Carolina Handling named 2025 MVP by the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association
February 4, 2025
Carolina Handling has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements during 2024 by industry trade association MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). This is…
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ES Foundry launches new solar cell factory in Greenwood, SC
February 4, 2025
GREENWOOD, SC – On Friday, Jan. 31, ES Foundry, an American company advancing U.S. solar by onshoring crystalline solar cell production, celebrated the grand opening of its cutting-edge manufacturing facility.…
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O’Dell Corporation welcomes new National Sales Director
February 4, 2025
O’Dell Corporation announced the appointment of Christopher R. Tricozzi as National Sales Director, bringing over 30 years of exceptional experience in B2B sales, marketing, and business development to the organization.…
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SCMA kicks off 2025 manufacturing priorities at statehouse event
January 29, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) unveiled its vision for the future of manufacturing in the Palmetto State during SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse. Introducing the organization’s 2025 legislative…
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Carolina Handling donates proceeds from holiday books sales to Literacy Together
January 22, 2025
Carolina Handling has donated proceeds from sales of its holiday pop-up book, Santa’s One-Stop Integration Shop, presenting a $5,000 check to Literacy Together in Asheville, North Carolina. One of the…
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Carolina Handling names Donnon Director of Sales
January 14, 2025
Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Andy Donnon its Director of Sales. Donnon joined Carolina Handling in 2020 as a business development…
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Luck Companies growing quarry operations across South Carolina
January 7, 2025
Combined investment of $450 million will create 70 new jobs FAST FACTS Luck Companies is growing its quarry operations across South Carolina. The combined investment of $450 million will create…
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Dodge® Industrial receives Distinguished Industry Partner of the Year Award
January 7, 2025
Dodge Industrial, Inc., a leading provider of innovative industrial solutions, received the Distinguished Industry Partner Award from the Anderson Institute of Technology (AIT) in recognition of its Belton manufacturing facility’s…
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Kuzco Lighting expands U.S. operations in Greenville County
January 3, 2025
Kuzco Lighting, a leader in modern decorative lighting solutions, announced the opening of a new distribution facility in Greenville, South Carolina, set to begin operations in January 2025. Located at…
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Carolina Handling gives back with Season of Service
December 23, 2024
Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has given back this holiday season by donating 58 hours of forklift service and repair and 5800 volunteer…
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Boeing commits to expand Charleston County operations
December 16, 2024
Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced it plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site and create 500 new…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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Dodge® Industrial named Large Manufacturer of the Year
December 12, 2024
Dodge Industrial, Inc., a leading provider of innovative industrial solutions, is announced it has received the 2024 Large Manufacturer of the Year Award from the Development Corporation of Anderson County…
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SC Manufacturing Leadership Program graduates inaugural class
December 11, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) celebrated a major milestone with the graduation of its inaugural class at the 3rd Annual SC Manufacturing Summit on December 4, 2024.…
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Manufacturers honored at the 2024 SC Manufacturing Summit
December 9, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) celebrated excellence in manufacturing at the 2024 SC Manufacturing Summit, where individuals and companies were recognized…
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Meyn America, LLC growing South Carolina footprint with expansion in Oconee County
December 9, 2024
Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leader in poultry processing solutions, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Oconee County. The company’s approximately $50…
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Magna International expands operations in Greenville County
December 4, 2024
Combined investment of approximately $200 million planned to create around 200 new jobs Today, the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced Magna International (Magna), a mobility technology company and one of the…
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AFL continues growth of Spartanburg County manufacturing operations
December 3, 2024
AFL, a manufacturer of fiber optic products and equipment, announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations across Spartanburg County. The company’s $155 million investment will create over 150 new jobs…
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Carolina Handling named a RepVue Top Sales Organization for Fall 2024
November 26, 2024
Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has won five RepVue Reppy Awards, including top overall sales organization and top Greater Charlotte area company, for…
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Milliken & Company announces investment in Tidal Vision
November 25, 2024
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company announced its investment and partnership with Tidal Vision, a global biomolecular technologies company unlocking the power of chitosan to develop scalable solutions for critical…
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357 Brewers establishing operations in Horry County
November 21, 2024
357 Brewers, a craft brewery, announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $6.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs. 357 Brewers’ new 10,000-square-foot facility, located at…
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Milo’s Tea Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
November 20, 2024
$53 million investment will create 80 new jobs Milo’s Tea Company (Milo’s Tea), a leading beverage company, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $53 million…
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AFL strengthens community impact with launch of The AFL Foundation
November 19, 2024
AFL celebrated its 40th anniversary today by announcing the formation of The AFL Foundation, a charitable partnership with the Spartanburg County Foundation. AFL will establish the foundation with an initial…
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Carolina Handling publishes children’s holiday pop-up book, Santa’s One-Stop Integration Shop
November 19, 2024
Carolina Handling touts its continuing evolution from a forklift-only provider to an intralogistics solutions company with the publication of a new holiday pop-up book entitled Santa’s One-Stop Integration Shop. In…
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Samaritan Biologics expanding Greenville County operations
November 18, 2024
$5 million investment will create 85 new jobs Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $5 million investment will create…
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Jobscope Advisory Council discusses new product features and future direction of ERP manufacturing software solution
November 12, 2024
Jobscope, Inc., who delivers a comprehensive manufacturing ERP software solution for order-driven manufacturing businesses, recently held their Advisory Council meeting that brought together client company representatives from various industries and…
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Tindall Corporation welcomes Paul Bieber as Director of Business Development
November 12, 2024
Tindall Corporation, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America, welcomed Paul Bieber as Director of Business Development. “We’re truly excited by Paul’s addition to the Tindall family,”…
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Koops Automation Systems to invest $10.2 million in Greenville County
October 31, 2024
Expansion to Create 26 Jobs Koops Automation Systems (Koops), a leader in delivering custom automation solutions, is expanding its Greenville County facility with a $10.2 million investment, creating 26 new…
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Tech firm Kopis bolsters AI credentials through Orange Bees deal
October 30, 2024
The agreement marks significant growth amid Kopis’ 25th anniversary and introduces HoneyBrain, an AI-powered quality control platform enhancing manufacturing standards through advanced visual detection Kopis, a Greenville, South Carolina-based tech…
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AAC East, LLC expands Marlboro County operations
October 30, 2024
$6 million investment will create 25 new jobs FAST FACTS AAC East, LLC (AAC East) is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new…
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Casting Cleaning Resources expanding Greenwood County operations
October 29, 2024
Casting Cleaning Resources (CCR), a provider of casting cleaning services, announced it is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company’s $5 million investment will create 42 new jobs while retaining…
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Carolina Handling continues 58th anniversary celebration with 58 for 58 season of service
October 22, 2024
In celebration of its 58 years in business in 2024, Carolina Handling donated 58 Raymond motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. The company…
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BENTELER expands Spartanburg County operations
October 22, 2024
BENTELER Automotive Corporation (BENTELER) announced it is expanding its Spartanburg County operations. The $47.9 million investment will improve the company’s manufacturing and assembly facility. BENTELER is a leading global automotive…
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Special report from Colliers | South Carolina
October 17, 2024
Analyzing Migration Trends that Affect the Commercial Real Estate Industry In this special report, Colliers | South Carolina’s research team analyzed migration data to and from all major markets across…
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Maxwood Furniture expands Marion County operations
October 17, 2024
$6 million investment will create 43 new jobs Maxwood Furniture is expanding its operations in Marion County. The company’s $6 million investment will create 43 new jobs. Maxwood Furniture is…
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S.C. Commerce awarded grant to support state exporters
October 15, 2024
State of South Carolina receives U.S. Small Business Administration funding The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration…
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South Carolina recognizes National Manufacturing Day, dedicates October as SC Manufacturing Month
October 4, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has once again issued a proclamation recognizing October 4, 2024, as National Manufacturing Day and dedicating October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month. “National Manufacturing Day and South…
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Dodge® Industrial’s Kaleigh Aldridge selected for Leadership Greenville program
October 2, 2024
Kaleigh Aldridge, Engineering Manager at the Dodge Greenville gearing manufacturing facility, was accepted as a member of Leadership Greenville’s 51st class. The extensive 10-month experience is Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kelly Barnes, Yachtail Vodka Cocktail
September 19, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Keurig Dr Pepper continues growing Spartanburg County operations
September 17, 2024
$141 million investment will create 84 new jobs Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), a leading producer of hot and cold beverages, announced the continued growth of its state-of-the-art, single serve coffee roasting…
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A Conversation with Ric Hoke, Founder, WAVS Custom
September 11, 2024
WAVS Custom is a Greenville-based startup that manufactures custom-fit ear audio products. It developed a patented, 3D scanning and manufacturing platform that makes custom-fitted in-ear monitors (IEMs) that provide a…
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ARKU Inc. selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
September 10, 2024
ARKU Inc. (ARKU), a leader in sheet metal leveling and deburring, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The multimillion-dollar investment will create approximately 10…
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SCMA announces the 2024-2025 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program
August 26, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its 2024-2025 class of 23 manufacturing leaders for the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP). The class is comprised of professionals representing a…
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Carolina Handling supports hunger relief organizations with equipment giveaway
August 26, 2024
In celebration of Carolina Handling’s 58 years in business in 2024, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based intralogistics company has awarded 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout the Carolinas,…
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BASF VETS Employee Resource Group partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds for children in need
August 15, 2024
Dozens of children in Oconee County have beds soon after an inspiring day of building done by volunteers from BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) in Seneca. Members of…
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TealHaus welcomes Shelby Cohen as new designer
August 14, 2024
TealHaus, a local marketing agency with a focus on strategic storytelling, is excited to announce the addition of Shelby Cohen to their team as a graphic designer. With a passion…
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Carbotech Group selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
August 1, 2024
Carbotech Group (Carbotech), an equipment manufacturer for the sawmill industry, announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $3.4 million investment will create 35…
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Halton MEI USA, Inc. selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation
July 23, 2024
$2.6 million investment will create 65 new jobs Halton MEI USA, Inc. (Halton), a leader in indoor climate technology, announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South…
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SC Launch Inc. announces third investment in Bubble Paper
July 23, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Bubble Paper as part of a $10 million Series A funding round. The Greenville-based company is revolutionizing the packaging industry with its…
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BASF VETS partner with Blue Ridge Community Center
July 22, 2024
SENECA, SC – The Blue Ridge Community Center now has six state-of-the-art basketball goals in its newly constructed courts thanks to a team from BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions…
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