Fibertex Nonwovens
August 13, 2021
At Fibertex Nonwovens, we pioneer and innovate the way industries work with nonwovens and performance materials. We manufacture a wide range of high-performance nonwovens, using advanced technologies, the best practices…
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Rhythmlink International, LLC honored as a Best Places to Work in South Carolina for tenth consecutive year
August 12, 2021
For the tenth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small Employer category, honored by the South…
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Interfor Corporation expanding sawmill operations in Dorchester County
August 12, 2021
Company will invest $30 million into the expansion of Summerville sawmill Interfor Corporation (Interfor), a leading forest product producing company, today announced plans to expand operations at its Summerville sawmill…
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Tindall Corporation celebrates grand opening of new utility facility
August 10, 2021Tindall Corporation is proud to announce it has expanded its Utility Division by opening a new facility located at 2877 Fairforest Clevedale Road. The company held a two-day grand opening…
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Novolex acquires Vegware
August 9, 2021
HARTSVILLE, SC – Novolex®, a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, has acquired Vegware, a rapidly growing international provider of compostable foodservice packaging headquartered in Edinburgh, U.K. Vegware’s teams in…
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BASF in Converse, SC donates $15,000 to first responders
August 5, 2021BASF’s site in Converse, South Carolina recently donated $15,000 to community first responder agencies. The Converse Fire Department, Spartanburg Police Department and Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office each received a $5,000…
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Tef Cap Industries
August 5, 2021
Tef Cap Industries Designs, Manufactures & Markets Precision High Temperature, Chemical Resistant Fluoropolymer Products Such As Extruded & Heat Shrinkable Teflon PTFE, FEP & PFA Tubing & Sleeves. We Offer…
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Rising Tide Lifts All Ships – An Open letter to the LCDC
August 4, 2021
The below is an open letter sent to Jonathan Coleman (LCDC President/CEO) following the City of Clinton’s August Council meeting; Jonathan, First, I would like to thank the LCDC team…
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MECART, Inc. establishing operations in Greenville County
August 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 50 new jobs MECART, Inc., a leader in cleanroom environments and a manufacturer of custom-designed acoustical modular buildings, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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BASF in Seneca to join Keowee Key Community Partnership as first manufacturing industry partner
August 3, 2021
BASF’s site in Seneca, South Carolina recently became the first manufacturing industry partner to join the Keowee Key Community Partnership, an organization that brings community partners together to improve the…
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Alice Company reinvents itself for next century
July 30, 2021
Fifth-generation of leadership drives new business while keeping Alice Company firmly rooted in serving the community, partnering with entrepreneurs, and building value GREENVILLE, SC – Entering its second century of…
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BRN Sleep Products establishing operations in Orangeburg County
July 23, 2021More than $4.3 million investment will create more than 300 new jobs BRN Sleep Products, a premium manufacturer and supplier of bedding products, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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Scholarships available for new ManuFirst SC session starting August 16
July 21, 2021
Four-week training course prepares County residents for manufacturing jobs Berkeley County residents interested in growing their qualifications for manufacturing jobs can apply for scholarships for the ManuFirst SC program HERE. This…
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Delta Apparel announces 65% third quarter sales growth
July 15, 2021
Diluted EPS Expected to Reach Over $0.90, or 50% Above Fiscal 2019 Third Quarter GREENVILLE, SC – Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and…
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Electric vehicle manufacturer STAR EV expanding team, operations in Greenville County, SC
July 7, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that STAR EV, a specialized…
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In-person training resumes for Charleston Manufacturing Maintenance and Reliability teams
June 28, 2021
Life Cycle Institute has resumed its schedule of in-person classes for Maintenance and Reliability professionals at its Charleston and university partner locations. The Managing Planning and Scheduling course, which examines…
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Dodge® Bearings and Power Transmission announces relocation of headquarters to BridgeWay Station in Mauldin
June 24, 2021
Dodge® Bearings and Power Transmission, a division of global technology company ABB, announced today that it is moving its headquarters from the current location in Greenville, S.C. to the new…
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Masonite International Corporation establishing operations in York County
June 24, 2021
Masonite International Corporation (Masonite) (NYSE: DOOR), a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, today announced plans to establish operations in York County. The new…
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Charleston Naval Complex RDA fulfills pledge to the International African American Museum
June 24, 2021
Charleston Naval Complex Redevelopment Authority / Naval Base Museum Authority (“Charleston RDA”) will begin the process to transfer $11 million to the International African American Museum (“IAAM”) to fulfill the…
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Oshkosh Defense establishing operations in Spartanburg County
June 22, 2021
$155 million investment will create more than 1,000 new jobs Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The $155…
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Increased demand for home appliance parts drums up expansion of KRA Operations LLC facility in Newberry County, SC
June 21, 2021$23.5 Million investment triples facility’s footprint and will provide 120 new job opportunities With just one year under its belt at its first U.S. facility, KRA Operations LLC is expanding…
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SC Launch, Inc. portfolio company, Proterra, Inc., begins trading on Nasdaq
June 17, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that a company in which its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., has an investment, Proterra Inc. (Proterra), began trading its common stock and warrants on Nasdaq…
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Cummins Turbo Technologies expanding operations in Charleston County
June 17, 2021
More than $10.7 million investment will create 252 new jobs Cummins Turbo Technologies, a business segment of global power leader Cummins Inc., today announced plans to expand turbocharger manufacturing operations…
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Automotive supplier Gissing North America establishing operations in Greenville County’s new Fox Hill Business Park
June 16, 2021
$18+ million investment will create 116 new jobs for global manufacturer Gissing North America LLC, a leading manufacturer of acoustic systems for the automotive industry, today announced plans to establish…
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E. & J. Gallo Winery establishing a new East Coast facility in Chester County
June 15, 2021
$423 million investment will create 496 new jobs over the next eight years Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce announced that E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo),…
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Frauenthal Gnotec establishes operations in Laurens County
June 10, 2021
$8.2 million investment will create 82 new jobs Frauenthal Gnotec is establishing its latest manufacturing and distribution facility in Laurens County. With an investment of $8.2 million and the creation of…
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SouthWood Corporation establishing operations in York County
June 9, 2021
More than $6.4 million investment will create 73 new jobs SouthWood Corporation (SouthWood), a leading provider of signage products and services, today announced plans to establish operations in York County. The…
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Materials Research Group establishing operations in Beaufort County
June 9, 2021
The $3.1 million investment will create 27 new jobs Materials Research Group, a glass manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $3.1 million investment will…
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Charleston Coffee Roasters expanding operations in Charleston County
June 9, 2021
$2.2 million investment will create 28 new jobs Charleston Coffee Roasters, a craft coffee roasting company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $2.2 million investment will…
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Intertape Polymer Group Inc. expanding operations in Richland County
June 9, 2021
More than $20 million investment will create about 135 new jobs over the next five years Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG), a packaging and protective solutions company that supplies to resellers…
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Clinton High School Senior Receives Richloom Scholarship
May 29, 2021
Clinton High senior, Ella Kennington Cooper was recently presented with Richloom’s 2021 $500 Scholarship Award. Ella is the daughter of Chip and Miki Cooper. She will graduate with Honors from…
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Graduating senior recruitment event showcases local career opportunities
May 26, 2021
Yesterday (Tuesday, May 25th), the S.C. Department of Commerce, Laurens County Development Corporation, and Laurens District 55 High School collaborated to host a Graduating Senior Recruitment event. Twelve local businesses…
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Mary Ann Griggas-Smith selected as Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute fellow
May 25, 2021
Tindall Corporation announced that Mary Ann Griggas-Smith, Director of Corporate Engineering, has been named a fellow of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). This award recognizes Griggas-Smith as an individual who…
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GreenWood, Inc. promotes Cam Clendenin to Site Manager
May 11, 2021
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Cam Clendenin has been promoted to the role of Site Manager at the company’s project in South Charleston,…
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F. Hunt Enterprise to build distribution operations in Clarendon County
May 11, 2021
F. Hunt Enterprise, a distributor of one of the nation’s largest made-to-order pizza brands in convenience stores, announces plans to build distribution space in Clarendon County, South Carolina. The company…
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Maintenance Technician
May 5, 2021
The Maintenance Technician works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks. He or she will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities…
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Hill Electric employee recognized as EC&M 30 Under 30 All-Star
May 4, 2021
EC&M, a trade publication for electrical professionals, recently recognized Ricky Smith of Hill Electric as one of their 30 Under 30 All-Stars for 2021. Smith, who currently serves as a…
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Boeing launches mentorship program powered by Tallo
May 3, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – During its 2021 STEM Signing Day celebration on April 29, Boeing announced that it will offer student honorees exclusive access to a mentorship program facilitated by…
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Human Resource Manager
April 27, 2021
Seeking a Human Resource Manager to oversee all facets of human resources, including payroll, safety, and employee relations. This is a hands-on position requiring the ideal candidate to be self-supportive…
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KYOCERA and AVX to establish new brand “KYOCERA AVX” to enhance its business worldwide
April 27, 2021Companies to reorganize global sales forces to expedite optimal deployment KYOTO, Japan & FOUNTAIN INN, SC –Kyocera Corporation and AVX Corporation announced that the companies have established a new integrated…
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Milliken & Company publishes third annual corporate sustainability report
April 23, 2021
Global manufacturer Milliken & Company released its third annual corporate sustainability report, entitled Together for Tomorrow. This report, which analyzes Milliken’s performance through the lens of its holistic sustainability efforts,…
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SC Future Makers and SCMA release South Carolina Manufacturing Economic Impact Study
April 20, 2021
Today, SC Future Makers, a nonprofit workforce and education organization affiliated with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA), released an economic impact study of South Carolina’s manufacturing industry. Prepared by…
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Allied Air breaks ground on $35.7 million operations expansion
April 19, 2021Allied Air Enterprises Announces $35.7 Million Operations Expansion in Orangeburg, South Carolina Allied Air Enterprises, a subsidiary of Lennox International, broke ground on its new 405,000-square-foot warehouse located next…
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Customer Care Team Representative
April 15, 2021
Clinton, SC textile distribution center seeks a team-work minded CUSTOMER CARE TEAM REPRESENTATIVE to join our busy team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Manual order entry and…
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Sewing Machine Operator
April 15, 2021
Clinton, SC Distribution Center needs an experienced sewer for seasonal and part time work. Will need to know how to operate a sewing machine and/or serger/overlock machine. The operator will…
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Be Pro Be Proud Provides “Big Rig” Experience to Laurens County Students
April 13, 2021
On Tuesday, over 40 10th graders from Laurens District 55 High School and Clinton High School came out to the Piedmont Tech Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) to explore…
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Central States Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Aiken County
April 13, 2021
$13 million investment will create 70 new jobs Central States Manufacturing, Inc. (Central States), a metal building components company, today announced plans to establish operations in Aiken County. The $13 million…
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Power of manufacturing apprenticeship programs virtually showcased at South Carolina Creators Wanted tour stop
April 8, 2021Panel spotlights BASF’s new North American apprenticeship program The National Association of Manufacturers and The Manufacturing Institute continued their industry-leading Creators Wanted tour with a virtual “stop” at the BASF facility in Seneca, South Carolina, on April 8.…
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Hill Electric hosts lift safety class at Anderson Career & Technology Center
March 31, 2021
Hill Electric, an Anderson-based Electrical Contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II…
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First Quality to expand operations in Anderson County
March 30, 2021
Paper products manufacturer adding production capabilities First Quality Tissue, a privately held manufacturer of ultra-premium towel and tissue products announced that they have selected their Anderson, South Carolina campus for…
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