D. Michael Wilson resigns as CEO of Ingevity; Chairman Richard Kelson appointed interim CEO
February 21, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation announced that Ingevity’s board of directors and D. Michael Wilson agreed that he would resign as president, CEO, and a director, effective immediately. The…
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Niagara Bottling establishing operations in Florence County
February 21, 2020
More Than $70 Million Investment to Create 70 New Jobs Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer in the U.S., announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company’s more…
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Lifoam Industries, LLC formally expands and introduces new identity for healthcare, commercial & consumer segments
February 20, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Lifoam Industries, LLC, a long-time temperature-control packaging manufacturer, has officially announced the expansion and launch of a new company identity, to include name, logo, and domain name.…
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Domtar declares regular quarterly dividend
February 20, 2020
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS). The dividend of US$0.455 per…
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Local FASTSIGNS recognized among top-performing centers nationwide
February 19, 2020
FASTSIGNS® of Columbia-Harbison Blvd., a local sign and visual graphics provider, was recognized as a top-performing center at the 2020 FASTSIGNS International Convention held in Phoenix, Arizona. Owned by Gerry…
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Douglas Machine Shop, Inc. expanding operations in Chesterfield County
February 13, 2020
More Than $2.5 Million Investment Will Create 13 New Jobs Douglas Machine Shop, Inc., a custom metal fabricator and machine shop, announced plans to expand its current operations in Chesterfield…
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Prodigy Cabinetry establishing operations in Greenville County
February 12, 2020
$2.5 Million Investment Will Create 80 New Jobs Prodigy Cabinetry, a manufacturer of European-styled cabinetry, today announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 80…
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New programs offered at Greenville Technical College
February 12, 2020
New programs have been approved at Greenville Technical College and are now enrolling students. These programs are designed to meet specific needs for Upstate employers. A 3D Design and Digital…
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Prodigy Cabinetry establishing operations in Greenville County
February 12, 2020
$2.5 Million Investment Will Create 80 New Jobs Prodigy Cabinetry, a manufacturer of European-styled cabinetry, announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 80 new…
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Scientex Packaging Film establishing operations in Lancaster County
February 11, 2020
$43 Million Investment Will Create 69 New Jobs Scientex Packaging Film announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $43 million investment is projected to create 69 new…
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Heartland Automation
February 10, 2020
Heartland Automation is an experienced and accomplished robot systems integrator located in the heart of the southern automotive corridor. We have expertise with mobile robots & AGV’s, industrial robots, material…
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SYNNEX Corporation recognizes 11 executives named to CRN’s 2020 Channel Chiefs listing
February 10, 2020
SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading business process services company, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named 11 SYNNEX executives to its prestigious list of 2020…
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National Machining & Fabrication, Inc. expanding operations in York County
February 4, 2020
More than $4.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs National Machining & Fabrication, Inc. (NMF) announced plans to expand its current operations in York County. The more than $4.2…
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A Conversation with Grant Phillips, REI Automation
February 3, 2020
In early November 2019, local Columbia,SC-based company, REI Automation announced that it was being acquired by a German company, The Hahn Group. REI is an incredible, local business story. The…
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Ingevity reports preliminary fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results
February 3, 2020
FOURTH QUARTER Net sales of $303.4 million were up 8.9% versus the prior year quarter’s sales of $278.6 million Net income of $44.3 million was up 5.2% versus net income…
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Materials Sciences expanding operations again in Greenville County
January 30, 2020
Materials Sciences LLC (MSC), an engineering services and manufacturing company, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $4.2 million investment is expected to create 34 new jobs.…
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Materials Sciences expanding operations again in South Carolina
January 30, 2020
Materials Sciences LLC (MSC), an engineering services and manufacturing company, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $4.2 million investment is expected to create 34 new jobs.…
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Materials Sciences expanding operations again in South Carolina
January 30, 2020
Materials Sciences LLC (MSC), an engineering services and manufacturing company, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $4.2 million investment is expected to create 34 new jobs.…
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Husman launches quality & compliance consulting company
January 30, 2020
Dr. David Husman has launched David Husman Consulting, LLC, a company that assists manufacturers with quality and compliance within the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and biotech industries. Services include quality program development,…
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Michelin named top tire manufacturer among ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’
January 29, 2020
Employees rank Michelin in FORTUNE magazine’s annual survey Michelin has been ranked the top tire manufacturer and third by FORTUNE magazine among the “World’s Most Admired Companies” in the Motor Vehicle Parts…
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Georgia-Pacific to expand Darlington Dixie plate and bowl operations
January 29, 2020
Georgia-Pacific announced that it will make an investment of more than $145 million at its Darlington, South Carolina, Dixie plant that will expand plate and bowl making operations. This investment is based…
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Jarden Process Solutions announces new company brand identity and name changes
January 29, 2020GREENVILLE, SC – Jarden Process Solutions, a manufacturing and material sciences group of companies offering custom-designed plastic components, zinc-based products, engineered nylon resins and monofilaments, and temperature controlled products, announced…
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StoneWorks, Inc. expanding operations in Beaufort County
January 29, 2020
$3.2 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs StoneWorks, Inc., an interior craftsmanship company, announced plans to expand its operations in Beaufort County. The $3.2 million investment is projected to…
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GreenCore Materials to establish operations in Georgetown County
January 29, 2020More Than $10 Million Investment to Create 74 New Jobs GreenCore Materials, a new manufacturer of composite materials used to strengthen plastic extruded profiles, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Milliken & Company finalizes acquisition of Borchers
January 28, 2020
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, has formally acquired Borchers Group Limited (“Borchers”), a global specialty chemicals…
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Greenville Technical College hires academic program director and professor for state’s first bachelor’s degree at a technical college
January 23, 2020Greenville Technical College’s Bachelor in Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology was launched last fall. With this degree, South Carolina has joined at least 22 states where policies authorize two-year…
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AVX Corporation announces preliminary third quarter results
January 23, 2020
FOUNTAIN INN, SC – AVX Corporation (NYSE: AVX) reported preliminary unaudited results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2019. Chief Executive Officer and President, John Sarvis, stated, “We completed…
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SCMA announces 2020 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award recipients
January 17, 2020The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized Jim Newsome and Mark Propst as the 2020 recipients of the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award during an awards dinner at the…
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Milliken & Company celebrates associates with the 2019 Milliken Honors
January 17, 2020
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, distinguished more than 80 associates during its 2019 Milliken Honors reception…
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Optimized Armor, Inc. establishing new operations in York County
January 15, 2020
More Than $3.7 Million Investment Creating 100 New Jobs Optimized Armor, Inc., an industry-leading armor steel supplier, announced plans to establish operations in York County. The more than $3.7 million…
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Domtar Corporation 2020 quarterly earnings schedule
January 14, 2020
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) announced the following tentative 2020 quarterly earnings schedule: First Quarter 2020: Thursday, April 30, 2020 Second Quarter 2020: Thursday, July…
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Financial instant issuance industry veteran Jim Pond joins Matica Technologies
January 14, 2020
Pond joins a tenured and experienced instant issuance team at Matica to help continue to grow the organization’s instant issuance portfolio in the U.S. PIEDMONT, SC – Matica Technologies announced…
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Milliken & Company announces intent to acquire Borchers from The Jordan Company
January 13, 2020
Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Borchers…
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Richland County locker room manufacturer expands operations
January 10, 2020Columbia Systems International of South Carolina (CSiSC) recently announced plans to move its growing operations to 9031 Farrow Road in Northeast Columbia. The move represents a 42,000-square-foot expansion from its…
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Ingevity’s Michael Wilson to present at CJS Securities Investor Conference on January 8, 2020
January 7, 2020NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) announced that Michael Wilson, president and CEO, will present at the CJS Securities 20th Annual “New Ideas for the New Year”…
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Nephron opens in-house pharmacy for employees, families
January 6, 2020
The vision of Lou and Bill Kennedy – to offer employees of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation an in-house pharmacy for their health care, prescription medication and over-the-counter drug needs – became…
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Domtar board members recognized as WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors
December 21, 2019
FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation congratulates three of its board members, Giannella Alvarez, Mary A. Winston and Pamela B. Strobel, on being named to WomenInc. Magazine’s list of 2019…
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Milliken & Company Innovations earn R&D 100 award recognition
December 20, 2019
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced DeltaMax Performance Modifiers and Polartec Power Air fabric each won an R&D 100 award. D2 Convertible Flooring was selected as a finalist. All…
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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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