Duke Energy Foundation funds will support Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation
June 15, 2016
The Duke Energy Foundation has donated $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The funds will be used at Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) to develop curriculum and…
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Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. launching Anderson County operations
June 15, 2016
Development Bringing New Jobs And More Than $5 Million Investment Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. (EPC), a provider of plastic injection molded products, has selected Anderson County for the company’s new…
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Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. launching Anderson County operations
June 15, 2016
Development Bringing New Jobs And More Than $5 Million Investment Engineered Plastic Components, Inc. (EPC), a provider of plastic injection molded products, has selected Anderson County for the company’s new…
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Boeing names new leader in South Carolina
June 9, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) announced that Joan Robinson-Berry will assume leadership of Boeing South Carolina (BSC), succeeding Beverly Wyse. Wyse has been named president for…
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Boeing names new leader in South Carolina
June 9, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) announced that Joan Robinson-Berry will assume leadership of Boeing South Carolina (BSC), succeeding Beverly Wyse. Wyse has been named president for…
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Nason Company expanding Oconee County operations
May 24, 2016
Expansion Will Bring $2.5 Million In New Investment To The Upstate Nason Company, a manufacturer of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The expansion…
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McKamey Joins GreenWood, Inc. as Project Manager
May 17, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Shannon McKamey as Project Manager at the GE Power project in Greenville, South…
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McKamey Joins GreenWood, Inc. as Project Manager
May 17, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Shannon McKamey as Project Manager at the GE Power project in Greenville, South…
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GreenWood, Inc. receives prestigious BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award for sixth consecutive year
April 28, 2016
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services. The award is designed to emphasize safety…
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Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. expanding operations in Pickens County
April 28, 2016
Expansion to bring more than $23 million in investment and create 100 new jobs Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., one of the world’s largest producers of automatic fire sprinklers, is…
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GreenWood, Inc. receives prestigious BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award for sixth consecutive year
April 28, 2016
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services. The award is designed to emphasize safety…
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T&S Brass receives top South Carolina manufacturing award
April 27, 2016
TRAVELERS REST, SC – T&S Brass and Bronze Works was named recipient of the 2016 Silver Crescent Award, the most prestigious award for manufacturers in South Carolina. The award is…
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SterAssure establishing Upstate facility
March 31, 2016
Company Investing More Than $2.2 Million In Greenville County Operations SterAssure Processing (SterAssure), a company that specializes in medical waste collection, is establishing its corporate operations in Greenville County. The…
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SterAssure establishing Upstate facility
March 31, 2016
Company Investing More Than $2.2 Million In Greenville County Operations SterAssure Processing (SterAssure), a company that specializes in medical waste collection, is establishing its corporate operations in Greenville County. The…
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The Heirloom Companies wins four top job awards
March 29, 2016
Designs recognized by National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association GREENVILLE, SC – The Heirloom Companies recently won four awards for its exceptional designs during National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association…
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The Heirloom Companies wins four top job awards
March 29, 2016
Designs recognized by National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association GREENVILLE, SC – The Heirloom Companies recently won four awards for its exceptional designs during National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association…
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Falcon Boats establishing Newberry County operations
March 24, 2016
Company Investing $1.5 Million In New Facility NEWBERRY, SC – Falcon Boats is establishing operations in Newberry County to manufacture a new line of sportfishing boats. The company purchased an existing…
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Falcon Boats establishing Newberry County operations
March 24, 2016
Company Investing $1.5 Million In New Facility NEWBERRY, SC – Falcon Boats is establishing operations in Newberry County to manufacture a new line of sportfishing boats. The company purchased an existing…
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Autoneum expanding Aiken County operations
March 22, 2016
Expansion Will Result In $35.5 Million Investment AIKEN, SC – Autoneum, a global market leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, is expanding its Aiken County operations. This…
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Autoneum expanding Aiken County operations
March 22, 2016
Expansion Will Result In $35.5 Million Investment AIKEN, SC – Autoneum, a global market leader in acoustic and thermal management solutions for vehicles, is expanding its Aiken County operations. This…
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ACL Airshop teams for growth with Ranger Airshop
March 21, 2016
ACL Airshop, a leader in products and services for the global air cargo industry, has taken on growth investors by joining forces with Ranger Airshop. Founded as “Airline Container Leasing” in…
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114 South Carolina Facilities honored for safety
March 21, 2016
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized 114 industrial facilities throughout the State for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2015. A complete list of award recipients can be viewed by…
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Essex Weld Solutions establishing Cherokee County operations
March 10, 2016
Investment To Bring $2.6 Million In New Investment To The Upstate Essex Weld Solutions, an international manufacturer of automotive racking products, is establishing operations in Cherokee County with Essex Weld…
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Essex Weld Solutions establishing Cherokee County operations
March 10, 2016
Investment To Bring $2.6 Million In New Investment To The Upstate Essex Weld Solutions, an international manufacturer of automotive racking products, is establishing operations in Cherokee County with Essex Weld…
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Atlas Copco constructing new facility in Rock Hill
March 9, 2016
Construction Will Result In $20 Million New Investment Atlas Copco, an industrial group which develops and manufactures industrial tools and construction equipment, is moving its Medical Gas Solutions Division, along…
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Atlas Copco constructing new facility in Rock Hill
March 9, 2016
Construction Will Result In $20 Million New Investment Atlas Copco, an industrial group which develops and manufactures industrial tools and construction equipment, is moving its Medical Gas Solutions Division, along…
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South Carolina’s booming automotive cluster provides prime opportunity for communities to attract suppliers and new jobs
March 4, 2016
By Mark Williams, President, Strategic Development Group South Carolina stands out like no other state as the preferred location for automotive manufacturing investments. In 2015 alone, multiple key automotive…
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South Carolina’s booming automotive cluster provides prime opportunity for communities to attract suppliers and new jobs
March 4, 2016
By Mark Williams, President, Strategic Development Group South Carolina stands out like no other state as the preferred location for automotive manufacturing investments. In 2015 alone, multiple key automotive…
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NEXT announces launch of NEXT Manufacturing
March 3, 2016NEXT Upstate, LLC announces the launch of NEXT Manufacturing – a joint venture with Braasch Building Group, aimed at providing operating space to young start-up companies looking to produce tangible…
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Proper Polymers establishing operations in Greenville County
March 2, 2016
Company Investing $15.4 Million In New Facility Proper Polymers plans to build a new facility in Greenville County to manufacture injection molded components for the automotive industries. The development will…
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MICHELIN Auto Inflate answers complex problem of maintaining optimal tire inflation pressure on commercial trucks
March 2, 2016
Simple device to deliver savings and reduction in downtime events Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., has introduced MICHELIN Auto Inflate, powered by Halo.…
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#1 Jogging stroller brand unveils 2016 line of strollers and matching infant car seats
March 1, 2016
The 2016 BOB® travel systems offer all-terrain durability and top-rated protection when paired up with the new BOB B-Safe 35 Infant Car Seat by Britax® BOB, the #1 jogging…
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Boeing South Carolina leader thanks South Carolina for partnership
February 24, 2016
Boeing South Carolina Vice President and General Manager Beverly Wyse outlined the opportunities and challenges of operating in a global market during her keynote address yesterday at the 127th Greenville Chamber…
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GreenWood, Inc. and BridgeValley launch craft training program
February 19, 2016
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces a partnership with BridgeValley Community and Technical College that offers a National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)…
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GreenWood, Inc. and BridgeValley launch craft training program
February 19, 2016
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces a partnership with BridgeValley Community and Technical College that offers a National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)…
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Jindal Films America selects O’Neal for Georgia film plant
February 10, 2016O’Neal, Inc., an integrated design and construction firm, has been selected to provide Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) services for Jindal Films America (JFA) LLC for their biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP) line…
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Jindal Films America selects O’Neal for Georgia film plant
February 10, 2016O’Neal, Inc., an integrated design and construction firm, has been selected to provide Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) services for Jindal Films America (JFA) LLC for their biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP) line…
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Greenville-based company enters China’s booming baby business
February 4, 2016
Vivian Wong’s BabyBlossom to offer safe, high-quality American products to Chinese families Greenville-based entrepreneur Vivian Wong announces the creation of a new lifestyle brand to deliver safe, high-quality products…
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Eastern Tennessee Tire dealer joins MICHELIN Commercial Service Network
February 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., announced that Fleet Tire will join the MICHELIN® Commercial Service Network™ (MCSN). Fleet Tire operates its commercial/retail locations…
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Greenco Beverage Company expanding operations
February 1, 2016
Establishing State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in Greenville’s Poinsett Corridor Greenco Beverage Company announced its expansion along the Poinsett Corridor in Greenville, South Carolina. Planned is a 130,000 square foot, state-of-the-art distribution…
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Lockhart Power names Andrena Powell-Baker Senior Manager of Community Relations and Development
January 18, 2016
Lockhart Power Company is pleased to welcome Andrena Powell-Baker as senior manager of community relations and development. Her responsibilities will include fostering community relations and actively participating in development opportunities…
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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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Milliken wins 2015 Future Materials Award for Most Innovative Large Size Company
December 8, 2015
Award recognizes Milliken’s success in the technical textile industry Milliken is proud to announce its recognition by Future Materials as the “Most Innovative Large Size Company.” Given by Future…
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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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Michelin wins unanimous defense verdict in $20 Million lawsuit
November 24, 2015
Ruling points to puncture, improper repair and chronic under inflation on Uniroyal tire from 2011 accident In a unanimous verdict handed down on Nov. 19, a jury inLake Havasu…
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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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JTEKT North America expanding Upstate operations
November 9, 2015
Company Investing $1.75 Million To Establish North American Headquarters In Greenville County GREENVILLE, SC – JTEKT North America, a leader in automotive and industrial product solutions, is expanding its operations…
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Lakeside Steel and Machine expanding Upstate operations
November 3, 2015Company Investing $2.5 Million To Expand Anderson County Operations ANDERSON, SC – Lakeside Steel and Machine, Inc., a firm that specializes in heavy steel and metal fabrication, is expanding its…
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