Nephron named to list of fastest-growing companies in South Carolina
July 24, 2019
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation has been named one of the 40 fastest-growing companies in South Carolina for 2019 by S.C. Biz News. Twenty large companies and 20 small companies have been named to…
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Smithey Ironware expanding Charleston County operations
July 24, 2019
Smithey Ironware Company, a designer and manufacturer of premium cast iron and carbon steel cookware, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The more than $2 million investment is expected…
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Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night coming to Fluor Field
July 18, 2019The Greenville Drive, BMW, Hubbell Lighting, and Greenville Technical College will host Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night at Fluor Field on Wednesday, July 31. The goal of the event is…
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Accurate Brazing Expanding Operations in South Carolina
July 17, 2019
Accurate Brazing, a full-service vacuum brazing and heat treating company and subsidiary of Aalberts N.V., today announced plans to expand its Greenville County operations. The $13 million expansion is expected…
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Accurate Brazing expanding operations in Greenville County
July 17, 2019
Accurate Brazing, a full-service vacuum brazing and heat treating company and subsidiary of Aalberts N.V., announced plans to expand its Greenville County operations. The $13 million expansion is expected to…
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Electrolux donates $230,000 of Frigidaire room air conditioners
July 10, 2019
Better living happens when companies directly improve the wellbeing of families in the community. In honor of its South Carolina employees, Electrolux donated more than $230,000 of its Frigidaire room air conditioners to needy…
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Stoll Industries expanding Abbeville County operations
July 9, 2019
Stoll Industries announced plans to expand its operations in Abbeville County. The $1.1 million investment is creating 30 jobs over the next five years. Stoll is a producer of high-quality,…
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Lou Kennedy named Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year
July 8, 2019
Ernst & Young (EY) honored Nephron Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Lou Kennedy as Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southeast at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. Kennedy, who…
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Alo establishing operations in Greenville County
July 8, 2019
Alo announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The $6 million investment is expected to create 44 new jobs over the next five years. Alo one of the world’s…
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Fujifilm to expand Greenwood manufacturing operations
July 2, 2019
Company to bring fine chemical manufacturing production to Greenwood Campus FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenwood, SC. This expansion is a result of…
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Milliken & Company names Steve Layton president of Polartec Business
June 28, 2019
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of textile expertise, has named Steve Layton president of its newly acquired Polartec business. The…
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Navy will access surface warfare technologies through OTA partnership with industry consortium
June 27, 2019
CHARLESTON, SC – Advanced Technology International (ATI) was awarded a new Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the Naval Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) to build and manage a naval surface…
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Tindall’s South Carolina operation advances in technology with new batch plant facility
June 26, 2019
Tindall Corporation’s Spartanburg location is currently building a new state-of-the-art batch plant facility that will increase production and support the company’s overall growth and manufacturing demand. The space is estimated…
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EVA Air takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
June 25, 2019EVA Air celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. This plane is the first of 20 787-10s the carrier plans to use on high-density routes within Asia. The…
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Tindall’s South Carolina Division Awarded Commercial Airport Project of the Year
June 18, 2019
The Asheville Regional Airport parking deck was awarded the 2019 Commercial Airport Project of the Year—Architectural Project by the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SEC-AAAE). Tindall…
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Kimura, Inc. expanding Greenville County operations
June 17, 2019Logistics leader creating 25 new jobs in Piedmont, S.C. Kimura, Inc., a subsidiary of global logistics leader and innovator Kimura Unity in Japan, today announced plans to expand its existing…
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Boise Cascade expanding its Chester County operations
June 12, 2019
Manufacturing Company Investing $17.5 Million in South Carolina Facility Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC), is expanding its existing operations in Chester County. The company is investing an additional $17.5 million…
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Milliken & Company to acquire Polartec from Versa Capital Management
June 11, 2019
Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of textile expertise, today announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Polartec,…
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Michelin appoints new senior leader of North America
June 11, 2019
Michelin Group has named Alexis Garcin as the next chairman and president of Michelin North America, the Company announced. Garcin succeeds Scott Clark, recently promoted to the Group Executive Committee as executive vice president…
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Novolex expands sustainability and public affairs team
June 10, 2019HARTSVILLE, S.C. – As Novolex™ continues its dedication to leadership in packaging choice, sustainability and innovation, the Company is expanding its sustainability and public affairs capabilities to support a growing…
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Michelin’s Corporate Foundation donates $1 million to build ‘Michelin Green’ in Greenville’s Unity Park
June 6, 2019The Michelin Corporate Foundation announced a $1 million donation to protect and restore a span of the Reedy River that runs through Greenville’s Unity Park, the largest contribution to the…
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GreenWood, Inc. expands safety team with Kellie Corlee
June 5, 2019
GreenWood, Inc. announces that Kellie Corlee has joined the home office as Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Representative. In this role, Kellie will support the overall GreenWood safety program including…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans supports IAAM’s Studio Time Workshop
June 5, 2019Mercedes-Benz Vans (MBV), the Sprinter van manufacturer in the North Charleston area, will partner with the International African American Museum (IAAM) to support the creation of its Studio Time Workshop.…
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Milliken & Company acquires Andover Healthcare, broadens healthcare offering
June 4, 2019
Today, Milliken & Company, a global innovation company with more than a century of performance and protective textile, specialty chemical and floor covering expertise, announces the acquisition of Andover Healthcare,…
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Lou Kennedy, Nephron Pharmaceuticals
June 3, 2019
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is located in Cayce South Carolina. Nephron is a global leader in manufacturing generic respiratory medications and also contract manufacturing. Through its innovative approach to sterile manufacturing,…
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The SEFA Group names new Executive Director of Business Development
May 30, 2019
Walter LeMaire has joined The SEFA Group as Executive Director of Business Development for the company’s Engineering & Projects Business Unit. LeMaire will be responsible for strategic and operational planning in…
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Michelin’s innovative Youth Apprenticeship program certified by U.S. Department of Labor
May 24, 2019
Michelin was honored by the U.S. Department of Labor for its Youth Apprenticeship program that exposes high school students to advanced manufacturing careers. Now in its second year, the program…
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Spectrum Quartz launching new Dillon County manufacturing operations
May 24, 2019
Quartz Slab Products Manufacturer and Distributor Creating More Than 150 Jobs Spectrum Quartz, part of the Hirsch Glass Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of quartz and other glass products, today…
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U.S. Waffle Company launching new Pickens County facility
May 24, 2019
Frozen Food Processing Facility to Create 114 New Jobs U.S. Waffle Company today announced plans to launch a new frozen food processing facility in Pickens County. The company’s $22.1 million…
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Nucor announces capital investment at South Carolina bar mill
May 20, 2019
Nucor Corporation announced a capital investment that will add vacuum degassing to its engineered bar capabilities at its bar mill in Darlington, South Carolina. Adding this capability will enable the…
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a2b Fulfillment adding new facility in Edgefield County
May 20, 2019
Logistics Provider Creating Approximately 21 New Jobs a2b Fulfillment announced plans to add its fourth U.S. location in Edgefield County, creating approximately 21 new jobs. Since 2001, a2b Fulfillment has…
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JUUL Labs, Inc. investing over $125 million in Lexington County operations
May 13, 2019
New operations to help create 500 jobs JUUL Labs, Inc. today announced plans to invest more than $125 million in a new assembly facility in Lexington County. This investment is…
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Sonoco celebrates 120th anniversary by ringing closing bell at New York Stock Exchange
May 10, 2019
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, is celebrating its 120th anniversary today. The Company was founded as the Southern Novelty Company on May 10, 1899. In…
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Flurry of initiatives announced as Palmetto Goodwill celebrates Goodwill Industries Week
May 8, 2019
Palmetto Goodwill is celebrating Goodwill Industries Week with a number of announcements that highlight its mission impact throughout the eighteen counties it serves. First, Palmetto Goodwill officially announced the opening…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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KeyMark hosts inaugural Insights intelligent automation conference
May 1, 2019
KeyMark, Inc., a leading reseller of intelligent automation solutions, will be hosting its first-ever intelligent automation conference, called Insights, on May 15, 2019 in downtown Greenville, SC. The conference will…
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Kelley Engineering announces expansion in Anderson County
May 1, 2019
Two phases of expansions expected to add 25,000 SF, create 30 jobs Kelley Engineering, a company that specializes in designing automation equipment and CNC machining and metal fabrication, is expanding…
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Mumford Industries Inc. upgrades increase plastic recycling / reprocessing capacity
May 1, 2019
Mumford Industries Inc. a recycler and reprocessor of industrial plastic scrap recently completed phase 2 of their 2019 upgrades by installing an enhanced metal detection system to further improve their…
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Nucor pledges $2.5 million to IAAM
April 29, 2019Photo: Michael Boulware Moore, IAAM CEO and president; Joseph P. Riley, Jr., IAAM board member; John Ferriola, Nucor chairman, CEO and president Nucor Corporation, a Fortune 500 steelmaking company, pledged…
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CeramTec North America to expand Laurens County operations
April 26, 2019
Advanced ceramics manufacturer CeramTec North America is once again expanding its existing facility in Laurens County. CeramTec North America, the first ceramic-to-metal seal manufacturer in the world, is a global organization with…
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SCMA honors companies for Excellence in Corporate Responsibility
April 25, 2019
At its statewide annual meeting in Charleston, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance awarded 20 South Carolina manufacturing facilities with its Corporate Responsibility Award for their accomplishments in 2018. The Award…
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IPSUM Technologies, LLC launching new Pickens County production operations
April 24, 2019
Manufacturing Company Creating Approximately 55 New Jobs IPSUM Technologies, a high-tech, advanced manufacturing company serving a variety of industries, today announced plans to launch new production operations in Pickens County.…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns prestigious Lighthouse Beam Safety Award for 9th consecutive year
April 23, 2019
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout their organization. The prestigious…
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Milliken & Company named one of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers for second year
April 19, 2019
For the second year in a row, global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company was included among America’s Best Mid-Size Employers. Compiled by Forbes magazine, the 2019 list recognizes the top…
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The Muffin Mam, Inc. launching new Laurens County operations
April 10, 2019
Wholesale bakery and supplier to create approximately 114 new jobs The Muffin Mam, Inc. is launching new production operations in Laurens County. The company’s $18.8 million investment is projected to…
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Perdue Farms invests $25 million in Dillon County expansion
April 9, 2019
Creation of approximately 100 new jobs The S.C. Department of Commerce and Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Perdue Farms has completed a $25 million expansion at its harvest operation in Dillon…
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Columbia-Based Pure Power Technologies acquired by Stanadyne LLC
April 9, 2019
Complementary product lines will bolster offerings to customers in all regions and segments Stanadyne LLC announced it has acquired Pure Power Technologies Inc. (Pure Power), a leader in the engineering…
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World Energy launching new Hampton County operations
April 4, 2019
Biodiesel supplier bringing $5.4 million investment World Energy, one of America’s largest suppliers of biodiesel, announced plans to locate its new production facility in Hampton County. The company’s $5.4 million…
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Horton Holding, Inc. locating new operations in Oconee County
April 3, 2019
Horton Holding, Inc., a premium provider of engine-cooling solutions, announced plans to locate new operations in Oconee County, creating 125 new jobs. Horton Holding manufactures and markets fan drives, fans…
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The Heirloom Companies earns national distinction
April 3, 2019
For nine years running, work designed and/or produced by The Heirloom Companies was honored by the National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) during its 2019 Ernest Wiemann Top Job…
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