SC Launch Company KIYATEC Launches Four New Products
December 13, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – December 12, 2011 – SCRA Technology Ventures program, SC Launch, recently announced that Portfolio Company KIYATEC has launched four new products in conjunction with life sciencecompanies New…
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EarthLink Launches New ‘Complete’ Business Product Suite
December 13, 2011Nationwide Voice and Data Coverage Now Available from EarthLink ATLANTA, GA – December 12, 2011 – EarthLink, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELNK), a leading IT services and communications provider, todayannounced the nationwide launch…
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SCRA Wins Manufacturing Technology Achievement Awards
December 13, 2011Takes Home Three of Three Awards Given at Defense Manufacturing Conference CHARLESTON, SC – December 12, 2011- SCRA, a leading applied research andtechnology services company, today announced its receipt of three …
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Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. Introduces ACT II SP and Twill SP
December 1, 2011AURORA, IL & TRAVELERS REST, SC – December 1, 2011 – Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of ACT II SP and Twill SP to…
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Polyplex Selects O’Neal for New Manufacturing Plant
November 16, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 16, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, announced that it was awarded a contract by Polyplex Corporation Ltd., an India-based manufacturer…
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Bosch Rexroth announces expansion in Greenville County
November 14, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 14, 2011 – Bosch Rexroth Corporation today announced plans to expand its existinghydraulics manufacturing operations in Greenville County. The $80million investment is expected to generate 160…
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Gestamp Announces Expansion in Union County
November 14, 2011More than $57 million investment expected to create 100 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – November 10, 2011 – Gestamp South Carolina LLC, aproducer of automotive components, today announced plans to…
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Jobscope Mobile Provides Real-Time System Access to Enhance Productivity and Performance
November 9, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 9, 2011 – Jobscope, Inc., who delivers a comprehensive manufacturing ERP software solution for order-driven manufacturers, announces the release of JOBSCOPE Mobile which provides customers real-time…
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Kongsberg Automotive Announces Expansion in Pickens County
November 8, 2011Investment expected to create 300 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – November 8, 2011 – Kongsberg Automotive, a maker of automotive components, today announced plans to expand its existing operation in Pickens…
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Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. to Launch Tent
November 2, 2011AURORA, IL & TRAVELERS REST, SC – November 1, 2011 – Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of TENT to its Northern Lights ™ Printable…
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Scio Diamond Technology Corporation Establishes HQ, Manufacturing Facility in Greenville, SC
November 1, 2011Plans Expected to Create at Least 70 New Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – October 31, 2011 – The South Carolina Department ofCommerce and the Greenville Area Development Corporation today announcedthat Scio…
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KEMET Announces Election of Jacob Kotzubei to KEMET Board of Directors
October 27, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 27, 2011 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM) (the Company), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, announced today that Jacob Kotzubei…
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KEMET Reports Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012 Results
October 27, 2011Net sales of $265.5 million in the second quarterup 6.8% compared to prior year second quarter GAAP net income perdiluted share for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012 of…
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KEMET Unveils New Power Film Manufacturing Facility
October 27, 2011SIMPSONVILLE, SC – October 27, 2011 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum,film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, officially opened its new SimpsonvillePower Film Manufacturing Facility with…
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National Geographic Channel to Feature BMW's South Carolina Plant in Documentary, Ultimate Factories: BMW X3
October 26, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – October 26, 2011 – BMW announced that the National Geographic Channel (NGC) will air an hour-long documentary on the making of the BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle…
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YH America South Carolina announces expansion in Pickens County
October 11, 2011$5.14 million investment expected to create 93 new jobsPICKENS, SC – October 11, 2011 – YH America South Carolina LLC, a manufacturer of automotive components, today announced that the company…
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Company Growth Leads to 250 New Jobs at GreenWood, Inc.
October 10, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 10, 2011 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, is experiencing exceptional growth in 2011 with the hiring of 250 personnel across…
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BMW Manufacturing Announces Management Changes
October 5, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – October 5, 2011 – BMW Manufacturing announced today three new senior management appointments. Robert Kuessel has been named the plant’s new Vice President, Total Vehicle, Quality Management…
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Scio Diamond Technology Corporation's Information To Be Available Through Standard & Poor's Market Access Program
October 3, 2011GREER, SC – October 3, 2011 – Scio Diamond Technology Corporation (OTC:BB: SCIO) is pleased to announce that the Editorial Board of Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has approved Scio Diamond…
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Item Southeast announces expansion in Greenwood County
September 30, 2011Investment expected to create 10 new jobs GREENWOOD, SC – September 30, 2011 – Item Southeast, a metal working firm, announced plans to expand its current operations in Greenwood County.…
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Three Companies Honored at 2011 South Carolina Salute to Manufacturing
September 27, 2011Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt addresses fullhouse; Cox Industries, Domtar Paper and Robert Bosch honored with 2011Top Awards SOUTH CAROLINA – September 22, 2011 – Three of SouthCarolina’s leading manufacturers…
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Greenville’s Jim Decker receives Pillar of the Industry award
September 26, 2011V.P. of brand management for Progress Lighting recognized for meaningful service to advance the lighting industry GREENVILLE, SC – September 23 2011 – Jim Decker was recently honored with a Pillar…
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GreenWood, Inc. Hires Scammon for Operations Leadership Role
September 21, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – September 21, 2011 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, has hired Chip Scammon as Operations Director. Chip will have a dual role…
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KP Components Inc. announces new facility in Pickens County
September 20, 2011Investment expected to create more than 50 new jobs EASLEY, SC – September 20, 2011 – KP Components Inc., a Denmark-basedprecision CNC machining supplier, today announced plans for a newfacility…
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Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. Introduces Ac Canvas Glossy, Expanding Its Northern Lights™ Collection Canvas Offerings
September 19, 2011TRAVELERS REST, SC – Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of AC Canvas Glossy to its Northern Lights™ product line. AC Canvas Glossy is a…
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JR Automation Technologies LLC announces new facility in Pickens County
September 13, 2011Investment expected to create 54 new jobs PICKENS COUNTY, SC – September 13, 2011 – JR Automation Technologies LLC, a maker of automation equipment for the automotive, pharmaceutical, food and…
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Few Tickets Remain for 2011 Salute to Manufacturing Luncheon
September 12, 2011Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to address industry, business and political leaders at gala; 21 finalists for honors named SOUTH CAROLINA – September 12, 2011 – Fewer than 100 tickets remain…
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ZF Group announces expansion in Laurens County
September 7, 2011$80 million investment expected to create 300 new jobs LAURENS COUNTY, SC – September 7, 2011 – The ZF Group, a supplier to theautomotive industry, will expand its operations in…
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Griffin Thermal Products To Expand in Greenville County
August 17, 2011Investment Expected to Create at Least 50 New Jobs at New Facility GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – August 17, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenville Area…
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GreenWood, Inc. Hosts Golf Tournament as Customer Appreciation Event
August 10, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – August 10, 2011 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, recently held their annual “GreenWood Invitational” golf tournament as a customer appreciation event. …
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Fehrer Automotive North America LLC announces expansion in Spartanburg County
August 3, 2011$14 million investment expected to create 130 new jobs SPARTANBURG, SC – August 3, 2011 – Gov.Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic FuturesGroup of Spartanburg…
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BMW announces new jobs in Spartanburg County
August 3, 2011Company expects to create 100 new jobs SPARTANBURG, SC – August 3, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and BMW today announced that the company…
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Finalists Named, Tickets Available For 2011 Silver Crescent Awards Luncheon
August 3, 201122 in contention for honors based on world-class standards in manufacturing, commitment to workforce, community and environment SOUTH CAROLINA – August 3, 2011 – Twenty-two finalist companies from across the…
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KEMET Offers High Voltage Large Case Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors for Higher Reliability Applications
August 2, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 29, 2011 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturerof tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, announced its KEMET Power Solutions (KPS) High Voltage…
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Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. Adds New Profiles To Its Northern Lights Website
August 2, 2011AURORA, IL & TRAVELERS REST, SC – August 2, 2011 – Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of profiles for several of their Northern Lights…
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KEMET Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012 Results
July 27, 2011Net sales of $289.9 million in the first quarter up 18.9% compared to prior year first quarter Gross margin improved to 27.4% in the first quarter compared to 25.0% in…
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Advisory Council Influences Direction for Jobscope ERP Solution
July 5, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 5, 2011 – Jobscope, Inc., who delivers a comprehensive manufacturing ERP solution for order-driven manufacturers, recently held their annual Advisory Council meeting comprised of representatives from…
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KEMET Corporation Set to Join Russell 3000 Index
June 24, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – June 24, 2011 – KEMET Corporation is set to join the U.S. broad-market Russell 3000® Index when Russell Investments reconstitutes its comprehensive set of U.S. and global…
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Draexlmaier Automotive of America Announces Expansion in Spartanburg County
June 22, 2011More than $22 million investment expected to create 150 new jobs SPARTANBURG, SC – June 22, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic…
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Michelin North America Chairman Richard Wilkerson To Retire, Pete Selleck Appointed To Succeed
June 22, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – June 21, 2011 – Michelin North America Chairman andPresident Richard “Dick” Wilkerson will retire from his role by the endof this year, the Michelin Group announced today. …
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OOBE Promotes Mijacevic to Director of Design
June 20, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – June 20, 2011 – OOBE, Inc., one of the country’s leading brands of custom-designed uniforms, announced today it has promoted Marijana Mijacevic to Director of Design. In…
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KEMET Acquires Foil Facility
June 15, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – June 14, 2011 – KEMET Corporation, a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced its acquisition of Cornell Dubilier Foil, LLC…
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VCI-SC Inc. Announces New Facility in Pickens County
June 12, 2011$2 million investment expected to create 50 new jobs COLUMBIA, SC – June 12, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Alliance Pickens today announced…
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Michelin North America Offers Access to Up-to-the-Minute News Coming Out of Michelin Challenge Bibendum – the Largest International Event for Sustainable Road Mobility
May 19, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – May 18, 2011 – For the first time, Michelin North America has made it possible, through an online hub at http://live.michelinmedia.com/ to obtain key information and announcements,…
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KEMET Announces New Chief Talent Development Officer
May 18, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – May 17, 2011 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturerof tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, announced that Richard M. Vosburgh,Ph.D. has joined the…
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OOBE Hires Senior Executive from VELUX
May 12, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – May 12, 2011 – OOBE, Inc., one of the country’s leading brands of custom-designed uniforms, has hired Joe H. Patrick for the newly created position of Vice…
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Amy’s Kitchen Announces New Facility in Greenville County
May 11, 2011$63 million investment expected to create at least 700 new jobs over the next six years GREENVILLE, SC – May 11, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department…
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Continental Tire the Americas CEO Matthias Schoenberg Moves on to Key Global Assignment
May 9, 2011Schoenberg named Global Head of ContiTech’s Fluid Technology Business Unit FORT MILL, SC – May 4, 2011 – Continental Tire the Americas (CTA) today announced that CEO Matthias Schoenberg has…
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Michelin Announces Expansion in Lexington County
May 9, 2011$200 million Investment expected to create 270 new jobs LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC – May 9, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the SouthCarolina Department of Commerce and Lexington County today announcedthat…
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Textile Trends LLC Announces New Operations in Union County
May 2, 2011Investment expected to create 100 new jobs JONESVILLE, SC – May 2, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Town of Jonesville and the Union…
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