CT&T Announces Plans for U.S. Electric Vehicle Production
July 5, 2009Global Electric Vehicle and Battery Technology Leader CT&T United to Establish Multiple Facilities in Southeast and West Coast Regions to Manufacture Affordable Line of EVs by 2010 SEOUL, South Korea,…
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KEMET Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer
June 30, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – June 29, 2009 – KEMET Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: KEME), a leading manufacturer of the majority of capacitor types, including tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, plastic film,…
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Welded Tube-Berkeley Announces Expansion in Berkeley County
June 26, 2009Investment expected to bring up to 30 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC – June 26, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Charleston Regional Development Alliance…
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Clemson Manufacturing Professor to Speak at Annual Salute
June 26, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 26, 2009 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Dr. Thomas R. Kurfess, the BMW Endowed Chair of Manufacturing at Clemson University,…
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Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Helps Youth Discover Manufacturing
June 24, 2009AIKEN, SC – June 24, 2009 – Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC is helping the Silver Crescent Foundation in its efforts to expose more Aiken youth to the future career…
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Hilex Poly Announces Plan to Double Recycling Capacity
June 23, 2009Leading Maker of Plastic Bags Continues Investment in Recycling Initiatives and Promotes Environmental Education HARTSVILLE, SC – June 23, 2009 – Hilex Poly, the leading manufacturer of plastic bag and film…
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Silver Crescent Foundation Names Advisory Board
June 23, 2009Columbia, SC – June 23, 2009 – The Silver Crescent Foundation has named the following business and community leaders to its Advisory Board: Jim Alexander, Economic Development Director, Oconee County,…
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Clemson Professor of Manufacturing to Speak at Annual Salute
June 22, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 22, 2009 – The Silver Crescent Foundation announced today that Dr. Thomas R. Kurfess, the BMW Endowed Chair of Manufacturing at Clemson University, will provide the…
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Southeastern Petroleum Breaks Ground on New Facility in Chester County
June 17, 2009$30 million investment expected to generate 24 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – June 17, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Chester County today joined Southeastern Petroleum at…
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Southeastern Petroleum Breaks Ground on New Facility in Chester County
June 17, 2009$30 million investment expected to generate 24 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – June 17, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Chester County today joined Southeastern Petroleum at…
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Scienceuticals Expands Marketing Department
June 12, 2009Summerville, SC Facility Responding to Customer Demand SUMMERVILLE, SC – June 12, 2009 – Scienceuticals, Inc., a leading skin care products manufacturer, is pleased to announce the expansion of its…
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Carolina Filters Announces Expansion in Sumter County
June 10, 2009Investment expected to create 20 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – June 9, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Sumter Economic Development today announced that Carolina Filters Inc.…
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New Michelin Tire Shatters Compromise Between Fuel-Efficiency, Performance
June 10, 2009The Michelin(R) Energy(TM) Saver A/S Passenger Car Tire Now Available GREENVILLE, SC – June 9, 2009 – Consumers can now enjoy all the benefits of an all-season, fuel-efficient tire without compromising performance…
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KEMET Announces Extension of Expiration Date for Its Tender Offer
June 5, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – June 3, 2009 – KEMET Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: KEME.OB), a leading manufacturer of the majority of capacitor types, including tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, plastic film,…
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Operations Associates LLC Boosts Executive Team with Return of Original Founders
June 5, 2009Operations-Oriented Consulting Firm with INC. 500 Track Record GREENVILLE, SC – June 3, 2009 – Operations Associates LLC, a niche leader in specialized operational and logistics consulting projects for large…
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Less Than 10 Days Remain to Apply for Distinguished Manufacturing Awards
June 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2009 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the Silver Crescent Foundation are seeking nominations for the 2009 Silver Crescent Manufacturer of the Year awards.…
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Less Than 10 Days Remain to Apply for Distinguished Manufacturing Awards
June 4, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – June 4, 2009 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the Silver Crescent Foundation are seeking nominations for the 2009 Silver Crescent Manufacturer of the Year awards.…
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Gifford Named Zeus Director of International Sales
June 3, 2009ORANGEBURG, SC – May 29, 2009 – Zeus, Inc., a global leader in high-performance polymer extrusions, has named Timothy Gifford as its Director of International Sales. Gifford is experienced in general management,…
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Scienceuticals Augments Summerville Team with New Account Manager
May 21, 2009Cosmetics manufacturing leader encourages growth within company SUMMERVILLE, SC – May 21, 2009 – Scienceuticals, a leader in the cosmetics manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tracy…
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Center Manufacturing SC Announces Expansion in Greenwood County
May 20, 2009Investment expected to create 65 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – May 20, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Greenwood Partnership Alliance today announced that Center Manufacturing SC…
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SYKES Enterprises Inc. to Create 900 Jobs in South Carolina
May 12, 2009Business process outsourcing company invests in Greenwood, Williamsburg and Sumter Counties COLUMBIA, SC – May 11, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that SYKES Enterprises Inc. will…
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Roche Carolina Celebrates Completion of Expansion Project in Florence County
May 7, 2009Company dedicates $60 million Multi-Purpose Production Facility COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Florence County Economic Development Partnership today celebrated the completion…
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Carl Zeiss Optronics USA Inc. Announces New Facility in Richland County
May 6, 2009Company to partner with SCRA and USC COLUMBIA, SC – May 6, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Richland County and the Central SC Alliance today announced that Carl Zeiss…
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Universal Nolin Company LLC Announces New Facility in Spartanburg County
May 4, 2009Investment expected to bring more than 150 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC – April 30, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Economic Futures Group of…
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Unifi Announces Third Quarter Results
May 4, 2009GREENSBORO, NC – April 30, 2009 – Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) today released preliminary operating results for its third fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2009. Net sales for the current…
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American LaFrance LLC Announces Consolidation of Manufacturing Operations to Berkeley County
April 29, 2009Investment expected to generate 216 new jobs BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – April 29, 2009 – Last week American LaFrance LLC announced its intention to consolidate all corporate manufacturing into its…
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Gunmaker, Military Officer, Medal of Honor Recipients Recognized for Service
April 28, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 24, 2009 – Columbia gunmaker FN Manufacturing (FNM) was recognized Friday for its “service to country,” along with Lt. Col. W. Thomas Smith Jr. (Joint Services…
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Michelin Tires Drive Environmental Awareness Across The United States as Part of the 'Clean Air Green Tour'
April 22, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – April 22, 2009 – Tire performance plays a significant role in reducing the nation’s environmental footprint. This month, Michelin is teaming up with the Clean Air Green…
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Hilex Poly Announces Environmental Initiatives in Advance of Earth Day 2009
April 21, 2009Leading Maker of Plastic Bags Continues To Investments in Recycling Initiatives And Promotes Environmental Education HARTSVILLE, SC – April 21, 2009 – Hilex Poly, the leading manufacturer of plastic bag and…
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LMSPI to Present at GSATC Breakfast Briefing
April 21, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – April 21, 2009 Lean Manufacturing Solutions Partnership, Inc. (LMSPI), a regional Lean Manufacturing Implementation Resource, will host the Greenville Spartanburg Anderson Technology Council (GSATC) Breakfast Briefing on…
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MaintainIT Sponsors Fountain Inn Chamber Annual Chamber Banquet
April 14, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – April 14, 2009 – MaintainIT, a Facility and Plant Maintenance Services Company, recently sponsored the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet. Held at the…
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Shirley Johnson named to Silver Crescent Foundation Board
April 7, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 7, 2009 – The Silver Crescent Foundation Board of Directors has elected Shirley Johnson to a three year term on its board. Johnson is the manager…
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Snak-Time Foods Announces Expansion in Cherokee County
April 5, 2009Investment expected to bring 40 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC – April 5, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Cherokee County today announced that Snak-Time…
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Carolina Pad Releases Sasquatch(TM), Promotes Commerce with a Conscience(TM)
March 30, 2009Interactive Brand/Web site Challenges Parents and Kids to Leave Nothing but Tracks and Minimize their Environmental Impact CHARLOTTE, NC – March 30, 2009 – Carolina Pad (www.carolinapad.com), the industry leader in…
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Continental Tire North America Dedicates New Headquarters
March 27, 2009LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – March 26, 2009 – Continental Tire North America (CTNA) celebrated the grand opening of its new North American headquarters in South Carolina. CTNA held a special ceremony…
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Renewed World Energies Announces New Facility in Georgetown County
March 23, 2009Investment expected to create 60 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – March 20, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Georgetown County today announced that Renewed World Energies (RWE)…
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Trane Announces Expansion in Richland County Company Expects to Make $10 Million Investment
March 19, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Central S.C. Alliance today announced that Trane will expand its manufacturing operations in Richland County.…
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Silver Crescent Foundation Elects New Officers for 2009
March 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 17, 2009 – The Silver Crescent Foundation Board of Directors elected new officers for 2009 at its annual meeting last Friday, March 13. Gary Foster, President…
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Nucor Announces Guidance for its First Quarter Earnings
March 17, 2009CHARLOTTE, NC – March 17, 2009 – Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) announced today guidance for its first quarter ending April 4, 2009. Nucor expects first quarter results to be in the range…
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Crane Co. to Consolidate North American Vending Operations to South Carolina
March 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 11, 2009 – Gov. Mark Sanford, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Barnwell County and SCANA today announced that Crane Co. will consolidate its North American…
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Force V Environmental Announces New Facility in Laurens County
March 11, 2009Investment expected to bring just under 200 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC – March 11, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Laurens County announced today that…
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Shawmut Corporation, Kawashima Textile USA Announce New Operations in Lugoff
March 10, 2009Operation will supply textiles to automotive industry LUGOFF, SC – March 10, 2009 – Shawmut Corporation and Kawashima Textile USA announced jointly today the opening of Shawmut Corporation’s new manufacturing…
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The Silver Crescent Foundation Steps Up Efforts to Champion the Cause of Manufacturing in SC
March 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – March 3, 2009 – In February, Silver Crescent Foundation President Karen Owens and two of South Carolina’s manufacturing leaders, Gary Foster of Automation Engineering Corp. (Greenville) and…
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SCMEP Announces Economic Impact Figures for SC Manufacturers
February 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 27, 2009 – Despite the continued economic downturn in 2008, SCMEP reported that state manufacturers realized $152 million in new and retained sales with 1,360 jobs…
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SCMEP Launches Next Generation Manufacturing Study
February 18, 2009State Manufacturers Encouraged to Participate by March 15 COLUMBIA, SC – February 18, 2009 – The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) has launched an online survey of the state’s…
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Electrospinning: Emerging New Technology at Zeus
February 17, 2009Zeus is developing new technology in the field of electrospinning for applications primarily within the medical device and filtration industries ORANGEBURG, SC – February 16, 2009 – Zeus, Inc. announces…
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Zeus Partners with Avancen MOD Corp.
February 15, 2009Zeus is slated to manufacture parts and assemble MOD(R) units, an innovative medication dispenser produced by Avancen MOD Corporation ORANGEBURG, SC – February 13, 2009 – Zeus, Inc., a global…
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Zeus Partners with Avancen MOD Corp.
February 13, 2009Zeus is slated to manufacture parts and assemble MOD® units, an innovative medication dispenser produced by Avancen MOD Corporation Orangeburg, SC – February 12, 2009 ‐ Zeus, Inc., a global leader…
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Manufacturer of Durable, 100% Recyclable Packaging to Begin Operations in the Charleston Region
February 12, 2009American Synthetics Anticipates 250 Jobs Within Five Years COLUMBIA, SC – February 12, 2009 – A newly formed venture offering fully recyclable packaging for the pet food industry has selected…
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Fujifilm Graphic Systems Consolidates National Warehouse and Distribution Center to Greenwood Complex
February 12, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – February 12, 2009 – FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. announces the consolidation of Fujifilm Graphics Systems’ national warehousing and distribution center from Suwanee, Georgia to Greenwood. The consolidation,…
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