Sea Pro Boats, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County
December 20, 2019
More Than $3 Million Investment Creating 135 New Jobs Sea Pro Boats, LLC, a saltwater fishing boat manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Fairfield County. The more than $3…
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Alorica expanding operations in Charleston County
December 20, 2019
$1.2 million Investment Will Create More Than 300 New Jobs Alorica announced plans to expand its current operations in Charleston County. The $1.2 million investment will create more than 300…
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Custom Profile establishing operations in Kershaw County
December 18, 2019
$1.7 Million Investment to Create 70 New Jobs Custom Profile, a manufacturer and supplier of plastic profile extrusions, announced plans to establish operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $1.7 million…
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Global Lending Services LLC expanding operations in Greenville County
December 18, 2019
Global Lending Services LLC (GLS), an automotive lending company, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Greenville County. The more than $4.2 million investment is expected to create 669…
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Hubbell Power Systems acquires Cantega Technologies
December 18, 2019
COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, December 9, Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. (HPS) acquired Cantega Technologies and its associated brands, GreenJacket, Reliaguard and Cantega RTS. Cantega joins the Hubbell Power…
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Alcami Corporation expanding operations in Charleston County
December 17, 2019
$17 Million Investment to Create 30 New Jobs Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of fully-integrated custom end-to-end solutions for the pharmaceutical and biologics industries, today announced plans to expand the…
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Palmetto Pedic establishing operations in Cherokee County
December 17, 2019$8.5 million investment will create more than 60 new jobs Palmetto Pedic, a mattress manufacturing company, announced plans to establish operations in Cherokee County. The $8.5 million investment is expected…
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Nucor announces increase in cash dividend
December 13, 2019
The board of directors of Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) increased the regular quarterly cash dividend on Nucor’s common stock to $0.4025 per share. This cash dividend is payable on February 11, 2020 to stockholders…
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Domtar Corporation and Classroom Central announce “Powerful Pages by Domtar” literacy partnership
December 13, 2019
This partnership will focus on making a year-round effort to increase local literacy rates by providing the tools needed in the classroom and at home. FORT MILL, SC – Domtar…
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Kemira expanding operations in Richland County
December 13, 2019
Company Investing $20 Million into Project Kemira, a global chemicals company, announced plans to expand operations in Richland County, investing $20 million into the project. Founded in 1920 and headquartered…
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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation expanding Cherokee County operations
December 12, 2019
More than $13.9 million investment will create 193 new jobs Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a leading manufacturer of premium vehicle chassis, announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County.…
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Nucor acquires TrueCore insulated panels
December 11, 2019
Nucor Corporation announced that it is acquiring TrueCore, LLC (TrueCore), an insulated metal panel manufacturing company with a facility in Laurens, South Carolina. TrueCore produces insulated metal panels serving the…
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New-Indy Containerboard establishing operations in York County
December 11, 2019
Company Investing $240 Million into the New Operations New-Indy Containerboard, a manufacturer and supplier of recycled containerboard for the corrugated box industry, today announced plans to establish operations in York…
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Patterson Fan is celebrating 30 years of air movement innovation and growth
December 10, 2019
Patterson Fan, The Authority in Air Movement Solutions, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of manufacturing excellence in Blythewood, South Carolina. In 1989, Patterson Fan Company (PFC) started as a side-line…
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Bosch Community Fund supports dual enrollment at Greenville Technical College
December 10, 2019
A $25,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund is providing scholarship assistance for high school students enrolled in Greenville Technical College STEM courses. The students are taking the classes for…
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Pharmacy-Lite Packaging establishing operations in Fairfield County
December 9, 2019
Investment Creating 33 New Jobs Pharmacy-Lite Packaging, a division of Pacific Management Holdings, LLC, announced plans to establish operations in Fairfield County. The company’s $2.9 million investment is expected to…
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Greenville Technical College and Renishaw, Inc. establish the Center for Manufacturing Innovation as Renishaw’s Southeastern Training Center
December 3, 2019Greenville Technical College and Renishaw, Inc. (“Renishaw”) have signed a Training and Facilities Services Agreement (“Agreement”) that establishes Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (“CMI”) as Renishaw’s Southeastern Training…
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MSI Mold Builders expanding operations in South Carolina
December 3, 2019
MSI Mold Builders, a plastic injection mold manufacturing company, today announced plans to expand the company’s current operations in Greenville County. The more than $2.5 million investment is expected to…
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AIRSYS Cooling Technologies Inc. establishing operations in Spartanburg County
December 3, 2019
More than $5 million investment to create 116 new jobs AIRSYS Cooling Technologies Inc., a global information, communication and technology (ICT) cooling solution provider, announced plans to establish operations in…
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Carver Maritime expanding Charleston County operations
November 20, 2019
More Than $14 Million Investment will Create 22 New Jobs Carver Maritime, LLC, an industrial port known for its shipping and warehousing storage operations, announced plans to expand its existing…
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Milliken enlists National Geographic for storytelling platform around accelerated solutions for a sustainable world
November 18, 2019
Highlighting its commitment to sustainability, a company priority for more than 100 years, Milliken & Company announced it has enlisted National Geographic to produce a series of custom articles in…
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Mary Ann Griggas-Smith promoted to Director of Corporate Engineering
November 18, 2019
Tindall Corporation promoted Mary Ann Griggas-Smith to Director of Corporate Engineering. With over 35 years of structural engineering experience, Mary Ann’s progression will contribute to reaching department goals and improving…
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BMW Plant Spartanburg announced as the 2019 Cultural Champion
November 13, 2019
Chapman Cultural Center announces that BMW Plant Spartanburg was awarded the “2019 Cultural Champion” at the annual Champions luncheon on Thursday, November 7th. Each year, Chapman Cultural Center honors its…
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The Urban Electric Co. expanding Charleston County operations
November 13, 2019More Than $10.7 Million Investment to Create 180 New Jobs The Urban Electric Co., an artisan lighting fixture designer and manufacturer, announced plans to expand its current Charleston County operations.…
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The South Carolina Lean Alliance rebrands as OpExChange
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Lean Alliance has rebranded as OpExChange. Why the name change? Because the scope of topics has increased to include more than lean manufacturing. OpExChange will now also…
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Pegasus Home Fashions establishing operations in Bamberg County
November 12, 2019
Pegasus Home Fashions, a manufacturer and provider of bedding and home products, today announced plans to establish operations in Bamberg County. The $1.1 million investment is projected to create 113…
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Samsung hosts 3rd annual Veterans Day Luncheon
November 11, 2019
Samsung honors veterans and military families in partnership with American Legion Posts 24 and 219 On Saturday, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA) hosted the 3rd Annual Veterans Day Luncheon at…
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ACI Plastics expanding Oconee County operations
November 11, 2019
Company investing $10 million into expansion ACI Plastics, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, announced plans for a $10 million expansion to its operations in Oconee County. The company will partner…
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REI Automation, Inc. becomes part of HAHN Group
November 7, 2019
HAHN Group has acquired REI Automation, Inc., which will continue to operate under existing management. The HAHN Group is a leading provider for factory automation and robotic solutions. The acquisition…
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DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Inc. establishing operations in York County
November 5, 2019
$18.5 Million Investment Will Create More Than 100 New Jobs DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Inc., an interior construction company that uses technology for client-driven design and manufacturing, announced plans to establish…
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Clarity Nutraceuticals brings health & wellness product manufacturing, distribution to Charleston, SC
October 31, 2019
Clarity Nutraceuticals, a Charleston-based health supplement manufacturing company formerly operating as CBD Carolinas, has launched a flagship line of ultra-pure hemp-based CBD capsule products formulated and produced locally by a…
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Festool USA selects Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) as Agency-of-Record
October 24, 2019
Power tool innovator partners with JDPR to provide strategic communications for major growth in FY 2020. Festool USA, building on nearly 100 years of precision-engineered power tool solutions, has selected…
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PROOF Alcohol Ice Cream honored with SC Branded 2019 Product Innovation Award
October 21, 2019
Just as the company’s Apple Pie Moonshine hits retail stores across the Carolinas, PROOF Alcohol Ice Cream is recognized as the 2019 Winner of the Product Innovation category of the…
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Strategy Plastics, LLC expanding operations to Anderson County
October 21, 2019
More than $3.4 million investment to create 81 new jobs Strategy Plastics, LLC, a full-service plastic injection molding company, announced plans to expand to Anderson County. The company’s more than…
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McCall Farms expanding Florence County operations
October 17, 2019
$50 million Investment will Create 140 New Jobs McCall Farms, the South Carolina-based manufacturers of Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods, Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts, Bruce’s Yams, Allens, Allens Popeye, Veg-All and…
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Lowcountry manufacturers celebrated for giving back at LMC annual event
October 16, 2019
Manufacturers have pledged more than $10 million dollars to local philanthropic efforts Lowcountry manufacturers have awarded or pledged more than $10,000,000 to local and regional charities, non-profit organizations and educational…
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Advanced Technology company expands operations in Richland County
October 16, 2019
REI Automation, a Columbia-based company that designs and builds robotics, assembly lines and special-purpose machines for the automotive, medical, nuclear, electronics and consumer goods markets, is expanding its operations in…
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Matthew Winokur joins Novolex as Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs
October 15, 2019
Matthew Winokur has been named Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Novolex, a new position at the company. As Senior Vice President, Winokur will help bring a unified approach…
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Spartan Motors, Inc. launching operations in Charleston County
October 15, 2019
Investment Creating More Than 300 New Jobs Spartan Motors, Inc., a leader in fleet, work truck and specialty service vehicle manufacturing, is establishing operations in Charleston County. The $1.15 million investment…
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Hubbell Lighting Creates Endowed Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
October 7, 2019
Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting, one of the largest lighting manufacturers in North America, has pledged $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to establish a new advanced manufacturing and engineering-related endowed scholarship…
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Integrated Power Services Acquires Excel Apparatus Services, Inc.
October 7, 2019
Leading industrial service provider broadens service coverage in the Southeast with addition of Charleston, SC full-service repair facility Integrated Power Services (IPS), the North American leader in service, repair and custom-engineered…
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Manufacturing Institute, NAM and Samsung seek creators at MFG Day event in South Carolina
October 6, 2019
MFG Day Kicks Off a Month-Long Celebration of Manufacturing—Connecting with the Future Workforce to Fill Manufacturing Skills Gap National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons traveled to Newberry,…
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Norman Moore promoted to Engineering Manager
October 3, 2019
Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division promoted Norman Moore to Engineering Manager. With over 10 years of dedicated service, Norman’s advancement will drive Tindall’s engineering capabilities further and empower the team…
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MM Technics expanding operations in Newberry County
October 3, 2019
$6 Million Investment Creating 35 New Jobs MM Technics, an American subsidiary of automotive supplier Muhr Metalltechnik, is expanding its Newberry County operations. The $6 million investment is creating 35…
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Governor, industry leaders, educators & students celebrate manufacturing in SC
October 2, 2019Gov. McMaster issues proclamation recognizing S.C. Manufacturing Week and National Manufacturing Day In recognition of the importance of manufacturing to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring…
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Michelin and Greenville County Schools hold ‘signing day’ ceremony for 2019/2020 class of Tech Scholars and Youth Apprenticeship students
September 24, 2019
Michelin reaffirms its commitment to invest in advanced manufacturing careers and technical education in South Carolina Michelin in partnership with Greenville County Schools recognized its 2019/2020 class of Michelin Tech…
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Polydeck Screen Corporation expanding operations in Spartanburg County
September 17, 2019
More Than $8.7 Million Investment Creating 45 New Jobs Polydeck Screen Corporation, a leading provider of polyurethane and rubber screen media and specialty screening solutions, is expanding its operations in…
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Kelly Mendez-Scheib named SC HR Professional of the Year
September 17, 2019
Tindall Corporation’s Vice President of Human Resources, Kelly Mendez-Scheib, was named South Carolina’s Human Resources Professional of the Year by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for her HR expertise…
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ZVerse and Shapeways announce integration partnership to deliver expert 3D Design solutions at scale
September 16, 2019ZVerse, Inc, developer of the only CAD as a Service (CADaaS) platform for digital manufacturing, announces its partnership with Shapeways, the world’s largest 3D printing service, to provide CADaaS to…
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Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC establishing Colleton County operations
September 16, 2019
More than $2.5 Million Investment Creating Approximately 55 Jobs Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC, a leading manufacturer of prestressed and precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish manufacturing…
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