Volvo Cars launch new S60 sports sedan – the first Volvo car made in the USA
June 24, 2018
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, revealed the new S60 luxury sedan at the company’s first American manufacturing plant outside Charleston, South Carolina. The new South Carolina plant is officially…
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Monti, Inc. expanding Greenwood County manufacturing operations
June 20, 2018
Electrical Industry Supplier Investing $2.7 Million in Facility Expansion Monti, Inc., a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, today announced plans to expand its existing…
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South Carolina receives A grade for manufacturing
June 13, 2018
South Carolina receives an “A” in manufacturing and “C-“ for logistics in a report from Ball State University. South Carolina improved from “B” to “B+” in Diversification, “C-” to “C”…
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JW Aluminum investing $255 million in Berkeley County operations
June 11, 2018
High-quality Aluminum Manufacturer Creating 50 New Jobs JW Aluminum, a manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminum products, today announced plans to expand its existing Berkeley County operations. The facility’s growth is expected…
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Michelin receives Platinum and Gold Vulcan Supplier awards
May 30, 2018
Vulcan Materials Company — the nation’s foremost producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of other construction materials — has awarded Michelin North America, Inc., with two 2017 Supplier awards…
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Koops, Inc. expanding Greenville County manufacturing operations
May 30, 2018
Automation systems producer creating 20 new jobs Koops, Inc., a manufacturer of automation systems, is growing its existing Greenville County production operations. The company’s $2.2 million investment is projected to…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Aiken County
May 30, 2018
Company investing $20 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 a new…
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Sonoco to acquire Conitex Sonoco joint venture
May 29, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 70 percent interest in the joint venture of Conitex Sonoco…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns prestigious BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award
May 22, 2018
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services marking the eighth consecutive year the company…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns prestigious BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award
May 22, 2018
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services marking the eighth consecutive year the company…
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JTEKT expanding its Oconee County Koyo Bearings operations
May 17, 2018
Automotive Supplier Investing $19.4 Million to Create 56 New Jobs JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing…
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Hubbell Lighting secures licensing agreement with the University of Strathclyde High Intensity Narrow Spectrum Technology
May 7, 2018
Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced it is the exclusive licensee of University of Strathclyde’s High Intensity Narrow Spectrum (“HINS”) lighting technology for Areas of Congregation and…
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Milliken & Company named one of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers by Forbes
May 2, 2018
Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical and floor covering manufacturing expertise, is honored to be named among America’s Best Mid-Size Employers in 2018. Compiled by…
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Milliken & Company named one of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers by Forbes
May 2, 2018
Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical and floor covering manufacturing expertise, is honored to be named among America’s Best Mid-Size Employers in 2018. Compiled by…
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Michelin named No. 1 among best large employers in America
May 1, 2018
Michelin ranked for the 3rd straight year in Forbes magazine’s annual survey, ‘America’s Best Large Employers’ Michelin has been ranked No. 1 by Forbes magazine among the best large employers in the U.S.…
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Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County
April 30, 2018Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, announced plans to expand its operations. The company is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately…
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Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County
April 30, 2018Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, announced plans to expand its operations. The company is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately…
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The Heirloom Companies expands operations team
April 23, 2018
The Heirloom Companies welcomes Michael Malsch to its operations team as Project Coordinator. Malsch’s critical role involves coordinating and scheduling the company’s numerous projects and employees. “Michael’s role is integral…
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The Heirloom Companies expands operations team
April 23, 2018
The Heirloom Companies welcomes Michael Malsch to its operations team as Project Coordinator. Malsch’s critical role involves coordinating and scheduling the company’s numerous projects and employees. “Michael’s role is integral…
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VELUX® announces acquisition of Wasco Products Inc.
April 18, 2018
VELUX America LLC, the U.S. sales company of the VELUX Group, the global leader in skylights, announced that it has acquired Wasco Products Inc. The purchase broadens VELUX America’s commercial…
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VELUX® announces acquisition of Wasco Products Inc.
April 18, 2018
VELUX America LLC, the U.S. sales company of the VELUX Group, the global leader in skylights, announced that it has acquired Wasco Products Inc. The purchase broadens VELUX America’s commercial…
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Universal Forest Products to open new facility in Orangeburg County
April 3, 2018
Manufacturing Plant to Create Approximately 120 New Jobs Over the Next Several Years Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Universal Forest Products, a provider of…
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Low Country Case & Millwork expanding its operations in Charleston County
April 2, 2018
Facility Expansion to Bring $7 Million of Capital Investment Low Country Case & Millwork (LCCM), a manufacturer and installer of commercial casework and millwork, is expanding its existing Charleston County…
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Low Country Case & Millwork expanding its operations in Charleston County
April 2, 2018
Facility Expansion to Bring $7 Million of Capital Investment Low Country Case & Millwork (LCCM), a manufacturer and installer of commercial casework and millwork, is expanding its existing Charleston County…
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Sonoco welcomes Robert C. Tiede as President and CEO
April 2, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced the start of Robert C. Tiede’s tenure as the new President and CEO of Sonoco. Tiede replaces the retiring Jack…
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Sonoco welcomes Robert C. Tiede as President and CEO
April 2, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced the start of Robert C. Tiede’s tenure as the new President and CEO of Sonoco. Tiede replaces the retiring Jack…
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Magna expanding its Spartanburg County plant
March 26, 2018
Automotive Supplier Creating 130 Additional Jobs at its Moore, S.C. Seat Manufacturing Facility Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is expanding its…
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Magna expanding its Spartanburg County plant
March 26, 2018
Automotive Supplier Creating 130 Additional Jobs at its Moore, S.C. Seat Manufacturing Facility Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is expanding its…
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Charles Ingram Lumber Co. expanding its operations in Florence County
March 15, 2018
Company Investing $33 Million in Sawmill Expansion Charles Ingram Lumber Co., a family-owned sawmill located in Effingham, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With $33 million of capital investment, the…
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Charles Ingram Lumber Co. expanding its operations in Florence County
March 15, 2018
Company Investing $33 Million in Sawmill Expansion Charles Ingram Lumber Co., a family-owned sawmill located in Effingham, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With $33 million of capital investment, the…
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Key source of auto industry talent wins rare honor
March 14, 2018A professor who is based in Greenville and plays a key role in supplying the automotive industry with engineers is bringing home an honor that goes to a small percentage…
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United Tool and Mold, Inc. expanding Pickens County operations
March 14, 2018
Company Investing $11.1 Million in New Facility United Tool and Mold, Inc., a leading provider of new tooling projects, engineering changes and repair services for the plastics industry, is expanding…
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United Tool and Mold, Inc. expanding Pickens County operations
March 14, 2018
Company Investing $11.1 Million in New Facility United Tool and Mold, Inc., a leading provider of new tooling projects, engineering changes and repair services for the plastics industry, is expanding…
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation investing in Cherokee County facility
March 8, 2018
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper and packaging products, is investing $6 million in new equipment at its Cherokee County facility. Formed…
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation investing in Cherokee County facility
March 8, 2018
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper and packaging products, is investing $6 million in new equipment at its Cherokee County facility. Formed…
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Enviva completes acquisition of Greenwood County pellet plant
March 8, 2018
Enviva Holdings, LP, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, has announced that through its joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, it has completed the acquisition of Colombo…
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Enviva completes acquisition of Greenwood County pellet plant
March 8, 2018
Enviva Holdings, LP, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, has announced that through its joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, it has completed the acquisition of Colombo…
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IAM files third petition at Boeing South Carolina
March 6, 2018
Boeing has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) that the International Association of Machinists (IAM) has filed a third petition in less than three years seeking to unionize Boeing…
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IAM files third petition at Boeing South Carolina
March 6, 2018
Boeing has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) that the International Association of Machinists (IAM) has filed a third petition in less than three years seeking to unionize Boeing…
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Lockheed Martin to host Code Quest competition
March 6, 2018
High Schools invited to register to compete by March 30 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville,…
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Lockheed Martin to host Code Quest competition
March 6, 2018
High Schools invited to register to compete by March 30 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville,…
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Tindall CEO Awarded Industry Leadership Award
March 1, 2018
Tindall Corporation’s President and CEO, Greg Force, was awarded the 2017 Mario J. Bertolini Leadership & Innovation Award at the 2018 PCI Convention in Denver, Colorado. The Mario J. Bertolini…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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GreenWood, Inc. receives Affinity Insurance Risk Control Gold Award
February 20, 2018
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, has been awarded the Affinity Insurance Risk Control Gold Award for success in safety and claims management. The Gold level…
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Huntington Solutions announces acquisition of TrimTec Systems
February 20, 2018
Huntington Solutions, a leading provider of custom-engineered expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP) molded foam solutions announced today that it has acquired TrimTec Systems, a central Ohio based specialized manufacturer of…
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GreenWood, Inc. receives Affinity Insurance Risk Control Gold Award
February 20, 2018
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, has been awarded the Affinity Insurance Risk Control Gold Award for success in safety and claims management. The Gold level…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Aiken County operations
February 16, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating 51 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County. The company’s…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Aiken County operations
February 16, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating 51 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County. The company’s…
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SYNNEX Corporation announces five executives named to CRN Channel Chiefs
February 12, 2018
SYNNEX Corporation, a leading business process services company, announced that CRN® a brand of The Channel Company, has named five SYNNEX executives to its prestigious list of 2018 Channel Chiefs:…
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