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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Colite International Rebrands
June 3, 2015Sign manufacturer and provider of brand conversion services for many of the world’s most recognized companies introduces its own new logo COLUMBIA, SC – Colite International rolled out new colors today…
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Colite International Rebrands
June 3, 2015
Sign manufacturer and provider of brand conversion services for many of the world’s most recognized companies introduces its own new logo COLUMBIA, SC – Colite International rolled out new colors today…
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Suominen expanding Kershaw County manufacturing operations
June 2, 2015
Company confirms the addition of a new product line at Bethune, S.C. plant COLUMBIA, SC – Suominen, a globally-leading supplier of nonwovens, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Kershaw County.…
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Michelin Expands Revolutionary Premier® Tire Line For Light Trucks, SUVs And CUVs
June 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin announced that the new MICHELIN® Premier®LTX® tire with revolutionary EverGrip™ Technology is now available to consumers across North America through more than 10,000 authorized dealer locations. Following the…
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GreenWood, Inc. Earns BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award for Fifth Consecutive Year
May 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, has been presented with the Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services. Reserved only for companies…
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Seating Solutions purchases 100,000 SF Facility in Landrum, SC
May 18, 2015
LANDRUM, SC – Lyons Industrial Properties announces the sale of a 100,000 SF industrial facility located at 1205 S. Shamrock Ave. in Landrum, SC. The property was sold to Seating…
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Rise in advanced manufacturing drives need for Lowcountry graduate degrees
May 13, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – A growing number of advanced manufacturing companies in the Lowcountry want their employees to seek graduate degrees in engineering and science while they work, but the opportunity…
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Continental Sumter, S.C. Tire Facility Selected as Semi-Finalist for National Award
May 11, 2015SUMTER, SC – Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has been chosen as a semi-finalist in the job creation category by the National Development Council (NDC) for its Academy 2015 Awards. The…
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Volvo Cars selects South Carolina for first American plant
May 11, 2015
$500 million Berkeley County automotive factory to create up to 4,000 jobs BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Volvo Car Corporation has selected Berkeley County, South Carolina for its first manufacturing facility in the Western…
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Manufacturers Rally Behind Trade Promotion Authority Legislation
April 16, 2015
Call for Swift Action from Congressional Leaders COLUMBIA, SC – Manufacturers are rallying behind bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation introduced today by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT)…
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EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. establishing operations in Anderson County
April 16, 2015
Automotive supplier investing $11.1 million in Upstate plant ANDERSON, SC – EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc., a subsidiary of the Germany-based EuWe Group, is establishing manufacturing operations in Anderson County.…
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Sonoco Increases Common Stock Dividend by 9.4 Percent
April 15, 2015Board Recognizes Company’s 90 Years of Consecutive Dividends With Largest Cash Increase HARTSVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of Sonoco today declared a $.35 per share quarterly common stock dividend, a 9.4…
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Sonoco Announces New Consumer Growth Projects
April 15, 2015– New Flexible Packaging Laminator and Press to Expand Operations in Texas, Ohio – New Research and Development Facility Being Built on Hartsville, S.C. Campus HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global…
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Lewis-Goetz Acquires Action Industrial Group
April 13, 2015Deal Enhances Production Capabilities, Expands Market Share in Southeast GREENVILLE, SC – Lewis-Goetz announced it has acquired Action Industrial Group, a South Carolina-based fabricator and distributor specializing in fasteners, gaskets, hose products…
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GreenWood, Inc. Commemorates 25 Years in the Industrial Marketplace
April 13, 2015
Greenville, SC – GreenWood, Inc., is marking its 25th year in business of delivering integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions to manufacturers. The company serves customers throughout the Southeast and…
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AVANTech Opens 120,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Center in Columbia
April 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – AVANTech, a radioactive and industrial water treatment solutions provider that is one of South Carolina’s fastest growing companies, today opened a new 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility…
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AVANTech Opens 120,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Center in Columbia
April 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – AVANTech, a radioactive and industrial water treatment solutions provider that is one of South Carolina’s fastest growing companies, today opened a new 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility…
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Sonoco Honored With Awards for Outstanding Merchandising Achievement
April 8, 2015HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has announced that its display and packaging division won four awards at the Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI) 56th…
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Inbra Indústrias Químicas, Ltda. Establishing Orangeburg County Manufacturing Facility
April 7, 2015Brazilian Company Investing $7.7 Million to Establish its First International Operations ORANGEBURG, SC – A Brazilian company that specializes in the production of plastic and rubber additives is opening a new…
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Five of South Carolina’s Leading Manufacturers to be Honored at 2015 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference
March 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – An ATV maker, a manufacturer of treated wood products and a carbon fiber producer are among five companies to be honored at the Salute to Manufacturing Awards…
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92 South Carolina Facilities Honor for Safety Achievements
March 15, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized 92 industrial facilities throughout the State for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2014. A complete list of award recipients can…
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Five of South Carolina’s Leading Manufacturers to be Honored at 2015 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference
March 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – An ATV maker, a manufacturer of treated wood products and a carbon fiber producer are among five companies to be honored at the Salute to Manufacturing Awards…
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