Milliken & Company announces Milliken Honors recipients
January 10, 2024
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company recognized 156 associates during the seventh annual Milliken Honors awards on January 9. Celebrating exceptional associates and teams who rose to the challenge and…
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Capital Concrete Co. grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Fairfield County, SC
January 10, 2024
$8.25 Million investment will create 17 new jobs Capital Concrete Co., a construction materials supplier, announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Fairfield County. The company’s…
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Carolina Handling approved as DOD SkillBridge partner
January 9, 2024
Carolina Handling has been approved by the U.S. Department of Defense as a DOD SkillBridge Authorized Organization to provide job training opportunities for military service members transitioning to the civilian…
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AFL acquires Forza Telecom, enhancing its position in wireless markets for major sports venues
January 3, 2024
SPARTANBURG, SC – AFL, an international manufacturer of fiber optic cable and accessories and provider of engineering and installation services, announces it has acquired Forza Telecom, operating as DGP (DAS…
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Alupress, LLC expanding operations in Laurens County
December 15, 2023
Nearly $26 Million Investment Will Create 64 New Jobs Alupress, LLC (Alupress), a manufacturer of automotive die casting components, today announced plans to expand operations in Laurens County. The company’s $25.98…
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AESC expanding Florence County electric vehicle gigafactory
December 14, 2023
AESC, a world-leading electric vehicle battery technology company, announced the expansion of its battery cell facility in Florence County. The $810 million investment will create 450 new jobs. Expected to…
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Allen Klump joins SCMA as VP of Government Relations
December 13, 2023
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Allen Klump has joined the organization as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Allen to the SCMA…
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New hospital industrial maintenance youth apprenticeship launching in the Pee Dee thanks to a $25,000 Power:Ed grant to Big Picture Learning
December 11, 2023Big Picture Learning (BPL), has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the creation of a hospital industrial maintenance youth apprenticeship…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners appoints Kevin L. Schemm as Operating Advisor and Lead Director of Accurus Aerospace Corporation
December 7, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced the appointment of Kevin L. Schemm…
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Additive Plastics Group expands manufacturing operations in Anderson County
December 7, 2023
$6.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs Additive Plastics Group, LLC (APG), a premier manufacturer of color and additive concentrates, specialty compounds and custom engineered products, today announced it is…
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JTEKT North America expands manufacturing operation in Greenville
December 7, 2023
Global company to invest $48.4 million, add 87 jobs at Greenville, SC facility JTEKT North America, a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions and high-performance machine tools,…
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TMC Transportation grows Southeast presence with expansion in Richland County
December 5, 2023
$38 million investment will create 185 jobs TMC Transportation, one of the trucking industry’s premier flatbed carriers, announced it is growing its Southeast presence with the expansion of its regional…
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Carolina Handling named a South Carolina veteran friendly employer
December 5, 2023
Carolina Handling was named a veteran-friendly employer by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) during a presentation held on December 5, 2023, at the company’s Hilton Learning Center…
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Offline Slitter Specialist
November 21, 2023
POSITION: Offline Slitter Specialist – Normal schedule (Monday-Friday- 8 hour schedule) This position is responsible for operating the Offline Slitter at SL1 which is used as a tool to re-inspect,…
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Sage Automotive Interiors announces major expansion of Abbeville (SC) Plant, creating more jobs by 2028
November 21, 2023
Sage Automotive Interiors, one of the world’s leading providers of automotive interior materials, announced plans to renovate and expand the Sharon Plant in Abbeville, SC, resulting in the creation of…
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Fibertex Nonwovens – Offline Slitter Specialist
November 17, 2023
POSITION: Offline Slitter Specialist – Normal schedule (Monday-Friday- 8 hour schedule) This position is responsible for operating the Offline Slitter at SL1 which is used as a tool to re-inspect,…
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Scout Motors opens South Carolina office in Columbia’s BullStreet District
November 16, 2023
New office will house growing Scout Motors team during Production Center construction Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the next generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, announced…
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Carolina Handling releases “Santa’s Legendary Solutions,” third in a series of children’s holiday books
November 14, 2023
What would happen if the Easter Bunny, Cupid, Jack Frost and other members of the Council of Legendary Figures suddenly began losing their powers? Find the answer in “Santa’s Legendary…
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ZF Group Expands Manufacturing Facility in Laurens County with $500 Million Investment
November 14, 2023
$500 million investment will create 400 new jobs ZF Group, an original equipment supplier for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, today announced it is expanding ZF Transmissions Gray…
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Colite Technologies expands its footprint with the acquisition of new headquarters building in downtown Columbia
November 10, 2023
Former Nuttall Tire Building Gets New Life on Millwood Ave Colite Technologies, an emerging leader in renewable energy solutions, announced the acquisition of a 15,000 square-foot warehouse building that formerly…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance urges Supreme Court to take up labor case, warns of nationwide impacts to manufacturers
November 8, 2023
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the SC State Ports Authority’s (SCSPA) petition for a hearing…
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Giti Tire awarded winner of 2023 Formula DRIFT Tire Manufacturer Cup
November 7, 2023
RICHBURG, SC – Giti Tire, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, announced it is the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Formula DRIFT Tire Manufacturer Cup. This recognition cements Giti…
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Emerger Strategies is now Climate Neural Certified
November 2, 2023
Emerger Strategies, a sustainable business consultancy that helps companies measure and improve their sustainability performance, is proud to announce it is officially Climate Neutral Certified. Emerger Strategies joins the growing…
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Sage Automotive Interiors Partners with US startup NFW
October 24, 2023
Strategic cooperation to deliver scale in the field of plastic-free, plant-based, fully circular leather alternatives for automotive interiors. Sage Automotive Interiors has partnered with US-based startup, NFW, a producer of a plastic-free,…
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BOC Sciences introduces a novel XDC platform to advance biomedical research
October 18, 2023
BOC Sciences, a leading supplier of research chemicals and custom services, has unveiled its innovative XDC platform, providing a significant tool for drug delivery. The newly developed XDC platform offered…
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Carolina Handling named a RepVue Top Sales Organization for second half of 2023
October 17, 2023
Carolina Handling has been named a Top Overall Sales Organization by RepVue, receiving seven total Reppy Awards for the second half of 2023. An online platform for B2B sales professionals,…
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Air Compressor Services repeats “Fastest Growing Companies” honors
October 12, 2023
Air Compressor Services (ACS) was named #18 on Integrated Media Publishing’s “Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina” list. This was a leap from #38 on the 2022 list. To earn…
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Tindall Corporation recognizes 60th anniversary with company-wide celebration
October 10, 2023
Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast, prestressed concrete solutions, recently celebrated its 60 years in business by hosting events at each of its locations. The company’s workforce of more…
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SC Manufacturers Announce Initiatives Designed to Foster a World-Class Workforce
October 7, 2023
In recognition of National Manufacturing Day on October 6, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced a historic partnership with the University of South Carolina (USC) designed to foster a…
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Giti Tire earns Top Safety Recognition Award
September 26, 2023
Giti Tire, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, is proud to announce it earned FM Global’s Highly Protected Risk Award this week. This award recognizes companies that meet the…
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GreenWood, Inc. names Shane Westfall as Site Supervisor
September 26, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an industrial plant maintenance, operations, and construction support solutions provider, announces that Shane Westfall has been named Site Supervisor for their project location in Buffalo, West Virginia. In…
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Biotech company MycoWorks begins production at the world’s first commercial-scale Fine mycelium™ plant in Union, SC
September 21, 2023
UNION, SC – Biotechnology company MycoWorks begins production at its manufacturing facility in Union, S.C. The company is set to grow millions of square feet of its leather-alternative material produced with…
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Carolina Handling donates proceeds from patriotic forklift auction to Upstate Warrior Solution, Folds of Honor
September 21, 2023Carolina Handling donated proceeds from its recent patriotic forklift auction to Folds of Honor Palmetto State Chapter and Upstate Warrior Solution, with each organization receiving $5,000 during a check presentation…
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Milliken included on America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
September 20, 2023
Milliken & Company, a diversified manufacturer with materials science expertise across textile, specialty chemical, floor covering and healthcare applications, made America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for the second year…
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Westinghouse establishes center of excellence for LEU+ fuel manufacturing in the United States
August 25, 2023Expanding state-of-the-art fuel operations in the US to meet future customer demand HOPKINS, SC – Westinghouse announced the creation of a center of excellence for Low Enriched Uranium Plus (LEU+)…
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Upcountry History Museum presents stories stitched in the seams
August 23, 2023
There’s an art to storytelling and in “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom – The Civil War Narrative Quilts of Vera P. Hall,” the stories are literally stitched in the seams…
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Nephron welcomes Morgan Nichols Scarnecchia as Chief of Staff
August 23, 2023
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation welcomed Morgan Nichols Scarnecchia as its Chief of Staff. In her new role, Scarnecchia will implement strategic business initiatives, manage daily operations and work alongside CEO, Lou…
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SOUTHTEC 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Innovative global suppliers, distributors and equipment builders to demonstrate latest technologies and solutions for southeast manufacturers
August 21, 2023
SOUTHTEC 2023, an SME event for small- to medium-size manufacturers (SMMs) and large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), supports the thriving southeast manufacturing industry by providing attendees with the ideal forum…
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Nephron announces Julie Rameas as Chief Procurement Officer
August 17, 2023
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation today announced Julie Rameas as Chief Procurement Officer. In her new role, Rameas will oversee all strategic sourcing and procurement activities. “We could not be more excited…
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Air Compressor Services breaks into top 5 of “Best Places to Work”
August 16, 2023
Best Companies Group, in collaboration with SC Biz News, has announced that Air Compressor Services (ACS) ranked No. 4 on the 2023 South Carolina Best Places to Work list. The…
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Air Compressor Services ranks 3077 on the 2023 Inc. 5000
August 16, 2023
For the 2nd Consecutive Year, Air Compressor Services Makes the Inc. 5000, at No. 3077, with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 168 Percent Inc. revealed that Air Compressor Services ranks No.…
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Carolina Crescent Consortium applies to Economic Development Administration for federal designation
August 14, 2023The application responds to Greenville-Anderson being identified as #1 in the US in strong economic capabilities with significant unrealized potential by building on our strengths to become a global leader…
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Nephron works to resolve nationwide drug shortage by producing vital medications
August 8, 2023
Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, a division of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is focused on resolving drug shortage concerns with the production of 0.5% Albuterol 5 mL, del Nido Cardioplegia, Lidocaine 1%…
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Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce honored with 2023 Leadership Award from Conference of State Manufacturers Associations
July 27, 2023
The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce was honored with the 2023 Leadership Award from the Conference of State Manufacturers Associations, whose members also serve as the National Association of Manufacturers’ official…
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Setterstix
July 24, 2023
We manufacture the paper stick for medical swabs, candy, and all kinds of other applications and uses for the global market.
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Quoizel begins new chapter as a standalone company
July 21, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – Quoizel, LLC, a leading brand in decorative lighting, announced that it has emerged as a standalone company after its former parent company, NBG Home filed for Chapter…
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Carolina Handling hosting patriotic forklift auction for charity
July 20, 2023
On National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25, Carolina Handling will launch an online auction to raise funds for two veteran organizations, Folds of Honor and Upstate Warrior Solution,…
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CONNEX South Carolina now available for SC manufacturers
July 19, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster, alongside leadership from South Carolina’s business community, announced the launch of CONNEX South Carolina, a free online platform that provides one-stop access to manufacturers in the state…
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SC Ports finishes fiscal year 2023 with strong June
July 19, 2023
A cargo ship filled with goods sails through Charleston Harbor. South Carolina now has the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet. (Photo/Provided by Matthew Peacock Media)…
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Help Desk / HR Assistant – Human Resources
July 13, 2023
The Help Desk/ HR Assistant will welcome visitors, customers, and provide Help Desk/Administrative Assistance support to all employees and visitors. The position will also provide support to the human resources…
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