AGY Holding Corp. expanding operations in Aiken County
January 6, 2016
Glass Fiber Company Investing To Expand Aiken County Operations AGY Holding Corp. (AGY), a leading global producer of glass fiber yarns and high-strength glass fiber reinforcement materials, is expanding…
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The Okonite Company Expanding Midlands Operations
December 22, 2015
Company Investing $19.5 Million To Expand Orangeburg County Facility The Okonite Company, a premier manufacturer of high-quality, insulated electric wire and cable, is expanding its existing operations in Orangeburg County.…
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Akebono Brake Corporation Expanding Midlands Operations
December 16, 2015
Company Investing More Than $40 Million To Create 100 New Jobs In Lexington County COLUMBIA, S.C. – Akebono Brake Corporation, a leader in advanced brake and friction material development production,…
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Boise Cascade Company expanding Chester County operations
December 9, 2015
Manufacturing Company Investing $23.5 Million To Expand Operations In Chester Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC), one of the largest producers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America and…
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Monti Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
December 8, 2015
GREENWOOD COUNTY, SC – Monti Inc. (Monti), an industrial manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its Greenwood County manufacturing operations. The company is investing more than $500,000 in the project.…
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Manufacturers applaud passage of Ex-Im reauthorization
December 4, 2015
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) applauded the passage of legislation that included a multiyear reauthorization of the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. The reauthorization, which was included in a long-term…
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USA eShop continues to grow European sales for US manufacturers
December 3, 2015
USA eShop LLC, an ecommerce business that exclusively sells ‘Made in USA’ products in Europe, has shown an average 25% increase in sales per month since August of this year.…
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Milliken innovations win R&D 100 Awards for fourth consecutive year
November 30, 2015
Hyperform® HPN 210 M and Milliguard® AOX-1 named two of the most technologically significant products of 2015 Milliken & Company was honored with two R&D 100 Awards for 2015, given…
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SCMEP announces appointment of new president
November 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – SCMEP, a non-profit resource for South Carolina manufacturing companies, announced that the Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chuck Spangler as President. “After a thorough and deliberate…
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Colite chosen by American Airlines for international sign rebranding
November 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Colite, a global signage company headquartered in Columbia, SC, was recently selected by American Airlines as a primary signage provider for the airline’s massive rebrand. To date,…
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Colite chosen by American Airlines for international sign rebranding
November 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colite, a global signage company headquartered in Columbia, SC, was recently selected by American Airlines as a primary signage provider for the airline’s massive rebrand. To date,…
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Sonoco to officially open iPS Studio October 27
October 26, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, will host the Grand Opening of its Innovative Packaging Solutions (iPS) Studio in Hartsville, S.C., October…
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Manufacturing Quick Jobs Open House Can Open Doors to New Career
October 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College’s Corporate & Career Development Division will host a Quick Jobs Manufacturing Open House on Thursday, October 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the…
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BEN-NO-MO collapsible stand poised to change the tailgating accessories game
October 7, 2015
Innovative, industrial-strength product proves perfect for coolers, toolboxes, tabletop grills FLORENCE, SC – The brainchild of business partners Larry Lyerly, Jimmy Gregg, and Chad Lyerly; the BEN-NO-MO adjustable and collapsible stand for coolers,…
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New report identifies personal experience as top influencer of youth career decisions
October 4, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The Manufacturing Institute, in partnership with SkillsUSA and the Educational Research Center of America, released a new report identifying the characteristics of experiences that impact student…
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Mitsubishi Polyester Film expanding Upstate Operations
September 28, 2015
Company Investing $100 Million To Expand Production Capacity At Greer, S.C. Facility . GREER, SC – Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc. one of the world’s largest suppliers of polyester film, is…
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Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd. Establishing Upstate Operations
September 23, 2015Automotive Industry Supplier Investing $24 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 109 New Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., a global textiles manufacturer, is establishing…
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Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd. Establishing Upstate Operations
September 23, 2015Automotive Industry Supplier Investing $24 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 109 New Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., a global textiles manufacturer, is establishing…
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GreenWood, Inc. adds Greg Crooke as Project Site Leader
September 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Greg Crooke as Project Site Leader at the Honeywell Aerospace facility in Greer,…
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REI Automation celebrates 25th annivesary with expansion, new location
September 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – REI Automation is celebrating 25 years designing and building custom industrial equipment including assembly lines, robotic cells and special-purpose machines. The company has experienced steady growth over…
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REI Automation celebrates 25th annivesary with expansion, new location
September 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – REI Automation is celebrating 25 years designing and building custom industrial equipment including assembly lines, robotic cells and special-purpose machines. The company has experienced steady growth over…
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KEMET awarded 2015 Excellence in Sustainability Award by Cisco
September 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, announced that it has received the 2015 Excellence in Sustainability Award from Cisco®. This prestigious award…
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DRÄXLMAIER expanding Upstate operations
September 16, 2015
Company Investing $35 Million To Expand Its Existing Spartanburg County Manufacturing Facility . SPARTANBURG, SC – The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, is expanding its existing manufacturing…
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Pro Towels Expanding Abbeville County Operations
September 15, 2015
Company Investing $1.7 Million To Expand Its Existing Abbeville County Manufacturing Facility . ABBEVILLE, SC – Pro Towels, the largest towel supplier to the promotional product industry, is expanding its existing…
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Sonoco achieves 5-year sustainability targets
September 5, 2015
Substantially Lowers CO2, Water Usage While Improving Plant Waste Reduction, Establishes New 2020 Improvement Goals HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, released…
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BFGoodrich commercial truck tires introduce new extended warranty
August 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – BFGoodrich® Commercial Truck Tires is introducing an extended warranty for its commercial truck tires and casings, effective on claims filed on or after Sept. 1, 2015. Reflecting the brand’s…
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Shaw to expand South Carolina carpet fiber plant
August 26, 2015
$45 million investment to add fiber production capabilities . . COLUMBIA, SC – Shaw Industries, Inc. (Shaw) announced it is investing at least $45 million in its Lexington County, S.C. carpet…
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Lankford joins GreenWood, Inc. as Senior Maintenance and Reliability Manager
August 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Jim Lankford has been named Senior Maintenance and Reliability Manager for the company’s West Virginia…
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Honda of South Carolina expanding Florence County operations
August 13, 2015
Company Investing $42 Million To Launch Two New Product Lines FLORENCE, SC – Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles…
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Honda of South Carolina expanding Florence County operations
August 13, 2015
Company Investing $42 Million To Launch Two New Product Lines FLORENCE, SC – Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing of world-class all-terrain vehicles…
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ZF Transmissions Gray Court Expanding Laurens County Operations
August 12, 2015
Company Investing $22.5 Million To Expand Manufacturing Capacity, Creating 545 New Jobs LAURENS COUNTY, SC – ZF, a global supplier of driveline and chassis technology, as well as active and…
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Rhythmlink Again Named One of the Best Places to Work
August 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – For the fourth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list, placing #12 in the Small/Medium Employer…
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Gerber Childrenswear establishing Lowcountry operations
August 5, 2015
Company investing $33 million to construct new distribution center in Berkeley County BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Gerber Childrenswear LLC, a leading marketer of children’s apparel, is constructing a new distribution…
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Gerber Childrenswear establishing Lowcountry operations
August 5, 2015
Company investing $33 million to construct new distribution center in Berkeley County BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Gerber Childrenswear LLC, a leading marketer of children’s apparel, is constructing a new distribution…
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International Manufacturers To Convene In Greenville For Global Carolina Connections 2015
August 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The 3rd Annual Global Carolina Connections Conference on international investment will be held on 18 August 2015, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in Greenville, SC. This…
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Rhythmlink introduces new Invisa-Electrode™ line, artifact free CT imaging electrodes
August 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Rhythmlink International, LLC announced the debut of their new Invisa-Electrode line, artifact free CT imaging electrodes that enable a continuous collection of EEG data before and after…
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Randy Dobbs joins Board of Ranger AeroSystems
July 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Ranger AeroSystems LLC, a private equity consolidator specializing in aerospace components and interiors overhaul services, has added Randy Dobbs to its Board of Directors. This is Ranger’s newest…
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Amazon Announces Prime Day Update
July 15, 2015
Peak order rates exceed Black Friday COLUMBIA, SC – Amazon Prime members are shopping at record rates and will find more deals coming all day. “Prime Day peak order rates…
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KEMET Expands Automotive Polymer Electrolytic Capacitors
July 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, announced extensions to its automotive grade polymer electrolytic capacitors. The T591 High Performance Automotive Grade Polymer Electrolytic Series delivers stability and endurance…
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Michelin Expands Latest SmartWay-Verified X One Tire And Retread Offering
July 14, 2015
New MICHELIN X One Multi Energy T tire and retread deliver breakthrough reduction in irregular wear for regional operations GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North…
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Sonoco Board Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
July 14, 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) has declared a $.35 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on September 10, 2015, to shareholders…
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Columbia metropolitan area logs record number of exports
July 12, 2015
Columbia Area Goods Exports Increased 19.4 Percent to a Record High in 2014 WASHINGTON, SC – The U.S. Department of Commerce released a report highlighting goods exports from U.S.…
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KEMET announces new global sales and marketing Senior Vice President
July 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, is pleased to announce that Claudio Lollini is appointed Senior Vice President of Global Sales and…
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Trade Promotion Authority
July 1, 2015
Peter M. Brown President Colite International As president of South Carolina’s Colite International, I know the importance of global trade to the success of our business. Like many homegrown…
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Trade Promotion Authority
July 1, 2015
Peter M. Brown President Colite International As president of South Carolina’s Colite International, I know the importance of global trade to the success of our business. Like many homegrown…
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Precorp opens state-of-the-art cutting tool facility in South Carolina
June 28, 2015SC Commerce’s Ford Graham on hand as advanced manufacturer surpasses investment and hiring commitment years ahead of schedule COLUMBIA, SC – Precorp Inc., a provider of engineered cutting tool solutions…
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Precorp opens state-of-the-art cutting tool facility in South Carolina
June 28, 2015
SC Commerce’s Ford Graham on hand as advanced manufacturer surpasses investment and hiring commitment years ahead of schedule COLUMBIA, SC – Precorp Inc., a provider of engineered cutting tool solutions…
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Precorp opens state-of-the-art cutting tool facility in South Carolina
June 28, 2015
SC Commerce’s Ford Graham on hand as advanced manufacturer surpasses investment and hiring commitment years ahead of schedule COLUMBIA, SC – Precorp Inc., a provider of engineered cutting tool solutions…
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Rhythmlink Combats Blood Shortages With Successful Drive
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, June 16, dedicated donors attended Rhythmlink International’s 6th Annual Blood Drive and donated enough blood to save nearly 60 lives. Rhythmlink International hosts the blood…
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Bimbo Bakeries USA expanding Orangeburg County manufacturing operations
June 10, 2015
Company creating 30 new jobs with its Midlands expansion COLUMBIA, SC – Bimbo Bakeries USA, a subsidiary of Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo – one of the world’s largest bakery firms, is…
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