Greenville-based marketing agency selected by top grill manufacturer
October 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Kamado Joe has named Ferebee Lane + Co. agency of record for strategic development and marketing of its line of Kamado-style ceramic grills and outdoor cooking accessories. Ferebee…
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Automotive supplier expanding S.C. manufacturing operations in the Upstate
October 14, 2015
Company Investing $50.8 Million In Greenville County Facility GREENVILLE, SC — Governor Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced today that Magna International, a leading global automotive…
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Michelin’s annual charity golf tournament raises record $682,000 for eight local charities
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin North America today announced that it raised a record $682,000 from its annual charity golf tournament. The event, which is held every October at golf courses in…
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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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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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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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$5.81 million in automotive research to be led by Clemson University
October 1, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – A team led by Clemson University will soon begin a $5.81 million research project aimed at developing an ultra-lightweight door expected to help automakers in their race…
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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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Topping out celebration held at the Greenville Technical College Center for Manufacturing Innovation
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A topping out celebration was held today at the Greenville Technical College (GTC) Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI). The ritual of topping out to celebrate the safe…
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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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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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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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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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Quality Tire joins MICHELIN Commercial Service Network
August 24, 2015
Michelin dealer to offer services, including ONCall ERS and Tire Care preventative tire monitoring GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., announced that Quality…
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Five South Carolina Businesses To Grow With Support From Michelin Development
August 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Five upstate businesses will be growing and creating new jobs with financial help from Michelin Development, a subsidiary of Michelin North America. Michelin Development provides low interest loans and…
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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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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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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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US Building Innovations, Inc. Expanding Upstate Operations
July 22, 2015
Company Investing $1 Million In New Oconee County Facility OCONEE COUNTY, SC – US Building Innovations, Inc. (USBI), a company that specializes in the production of advanced coatings, is expanding…
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MAIREC Establishing Recycling Operations In Spartanburg County
July 21, 2015
Company Investing $4.6 Million To Open New Upstate Facility SPARTANBURG, SC – MAIREC, a Germany-based metals recycler, is establishing operations in Spartanburg County. The $4.6 million investment is expected…
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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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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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CRM Global Manufacturing opens Oconee County facility
July 7, 2015
SENECA, SC – Full service contract manufacturer, CRM Global Manufacturing, has announced its new location in Oconee County. The Seneca facility will provide custom production of steel, plastic and alloy components…
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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, 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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Pantex Americas, Inc. establishing first U.S. facility in Greenville County
June 17, 2015
Company investing $10.4 million to open Upstate manufacturing facility GREENVILLE, SC – Pantex International S.p.A., a hygiene materials producer primarily serving the global personal care market, is establishing its first…
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Internet Company MJB Emporium LLC Introduces New Online Home Goods Store
June 15, 2015
PAGELAND, SC – South Carolina-based Internet Company MJB Emporium LLC, announced the launch of its new online Home Goods store located at http://mjbemporium.com. The new online store offers a select array of…
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T&S Brass Hires Barry Bergstein as New Retail Business Development Manager
June 12, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC – T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc., recently named as one of the top six manufacturers in North America by IndustryWeek magazine, has hired Barry Bergstein for…
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KEMET Announces New Global Sales and Marketing Executive Vice President
June 8, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, is pleased to announce that Emilio Ghilardi will join KEMET as Executive Vice President of Global Sales and…
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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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Michelin Launches New Version Of Its Popular Rome Travel Guide
May 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Rome, one of the world’s oldest global cities, boasts colossal treasures of archeology, art, culture and sheer beauty. The ancient metropolis continues to rank as one of the top…
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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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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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3D Systems Manufacturing the Future Now at RAPID 2015
May 18, 2015
— Booth to feature direct metal, multi-material and vibrant full-color 3D printers and reimagined engineer’s desktop — Showcasing 3DS’ digital thread, incorporating scanning, design and production for medical, aerospace, automotive,…
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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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Michelin Development Celebrates 100th Loan To Small Businesses
May 11, 2015Small business in South Carolina receives loan, helps program reach milestone GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin Development–a subsidiary of Michelin North America, Inc. that provides business loans to upstart businesses in many of…
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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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Synalloy Announces Fire Damage at Palmer Unit Plant
May 9, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Synalloy Corporation, a growth oriented company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of stainless steel pipe, fiberglass and steel storage tanks, and specialty…
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