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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Michelin® XZA3®+, Our Longest-Lasting Energy Steer Tire For Line Haul Available In Two New Sizes
May 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., today announced the launch of two new sizes of the popular MICHELIN® XZA3®+. This ultra-fuel-efficient tire has U.S.…
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Scio Diamond Doubles Diamond-Growing Capacity
April 27, 2015
CEO fulfills pledge to increase production capacity of manufacturing facility GREENVILLE, SC – Scio Diamond Technology Corporation (OTCBB: SCIO) today said it will complete a manufacturing expansion in May that will more than…
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T&S Brass Revamps Website
April 22, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC – Commercial plumbing and foodservice products manufacturer T&S Brass and Bronze Works has redesigned and expanded its website to provide more detailed product information for its customers and a…
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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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EnviroPure Ozone Recirculation System Wins NRA Kitchen Innovations Award
April 15, 2015
TRAVELERS REST, SC – Commercial foodservice and plumbing product manufacturer T&S Brass and Bronze Works is proud to announce that the National Restaurant Association has bestowed its coveted Kitchen Innovations Award…
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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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SCRA To Host Manufacturing Career Fair
April 13, 2015Part of the S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo Wednesday, April 15th GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA will be at the first annual S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo this week in Greenville, South…
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SCRA Supports BMW Diversity Event
April 13, 2015Mentoring Finalists for the Intercultural Innovation Awards . GREENVILLE, SC – SCRA is leading sessions and supporting, for the fourth consecutive year, the BMW Supplier Diversity Tier I Matchmaker Conference in…
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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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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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Michelin Adds Two More J.D. Power Original Equipment Customer Satisfaction Awards
April 10, 2015Michelin Grows Total to 77 Awards Since 1989 GREENVILLE, SC – Adding to its already impressive list of J.D. Power original equipment tire customer satisfaction awards, Michelin once again received the industry’s…
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ITECH South expanding operations in Oconee County
April 8, 2015
Plastics manufacturer investing more than $6 million to expand Upstate operations OCONEE, SC – ITECH South, LLC, the Palmetto State operations of Injection Technology Corporation (ITECH), is expanding its existing plant…
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BMW Celebrates 3 Million Vehicles Produced in South Carolina
March 25, 2015Confirms automaker as largest U.S. automotive exporter. Affirms commitment to U.S. investment. Reinforces 50% capacity increase and hiring. SPARTANBURG, SC – In a special ceremony at its Spartanburg plant this morning,…
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Five of South Carolina’s Leading Manufacturers to be Honored at 2015 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference
March 17, 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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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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Techknow Inc. Unveils New 15” Order Confirmation System
March 12, 2015
Announces Company President Richard Elliott GREENVILLE, SC – Techknow Inc. made two major announcements today concerning the company’s management and new product offering. Under the leadership of its new President Richard…
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Michelin Earns “Supplier of the Year” And “Innovation of the Year” Awards From Deere & Company
March 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin has earned multiple prestigious recognitions from Deere & Company (NYSE: DE), the U.S. heavy-equipment manufacturer based in Moline, Ill., for its products and support that the tire maker’s…
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Mercedes-Benz Vans to Invest $500 Million in New Manufacturing Plant in Charleston County
March 6, 2015
New Plant Represents Company’s First Full Van Manufacturing Plant in North America, to Create 1,300 Jobs CHARLESTON, SC – Mercedes-Benz Vans, a division of Daimler, announced today plans to invest around…
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Specialty Polymers, Inc. Expanding Chester County Operations
March 4, 2015
Manufacturer of Water-Based Polymers and Adhesives Investing $5.5 Million in Expansion CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Specialty Polymers, Inc., a privately held manufacturer of water-based emulsion polymers and adhesives, is expanding…
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Knights Apparel, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Hanesbrands Inc.
February 25, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Knights Apparel, Inc., announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hanesbrands Inc. The transaction will combine Knights Apparel, a leading seller of licensed…
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Venus Group, Inc. Establishing Chester County Operations
February 25, 2015
Textile Manufacturer Investing $2.5 Million to Open Chester County Facility CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Venus Group, Inc., a textile manufacturer that specializes in linens, aprons, uniforms, towels and healthcare items,…
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JPS Industries, Inc. Announces Election of Directors
February 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – JPS Industries, Inc. (JPST.PK), a leading manufacturer of composite materials, announced the results of the election of directors at its 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on…
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3S International Corporation Establishing First U.S. Operations in Laurens County
February 18, 2015
$15 Million Investment Expected to Result in New Jobs LAURENS COUNTY, SC – 3S International Corporation, a strategic sourcing and manufacturing company that specializes in products for the energy market…
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