Softbox Systems launching U.S. and Canadian headquarters in Greenville County
June 16, 2017
GREENVILLE, COUNTY – Softbox Systems, an international temperature-control packaging provider, announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations to house its U.S. and Canadian headquarters. To accommodate its rapid growth,…
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Air National Guard receives first HC-130J Combat King II
June 5, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Airmen from the Alaska Air National Guard accepted the first HC-130J Combat King II assigned to an U.S. Air National Guard unit at the Lockheed Martin…
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Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing…
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Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing…
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Electrolux expanding its Anderson County operations
May 12, 2017
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Electrolux, a leading home and appliance manufacturer, is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Anderson County with a capital investment of more than $200 million. Electrolux…
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Electrolux expanding its Anderson County operations
May 12, 2017
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Electrolux, a leading home and appliance manufacturer, is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Anderson County with a capital investment of more than $200 million. Electrolux…
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Michelin Group recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best Employer” in automotive industry
May 10, 2017
Michelin Group, a global leader in sustainable mobility and innovation, today announced it has been selected by Forbes magazine as one of “America’s Best Employers” for 2017. On this year’s…
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GreenWood, Inc. reaches 5 million safe hours at Merck
May 10, 2017
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, celebrates a major safety milestone of 5 million safe work hours at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia. GreenWood…
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KEMET reports preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017 results
May 10, 2017
KEMET Corporation, a leading global supplier of electronic components, reported preliminary results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Net sales of $197.5 million for the…
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GreenWood, Inc. reaches 5 million safe hours at Merck
May 10, 2017
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, celebrates a major safety milestone of 5 million safe work hours at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia. GreenWood…
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Alcami Corporation growing operations in Charleston County
May 3, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of custom development and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, announced an investment of at least $5 million in…
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Alcami Corporation growing operations in Charleston County
May 3, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of custom development and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, announced an investment of at least $5 million in…
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Electrolux donation supports more than 10 SC nonprofits feeding the needy
April 27, 2017
More than 18 percent of residents in South Carolina have unreliable access to affordable and nutritious food.* Today, Electrolux donated a truckload of nearly 50 commercial-grade kitchen appliances to Anderson…
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Hydrick to serve on U.S. Petrochem Conference panel
April 24, 2017
Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, one of the country’s foremost site selection and economic development consulting firms, will be a panelist at the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Construction…
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Hydrick to serve on U.S. Petrochem Conference panel
April 24, 2017
Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, one of the country’s foremost site selection and economic development consulting firms, will be a panelist at the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Construction…
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KEMET completes acquisition of NEC TOKIN
April 19, 2017
KEMET Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition, through its wholly owned subsidiary, KEMET Electronics Corporation (“KEC”), of NEC TOKIN Corporation (“NEC TOKIN”). The acquisition of NEC TOKIN was…
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Sonoco increases common stock dividend by 5.4 percent
April 19, 2017
The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today declared a $.39 per share quarterly common stock dividend, a 5.4 percent increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $.37 per share.…
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Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations
April 13, 2017
Product Line Expansion Bringing 370 New Jobs And More Than $10 Million Investment Scout Boats, a designer and manufacturer of luxury coastal fishing boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County…
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Scout Boats expanding Dorchester County operations
April 13, 2017
Product Line Expansion Bringing 370 New Jobs And More Than $10 Million Investment Scout Boats, a designer and manufacturer of luxury coastal fishing boats, is expanding its existing Dorchester County…
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Schneider Electric expanding its Oconee County operations
April 11, 2017
Energy Management Company Creating New Jobs At Seneca Location . Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be…
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Schneider Electric expanding its Oconee County operations
April 11, 2017
Energy Management Company Creating New Jobs At Seneca Location . Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company will be…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 11, 2017
Manufacturer Creating More Than 30 New Jobs Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 11, 2017
Manufacturer Creating More Than 30 New Jobs Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 6, 2017
Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company will be…
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Shimano expanding Charleston County presence
April 6, 2017
Shimano Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company will be…
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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County Plant
March 29, 2017ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6…
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Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County Plant
March 29, 2017ALLENDALE COUNTY, SC – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6…
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Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County
March 28, 2017BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of…
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Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County
March 28, 2017
BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of…
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WABCO localizes air disc drake production in the U.S.
March 22, 2017
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – WABCO Holdings Inc., a leading global supplier of technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, announced the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in…
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Tindall wins 2016 Virginia Chapter ACI award for Stone Brewery
March 21, 2017
Tindall Corporation to be recognized as the Virginia ACI (American Concrete Institute) 2016 award winner for Stone Brewery. Located in Richmond, Virginia, Stone Brewery is a 220,000-square foot facility that…
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Ackerson-Stevens expanding Greenwood County operations
March 21, 2017
GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – Ackerson-Stevens Inc. (ASI), a lumber company and manufacturer of custom moldings and flooring accessories, is expanding its existing Greenwood County operations. To accommodate the firm’s continued…
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Ackerson-Stevens expanding Greenwood County operations
March 21, 2017
GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – Ackerson-Stevens Inc. (ASI), a lumber company and manufacturer of custom moldings and flooring accessories, is expanding its existing Greenwood County operations. To accommodate the firm’s continued…
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Dominion establishing new solar farm in Jasper County
March 20, 2017
JASPER COUNTY, SC – Dominion, a Richmond, Va.-based energy company, which also owns Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission, LLC, an interstate natural gas pipeline firm located in Columbia, S.C., is establishing…
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Dominion establishing new solar farm in Jasper County
March 20, 2017
JASPER COUNTY, SC – Dominion, a Richmond, Va.-based energy company, which also owns Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission, LLC, an interstate natural gas pipeline firm located in Columbia, S.C., is establishing…
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MP Husky expanding its Greenville County manufacturing operations
March 15, 2017MP Husky, one of the leading manufacturers of Cable Tray and Cable Bus systems in the United States and Canada, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Greenville County. To…
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MP Husky expanding its Greenville County manufacturing operations
March 15, 2017MP Husky, one of the leading manufacturers of Cable Tray and Cable Bus systems in the United States and Canada, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Greenville County. To…
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Gestamp North America expanding existing Union County operations
March 9, 2017
Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union County in an effort to meet increased demand from local automotive original equipment manufacturers. The…
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Gestamp North America expanding existing Union County operations
March 9, 2017
Gestamp, an international manufacturer of metal automotive components, is expanding its existing facility in Union County in an effort to meet increased demand from local automotive original equipment manufacturers. The…
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AVX Corporation expanding Greenville County presence
March 8, 2017
GREENVILLE. SC – AVX Corporation (AVX), a provider of electronic components for a variety of applications, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County to accommodate the company’s continued growth.…
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Alimex establishing new operations in Richland County
March 2, 2017
Alimex, a producer of precision aluminum plates, is launching operations in Richland County. The company is bringing $2 million of new capital investment and creating 27 new jobs over the…
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Alimex establishing new operations in Richland County
March 2, 2017
Alimex, a producer of precision aluminum plates, is launching operations in Richland County. The company is bringing $2 million of new capital investment and creating 27 new jobs over the…
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Fukoku America expanding its Laurens County operations
March 1, 2017Fukoku America, a manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive products is growing its operations in Laurens County. The expansion is expected to bring $13.9 million in new investment and lead…
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Fukoku America expanding its Laurens County operations
March 1, 2017Fukoku America, a manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive products is growing its operations in Laurens County. The expansion is expected to bring $13.9 million in new investment and lead…
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ESA Renewables launching new Aiken County solar operations
February 28, 2017
Company constructing $11 Million Utility-scale Solar Farm ESA Renewables, an alternative energy provider, will be constructing a new, utility-scale solar farm in Aiken County. The development is expected to bring…
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Clarius Mobile Health and North American Rescue inks deal to distribute rugged, wireless ultrasound to US federal government agencies
February 28, 2017
Affordable, handheld ultrasound scanners are ideal for challenging environments where access to ultrasound is often critical Clarius Mobile Health, a digital healthcare company today announced that it has signed an…
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Sonoco to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company
February 17, 2017
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company for approximately $230 million in cash. Peninsula, which…
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Sonoco to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company
February 17, 2017
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Packaging Company for approximately $230 million in cash. Peninsula, which…
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Sundaram-Clayton Limited launching first U.S. operations
February 9, 2017
Aluminum Die-Cast Product Manufacturer Creating 130 Jobs In Dorchester County Sundaram-Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminum cast products to global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),…
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Sundaram-Clayton Limited launching first U.S. operations
February 9, 2017
Aluminum Die-Cast Product Manufacturer Creating 130 Jobs In Dorchester County Sundaram-Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminum cast products to global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),…
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