Boeing Partnership to Preserve Thousands of Acres of Threatened Wetlands in South Carolina
July 14, 2014
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing (NYSE: BA) received approval on Friday from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a comprehensive wetlands mitigation plan to preserve approximately 4,000 acres of land, including more…
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Boeing Partnership to Preserve Thousands of Acres of Threatened Wetlands in South Carolina
July 14, 2014
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Boeing (NYSE: BA) received approval on Friday from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a comprehensive wetlands mitigation plan to preserve approximately 4,000 acres of land, including more…
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Tire Centers, LLC (TCi) Names Don Byrd as Chief Operating Officer and President
July 7, 2014
DUNCAN, SC -Don Byrd has been named the new chief operating officer and president of Tire Centers, LLC (TCi). TCi is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Michelin North America. Previously, Byrd…
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KEMET Presents Digi-Key with High-Service Distributor of the Year Award
July 1, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading global supplier of electronic components, recognized Digi-Key Corporation with the High-Service Distributor of the Year Award for fiscal year 2014. Digi-Key’s…
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Bosch Pledges $500,000 for Clemson University Fellowships
June 26, 2014CLEMSON, SC – A $500,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund will establish an endowment in perpetuity for automotive-engineering fellowships that are aimed at diversifying the workforce and inspiring the…
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BMW Manufacturing Receives J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Award
June 23, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – BMW Manufacturing announced today that J.D. Power, a trusted source for evaluating customer satisfaction regarding new vehicle quality, awarded the South Carolina factory the Bronze Plant Quality Award…
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Rhythmlink International, LLC to expand Richland County facility
June 18, 2014$1.4 million investment to build new automated manufacturing packaging line and cleanroom COLUMBIA, SC – Rhythmlink International, LLC, a medical device manufacturing company, is expanding its Richland County facility at 1140…
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Rhythmlink International, LLC to expand Richland County facility
June 18, 2014
$1.4 million investment to build new automated manufacturing packaging line and cleanroom COLUMBIA, SC – Rhythmlink International, LLC, a medical device manufacturing company, is expanding its Richland County facility at 1140…
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Giti Tire To Establish Chester County Manufacturing Plant, Create 1,700 Jobs
June 16, 2014
CHESTER, SC – Giti Tire, the 10th largest tire company in the world, will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Chester County. The company plans to invest $560 million and…
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Giti Tire To Establish Chester County Manufacturing Plant, Create 1,700 Jobs
June 16, 2014
CHESTER, SC – Giti Tire, the 10th largest tire company in the world, will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Chester County. The company plans to invest $560 million and…
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Esys Automation Joins Impressive Roster of CU-ICAR Campus Partners
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — Esys Automation expands its North American operations to the Southeast Region by establishing an office at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). Headquartered in Auburn Hills,…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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GE Breaks Ground In Greenville County, Investing $400 Million
June 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs…
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WishBox reaches goal of featuring 100th U.S. manufacturers on its European web site
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In an astounding 9 months, WishBox has made available an opportunity for these 100 manufacturers, mostly small to medium size companies, ready access to the 400 million consumer…
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WishBox reaches goal of featuring 100th U.S. manufacturers on its European web site
June 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – In an astounding 9 months, WishBox has made available an opportunity for these 100 manufacturers, mostly small to medium size companies, ready access to the 400 million consumer…
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TDC Cutting Tools and Greenfield Industries to Expand Operations in Oconee County
June 6, 2014
$8.2 Million Investment Will Result In 38 New Positions OCONEE, SC – TDC Cutting Tools, Inc. will establish its overseas headquarters in Oconee County at the same site as its subsidiary,…
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TDC Cutting Tools and Greenfield Industries to Expand Operations in Oconee County
June 6, 2014
$8.2 Million Investment Will Result In 38 New Positions OCONEE, SC – TDC Cutting Tools, Inc. will establish its overseas headquarters in Oconee County at the same site as its subsidiary,…
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Survey Of American Diners Finds Tipping Habits Vary Considerably By Demographic
June 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – On average, Americans say they usually tip 18 percent for good service when dining out, according to a recent online survey by Harris Poll that was conducted…
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Michelin and TireRack.com Present Tire Safety Tips During National Tire Safety Week
June 4, 2014GREENVILLE, S.C., June 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — National Tire Safety Week is an industry-wide initiative that educates drivers about the importance of proper tire care. Summer is the season for road trips, so…
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Ruiz Foods to locate in Florence County, create more than 500 jobs
June 3, 2014
Company to invest $55 million in frozen food manufacturing facility FLORENCE, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of leading frozen Mexican food and snack products, has selected Florence County for…
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Ruiz Foods to locate in Florence County, create more than 500 jobs
June 3, 2014
Company to invest $55 million in frozen food manufacturing facility FLORENCE, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of leading frozen Mexican food and snack products, has selected Florence County for…
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First Quality Tissue Announces Next Phase of Investment in Anderson County
June 2, 2014
Company plans to hire 200 positions in support of third tissue line ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – First Quality Tissue SE, LLC, a manufacturer of ultra-premium towel and bath tissue products,…
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SCIO Diamond Appoints New Members to Board of Directors
June 2, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Scio Diamond Technology Corporation (OTCQB: SCIO), a manufacturer of lab-grown diamond for the gemstone and industrial marketplace, today, announced the appointment of two new independent members of…
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Greenfield Industries establishes two nationally-credentialed apprenticeship programs
May 29, 2014SENECA, SC – Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced today that Greenfield Industries, a subsidiary of TDC Cutting Tools Company, has established two registered apprenticeship…
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Tetramer Technologies To Expand In Anderson County, Plans To Create 25 New Jobs
May 29, 2014
Expansion to occupy 100% available space of Griffith Building ANDERSON, SC – Tetramer Technologies™, an innovation company that manufactures advanced materials and performs research and development for new materials, announces the…
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Tetramer Technologies To Expand In Anderson County, Plans To Create 25 New Jobs
May 29, 2014
Expansion to occupy 100% available space of Griffith Building ANDERSON, SC – Tetramer Technologies™, an innovation company that manufactures advanced materials and performs research and development for new materials, announces the…
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RPA Development To Expand In Greenville County, Add 43 Jobs
May 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – RPA Development LLC, a designer and manufacturer of fencing and railing products as well as the machines to produce them, has purchased and will upfit a 90,000-square-foot facility in…
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Comact Equipment U.S. Inc. To Expand Dorchester County Facility
May 21, 20141.8 Million Investment Expected To Create 60 New Jobs DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC – Less than a year after establishing local operations, The BID Group of Companies, a British Columbia-based equipment manufacturer…
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Comact Equipment U.S. Inc. To Expand Dorchester County Facility
May 21, 20141.8 Million Investment Expected To Create 60 New Jobs DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC – Less than a year after establishing local operations, The BID Group of Companies, a British Columbia-based equipment manufacturer…
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BASF honored for environmental safety work
May 21, 2014MAULDIN, SC – The BASF site in Mauldin, South Carolina was recently honored by Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) with a Compliance Excellency Award which is presented each year to local…
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Plastic Products Company To Open New Facility In Oconee County
May 21, 2014$3.2 Million Investment Is Expected To Create 68 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Plastic Products Company Inc. (PPC), a manufacturer of plastics and injection molding, has selected Oconee County for the…
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Plastic Products Company To Open New Facility In Oconee County
May 21, 2014$3.2 Million Investment Is Expected To Create 68 New Jobs COLUMBIA, SC – Plastic Products Company Inc. (PPC), a manufacturer of plastics and injection molding, has selected Oconee County for the…
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Electrolux Investing Additional $30 Million In Anderson County Refrigerator Facility
May 14, 2014
Expansion To Add Advanced Manufacturing, Enhance Capacity ANDERSON, SC – Electrolux is investing $30 million over the next two years in its Anderson, S.C. manufacturing facility, which provides top-freezer refrigerators as…
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GreenWood, Inc. Receives SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Award for Seven Project Sites
April 2, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – April 2, 2014 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, was recently presented a Commendation of Excellence award by the South Carolina Chamber…
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GreenWood, Inc. Reaches 4.5 Million Safe Hours at Merck
December 3, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – – December 4, 2013 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, recently celebrated a safety milestone of 4.5 million safe work hours at…
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Sweet Street Desserts Baking Up Big News In Greenville County
November 15, 2013Gourmet dessert manufacturer to add 80 new jobs GREENVILLE, SC – November 15, 2013 – Sweet Street Desserts, Inc., the Reading (PA)-based leader in the gourmet dessert industry and champion…
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GreenWood, Inc. Earns BB&T Lighthouse Beam Safety Award
June 19, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – June 19, 2013 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, was recently presented the prestigious Lighthouse Beam Safety Award by BB&T Insurance Services. …
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Kureha Selects GreenWood, Inc. for Maintenance and Capital Project Services
June 5, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – June 5, 2013 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, was recently awarded a contract to provide Kureha PGA LLC with total maintenance…
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Boeing Executive Jack Jones, National Workforce Expert Fred Dedrick Headline Presenters at SC Salute to Manufacturing
February 27, 2013Best Practices in Manufacturing Program to precede luncheon;11 finalists vie for honors based on world-class manufacturing performance SOUTH CAROLINA – February 27, 2013 – BoeingSouth Carolina Vice President and General…
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GreenWood, Inc. Signs on with Caterpillar
February 20, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – February 20, 2013 – GreenWood, Inc., with corporate offices in Greenville South Carolina, has been awarded a contract to support operations for Caterpillar, Inc. GreenWood President, Brad…
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Silver Crescent Foundation Adds Four Business Leaders to Board
January 30, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 30, 2013 – The Silver Crescent Foundation, the South Carolina non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the vitality of South Carolina’s manufacturing industry and educating citizens about…
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Finalists Named for Top Honors in Prestigious South Carolina Manufacturing Competition
January 10, 201311 named finalists based on world-class manufacturing performance; tickets now on sale to attend Salute To Manufacturing luncheon SOUTH CAROLINA – January 10, 2013 – Eleven finalist companies from across…
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Applications Surge for Statewide Manufacturing Awards; Judging Panel Named
December 6, 2012UPSTATE, SC – December 6, 2012 – Dozens of applications have been submitted from across South Carolina for the 2013 Silver Crescent Awards for Manufacturing Excellence, the acclaimed annual program honoring…
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Shealy Joins Global PTM as Business Development Manager
October 16, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – October 16, 2012 – Global PTM, the industry leader in Maintenance Operational Improvement (MOI) solutions with focused expertise on Oracle eAM implementations, announces the addition of Brian…
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Nominations Open for 2012 Silver Crescent Award Honoring South Carolina’s Leading Manufacturers
October 2, 2012Eleventh annual awards to recognize world-classstandards in innovation, sustainability, workforce engagement,citizenship and performance STATEWIDE, SC – October 2, 2012 – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Silver Crescent…
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Picanol of America chooses new headquarters location in Greenville County
June 21, 2012GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – June 21, 2012 – Picanol of America Inc., a subsidiary of Belgium’s Picanol Group (Picanol NV), has acquired 18,000 square feet of space in Greenville County…
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Sonoco's Patented Radial Crush Tester Now Commercially Available
June 11, 2012Tester Simulates Radial Pressures Applied to Paper Cores During Winding ProcessesHARTSVILLE, SC – June 7, 2012 – Sonoco (NYSE: SON), oneof the largest diversified global packaging companies, announcedthe commercial availability…
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CEL Chemical & Supplies locating new operations in Anderson County
June 11, 2012$900,000 investment expected to create 15 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – June 11, 2012 – CEL Chemical & Supplies, a maker of chemicals for the paperboard and packaging industries, announced the…
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Mitsubishi Polyester Film honors Suber Mill
June 5, 2012GREER, SC – June 5, 2012 – Mitsubishi Polyester Film honored one of the Upstate’s storied landmarks with a road marker dedication on Suber Mill Road Tuesday. Suber Mill is…
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SEW-Eurodrive Inc. expanding in Spartanburg County
June 1, 2012$20 million investment expected to create 40 new jobs SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – May 31, 2012 – SEW-Eurodrive Inc., a maker of industrial gear motors and electronics, announced that the…
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