economic developments announcements in recent years, especially its foreign direct investments (FDI), but anyone who’s been watching the…
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Borgeson Universal Company, Inc. launching Greenville County operations
June 21, 2016
Company investing $4.5 million in new facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Borgeson Universal Company, Inc.,…
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Borgeson Universal Company, Inc. launching Greenville County operations
June 21, 2016
Company investing $4.5 million in new facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the County-chartered organization tasked with advancing the area’s economic growth, announced today that Borgeson Universal Company, Inc.,…
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Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. launching Anderson County operations
June 15, 2016
Development Bringing New Jobs And More Than $5 Million Investment Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. (EPC), a provider of plastic injection molded products, has selected Anderson County for the company’s new…
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Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. launching Anderson County operations
June 15, 2016
Development Bringing New Jobs And More Than $5 Million Investment Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. (EPC), a provider of plastic injection molded products, has selected Anderson County for the company’s new…
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Boeing names new leader in South Carolina
June 9, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) announced that Joan Robinson-Berry will assume leadership of Boeing South Carolina (BSC), succeeding Beverly Wyse. Wyse has been named president for…
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