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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Nason Company expanding Oconee County operations
May 24, 2016
Expansion Will Bring $2.5 Million In New Investment To The Upstate Nason Company, a manufacturer of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The expansion…
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Michelin launches new series of travel guides for tourists on the go
April 6, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – In time for avid travelers and their springtime ventures here and abroad, Michelin is publishing an all-new series of travel books that are designed to help people…
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SterAssure establishing Upstate facility
March 31, 2016
Company Investing More Than $2.2 Million In Greenville County Operations SterAssure Processing (SterAssure), a company that specializes in medical waste collection, is establishing its corporate operations in Greenville County. The…
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SterAssure establishing Upstate facility
March 31, 2016
Company Investing More Than $2.2 Million In Greenville County Operations SterAssure Processing (SterAssure), a company that specializes in medical waste collection, is establishing its corporate operations in Greenville County. The…
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Falcon Boats establishing Newberry County operations
March 24, 2016
Company Investing $1.5 Million In New Facility NEWBERRY, SC – Falcon Boats is establishing operations in Newberry County to manufacture a new line of sportfishing boats. The company purchased an existing…
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Falcon Boats establishing Newberry County operations
March 24, 2016
Company Investing $1.5 Million In New Facility NEWBERRY, SC – Falcon Boats is establishing operations in Newberry County to manufacture a new line of sportfishing boats. The company purchased an existing…
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Autoneum expanding Aiken County operations
March 22, 2016
Expansion Will Result In $35.5 Million Investment AIKEN, SC – Autoneum, a global market leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, is expanding its Aiken County operations. This…
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Autoneum expanding Aiken County operations
March 22, 2016
Expansion Will Result In $35.5 Million Investment AIKEN, SC – Autoneum, a global market leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, is expanding its Aiken County operations. This…
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Essex Weld Solutions establishing Cherokee County operations
March 10, 2016
Investment To Bring $2.6 Million In New Investment To The Upstate Essex Weld Solutions, an international manufacturer of automotive racking products, is establishing operations in Cherokee County with Essex Weld…
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Essex Weld Solutions establishing Cherokee County operations
March 10, 2016
Investment To Bring $2.6 Million In New Investment To The Upstate Essex Weld Solutions, an international manufacturer of automotive racking products, is establishing operations in Cherokee County with Essex Weld…
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Atlas Copco constructing new facility in Rock Hill
March 9, 2016
Construction Will Result In $20 Million New Investment Atlas Copco, an industrial group which develops and manufactures industrial tools and construction equipment, is moving its Medical Gas Solutions Division, along…
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Atlas Copco constructing new facility in Rock Hill
March 9, 2016
Construction Will Result In $20 Million New Investment Atlas Copco, an industrial group which develops and manufactures industrial tools and construction equipment, is moving its Medical Gas Solutions Division, along…
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South Carolina’s booming automotive cluster provides prime opportunity for communities to attract suppliers and new jobs
March 4, 2016
By Mark Williams, President, Strategic Development Group South Carolina stands out like no other state as the preferred location for automotive manufacturing investments. In 2015 alone, multiple key automotive…
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South Carolina’s booming automotive cluster provides prime opportunity for communities to attract suppliers and new jobs
March 4, 2016
By Mark Williams, President, Strategic Development Group South Carolina stands out like no other state as the preferred location for automotive manufacturing investments. In 2015 alone, multiple key automotive…
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Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. expands national rollout of energy drinks to include AMAZON.COM
March 1, 2016
Company has already received orders on Amazon.com Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. (OTC Pink: KGKG), a premierlifestyle brand of exclusivity and status, is currently in the process of establishing distribution…
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AAIPharma Services Corp. / Cambridge Major Laboratories, Inc. announces expanded capabilities and capacity for sterile drug product manufacturing in Charleston, SC
February 11, 2016
AAIPharma Services Corp./Cambridge Major Laboratories, Inc. (AAI/CML), a leading provider of custom manufacturing and development services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, today announces expanded sterile fill-finish capabilities and capacity…
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Blending robotics and employees: a manufacturing success story
February 5, 2016
Fall-Protection leader SixAxis thrives with innovative practices The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported that the American manufacturing sector had contracted for the fourth consecutive month. Also reported was…
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BUSCOT LLC establishing operations in Colleton County
February 3, 2016Company Investing $1.15 Million To Establish Its First U.S. Facility BUSCOT LLC, an Italy-based producer of specialty bearings, is establishing manufacturing operations in Colleton County. The $1.15 million investment in…
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Black Water Barrels LLC establishing operations In Bamberg County
January 6, 2016Startup Investing $3.6 Million To Establish Facility In Bamberg, S.C. Black Water Barrels LLC, a new cooperage business, is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company is investing $3.6 million…
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Manufacturers applaud passage of Ex-Im reauthorization
December 4, 2015
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) applauded the passage of legislation that included a multiyear reauthorization of the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. The reauthorization, which was included in a long-term…
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USA eShop continues to grow European sales for US manufacturers
December 3, 2015
USA eShop LLC, an ecommerce business that exclusively sells ‘Made in USA’ products in Europe, has shown an average 25% increase in sales per month since August of this year.…
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SCMEP announces appointment of new president
November 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SCMEP, a non-profit resource for South Carolina manufacturing companies, announced that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chuck Spangler as President. “After a thorough and deliberate…
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E. Boineau & Company adds two to client list
November 16, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – E. Boineau & Company, a marketing and public relations firm based here, has added Diamonds Direct, which is based in Charlotte, N.C., and opening a new location in Mt. Pleasant…
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New report identifies personal experience as top influencer of youth career decisions
October 4, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The Manufacturing Institute, in partnership with SkillsUSA and the Educational Research Center of America, released a new report identifying the characteristics of experiences that impact student…
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Boeing opens advanced manufacturing Research Center
September 29, 2015
Manufacturing research and development to focus on composite airplane fuselage and propulsion improvements NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing [NYSE: BA] opened its research and technology center in South Carolina, which…
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NAM announces Trauger as Vice President of Government Relations
September 23, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced Joe Trauger as its new vice president of government relations. Trauger will take the helm of an already vibrant government…
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Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd. Establishing Upstate Operations
September 23, 2015Automotive Industry Supplier Investing $24 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 109 New Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., a global textiles manufacturer, is establishing…
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Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd. Establishing Upstate Operations
September 23, 2015Automotive Industry Supplier Investing $24 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 109 New Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., a global textiles manufacturer, is establishing…
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DC Machine expanding Dorchester County operations
September 22, 2015
Company Investing $5.3 Million To Expand Existing Summerville, S.C. Facility SUMMERVILLE, SC – DC Machine, an industrial design and machining center that manufactures close tolerance components, is expanding its existing…
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DRÄXLMAIER expanding Upstate operations
September 16, 2015
Company Investing $35 Million To Expand Its Existing Spartanburg County Manufacturing Facility . SPARTANBURG, SC – The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, is expanding its existing manufacturing…
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Worksman Cycles establishing Horry County operations
September 16, 2015
Company investing $2.5 million to establish operations in Conway, S.C. CONWAY, SC – Worksman Cycles, a manufacturer of heavy-duty bicycles and tricycles as well as food vending trucks and carts, is…
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Introducing The Independent Prosecco from Italy
August 20, 2015
Italy’s top fashion designer and fine Italian wine maker launch new prosecco in US market MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – The latest trend hitting the runway at New York Fashion Week is sparkling,…
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Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. Expands Supply Relationship With EP Energy Corporation
August 20, 2015Company Completes Excelyte® Testing and Becomes Approved Chemical Supplier LITTLE RIVER, SC – Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. (OTCBB: IEVM) announced that it has entered into a master service agreement with EP Energy…
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Honda of South Carolina expanding Florence County operations
August 13, 2015
Company Investing $42 Million To Launch Two New Product Lines FLORENCE, SC – Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles…
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Honda of South Carolina expanding Florence County operations
August 13, 2015
Company Investing $42 Million To Launch Two New Product Lines FLORENCE, SC – Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles…
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Gerber Childrenswear establishing Lowcountry operations
August 5, 2015
Company investing $33 million to construct new distribution center in Berkeley County BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Gerber Childrenswear LLC, a leading marketer of children’s apparel, is constructing a new distribution…
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Gerber Childrenswear establishing Lowcountry operations
August 5, 2015
Company investing $33 million to construct new distribution center in Berkeley County BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Gerber Childrenswear LLC, a leading marketer of children’s apparel, is constructing a new distribution…
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Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. Hires Vice President To Manage Oil And Gas Division
July 22, 2015
Company Expanding Operations into Texas LITTLE RIVER, SC– Integrated Environmental Technologies, Ltd. (OTCBB: IEVM) today announced that it has hired Chad L. Crady to serve as its Vice President of Sales…
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Randy Dobbs joins Board of Ranger AeroSystems
July 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Ranger AeroSystems LLC, a private equity consolidator specializing in aerospace components and interiors overhaul services, has added Randy Dobbs to its Board of Directors. This is Ranger’s newest…
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Trade Promotion Authority
July 1, 2015
Peter M. Brown President Colite International As president of South Carolina’s Colite International, I know the importance of global trade to the success of our business. Like many homegrown…
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Boeing announces $100,000 donation to Mother Emanuel Hope Fund
June 20, 2015
Fund established to help family members of Charleston shooting victims NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced that it is donating $100,000 to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund,…
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Oakwood Products, Inc. Expanding Hampton County Operations
June 10, 2015
Company Announces A $1 Million Investment In Estill, S.C. Facility ESTILL, SC – Oakwood Products, Inc., a manufacturer of chemicals used in the pharmaceutical industry, is expanding its existing operations…
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Mission Open Road: Harley-Davidson Rolls Out Free Riding Academy Training To All U.S. Military
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – From the flight deck of the USS Yorktown, Harley-Davidson today announces it is offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training. The new “Learn to…
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Select Registry Teams with Tesla Motors
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Thanks to Tesla Motors Destination Charging program and 170+ forward-thinking, business-savvy, and environmentally-conscious Select Registry member properties, roadtrips just got easier for Tesla Model S owners. The Tesla…
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Volvo Cars selects South Carolina for first American plant
May 11, 2015
$500 million Berkeley County automotive factory to create up to 4,000 jobs BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Volvo Car Corporation has selected Berkeley County, South Carolina for its first manufacturing facility in the Western…
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Manufacturers Rally Behind Trade Promotion Authority Legislation
April 16, 2015
Call for Swift Action from Congressional Leaders COLUMBIA, SC – Manufacturers are rallying behind bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation introduced today by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT)…
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Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey Co. Introduces Two New Southern Spirits and Announces New York Launch
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Virgil Kaine Lowcountry Whiskey Co., the distinctive line based in Charleston, S.C., expands its portfolio with the launch of two new Southern spirits – High-Rye Bourbon and…
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Inbra Indústrias Químicas, Ltda. Establishing Orangeburg County Manufacturing Facility
April 7, 2015Brazilian Company Investing $7.7 Million to Establish its First International Operations ORANGEBURG, SC – A Brazilian company that specializes in the production of plastic and rubber additives is opening a new…
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Boeing, Air India celebrate 20th 787 Dreamliner
April 1, 2015
New airplane is world’s first 787 in Star Alliance livery NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing and Air India celebrated the airline’s milestone delivery of its 20th 787 Dreamliner from…
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