KEMET Showcases Industry's Largest Dielectric Selection at Electronica 2010
November 8, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 8, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE Amex: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced that it will be…
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KEMET Corporation Announces Stockholder Approval to Effect a Reverse Stock Split
November 5, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 4, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE Amex: KEM) (the Company) announced today that the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to…
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KEMET Corporation Names Susan Barkal to Leadership Team
November 3, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 2, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE Amex: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced that Susan (Sue) Barkal,…
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SCMEP Awarded Grant to Improve Competitiveness of US Supply Chains
October 27, 2010COLUMBIA,SC – October 24, 2010 – The South Carolina Manufacturing ExtensionPartnership (SCMEP) is pleased to announce it will become a part of aspecial consortium consisting of five MEP Centers (Southern…
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KEMET Corporation Files Form S−3 Resale Shelf Registration Statement on Behalf of Selling Stockholder
October 24, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – October 24, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE Amex: KEM) (the Company) today announced the filing of a resale shelf registration statement on Form S−3 with the Securities…
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KEMET Corporation Files Definitive Proxy Statement Related to Special Meeting of Stockholders
October 13, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – October 12, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE Amex: KEM) (the Company) announced today that it has filed a definitive proxy statement (the Definitive Proxy Statement) with the…
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Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade™ Funds Critical Equipment and Training for Community Firefighters
October 13, 2010Grants initiative surpasses $600,000 in support ATLANTA, SC – October 13, 2010 – Every day, millions of people count on volunteer and rural community fire units to protect them and…
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Silver Crescent Manufacturers of the Year Announced
September 23, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – September 22, 2010 – The 2010 Silver CrescentManufacturers of the Year were announced at the Salute to Manufacturing,South Carolina’s premier manufacturing recognition event honoring thestate’s top small,…
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KEMET Addresses Critical Applications with Flexible Tin/Lead Termination System
September 15, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – September 14, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE Amex: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced the addition of tin/lead…
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KEMET Enhances High Voltage Product Portfolio with Flexible Termination System
September 14, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – September 13, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE Amex: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced the addition of high…
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Lava USA Inc. Announces New Operations in York County
September 8, 2010Investment expected to create 30 new jobs YORK COUNTY, SC – September 8, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and York County today announced that Lava USA Inc.,…
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BMW Manufacturing announces production of the New BMW X3
September 1, 2010Expects to continue success established by first-generation X3 SPARTANBURG, SC – September 1, 2010 – BMW Manufacturing announced todaythat production of the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle got underwayat…
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JPS Industries, Inc. Reports Improved Third Quarter Results
August 27, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 27, 2010 – JPS Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JPST) today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended July 31, 2010. For the third…
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Revstone Buys Kaiser Aluminum Forging Operations
August 25, 2010GREENWOOD, SC – August 24, 2010 – Revstone Industries, LLC announced Friday the acquisition of Kaiser Aluminum’s forged metals facility in Greenwood, SC. The facility will operate as part of…
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CAV International Wins $57MM Airfield Contract with US Navy in Rota, Spain
August 25, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 24, 2010 – CAV International Inc., a US Government outsourcing contractor with expertise in airfield services & logistics, announces that the United States Navy has awarded…
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Hubbell Lighting Launches Web Site with Brochure for Education Market
August 20, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 19, 2010 – Hubbell Lighting announces the new Education Solutions web site for engineers, lighting designers, facilities managers and education board members: www.hubbelllighting.com/markets/education From K-12 to…
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KEMET Receives the Digi-Key Exceptional Sales Performance Award for 2010
August 12, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – August 11, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE Amex: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced that it received the…
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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Mid-Life Upgrade P-3 Orion
July 14, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 13, 2010 – The first Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) P-3 Orion with new Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) enhancements was delivered to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in…
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Pulcra Chemicals LLC Announces New Headquarters and Expanded Operations in York County
July 6, 2010Investment expected to create 15 new jobs YORK COUNTY, SC – July 6, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and York County today announced that Pulcra Chemicals will…
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Salute to Manufacturing to Feature Prominent Author
July 6, 2010SOUTH CAROLINA – July 6, 2010 – The annual Salute toManufacturing, South Carolina’s premier manufacturing recognition eventhonoring the state’s top small, medium and large manufacturing companiesfor their manufacturing excellence, economic…
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The Michelin® Primacy™ Mxm4® Luxury Touring Tire Now Available For Consumers Who ‘Want It All’
July 2, 2010Safety, All-Weather Handling, Great Ride Quality,Comfort, and a 55,000 Mile Warranty GREENVILLE, SC – July 1, 2010 – Today, luxury vehicle owners have a newtire choice with the MICHELIN Primacy™…
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GreenWood, Inc’s Rick Phillips Achieves NCCER Master Trainer Status
June 28, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 28, 2010 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, announces that Rick Phillips, Director of Maintenance and Construction Operations, has successfully achieved…
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KEMET Announces Approval for Listing on the NYSE Amex
June 27, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 21, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: KEME) a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, film, paper and aluminum electrolytic capacitors, announced today…
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OpTek Systems Inc. Announces Expansion in Greenville County
June 27, 2010Investment expected to create up to 20 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – June 22, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenville Area Development Corporation today…
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Helping Moms Become Automotive Champions
June 27, 2010Uniroyal® Tire and Savings Expert Develop Automotive Guide for Moms GREENVILLE, SC – June 22, 2010 – For most moms, their automobile is an important part of their daily lives,…
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PPG Launches First Use of Next Generation Automotive Waterborne Paint Process in the U.S.
June 16, 2010TROY, MI and SPARTANBURG, SC – June 16, 2010 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) , the world’s leading manufacturer of transportation coatings, has launched the first use of its next generation B1:B2 waterborne…
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Michelin employee wellness program wins second straight national award
June 15, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 14, 2010 – The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large employers, today honored Michelin North America with its highest award, the Platinum…
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RYOBI® ONE+(TM) Is Now Over 40
June 13, 2010Fully Compatible Line of Do-It-Yourselfer Tools That Share the Same Batteries and Chargers ANDERSON, SC – June 212, 2010 – RYOBI ONE+ 18V system is celebrating being over 40, over…
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Heavy-Duty EV Manufacturer Proterra Gets $20 Million in Funding from MK Energy and Infrastructure
June 12, 2010Market Leader in Zero Emission Transit Buses Will Use Funds to Create Jobs at New South Carolina Facility, Help Municipalities Reduce Fuel Costs and Dependence on Oil GOLDEN, CO &…
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Boeing Seeking Experienced Aircraft Assemblers for North Charleston Facility
June 9, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 8, 2010 – Boeing announced that the companyis looking to fill numerous positions at its manufacturing facility inNorth Charleston. Boeing is currently hiring Experienced Aircraft Assemblers…
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KEMET Announces DSCC-Approved Ceramic Surface Mount Capacitors in Small Case Sizes
June 3, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 2, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: KEME), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced the…
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Eberspaecher North America Announces New Facility in Greenville County
June 2, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 2, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Greenville Area Development Corporation today announced that Eberspaecher North America will open its new automotive production…
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Customer Appreciation is Main Event at GreenWood Invitational
May 26, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – May 26, 2010 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, recently held the “GreenWood Invitational” golf tournament at the Cliffs Keowee Springs course…
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Jobscope Holds Advisory Council with Focus on Customer Experience
May 25, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – May 25, 2010 – Jobscope, Inc., who delivers a comprehensive ERP solution for order-driven manufacturers, recently hosted the company’s annual Advisory Council with participants representing numerous client…
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What's Good For You Is Good For Your Tires
May 20, 2010Michelin Uses Sunflower Oil To Increase Performance in All-New Luxury Tire GREENVILLE, SC – May 20, 2010 – Have Michelin-rated chefs had an impact on tire design? It may be…
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KEMET Exceeds Previously Announced Fourth Quarter Forecast
May 20, 2010Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 were $213.0 million compared to $199.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 up by 6.5%. Gross margin…
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KEMET Corporation Announces Completion of Tender Offer for its 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026
May 18, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – May 18, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (KEME.OB) today announced completion of KEMET’s tender offer for its 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (CUSIP Nos. 488360 AA6 and…
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Gov. Sanford and Anderson County Welcome First Quality Tissue to South Carolina
May 14, 2010Company plans to invest $1 billion and create 1,000 newjobs in Anderson County ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – May 14, 2010 – Gov. Mark Sanford, the South CarolinaDepartment of Commerce and…
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Alexium Announces New Operations in Greenville County
May 12, 2010Company establishing a manufacturing and research facility; create 200 new jobs GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – May 12, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Greenville Area Development Corporation…
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Allegro Industries Announces New Facility in Pickens County
May 4, 2010Investment expected to bring 45 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC – May 3, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Pickens County today announced that Allegro…
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KEMET Announces Date for the March 2010 Quarterly and Annual Earnings Release
April 27, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 26, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (OTC:KEME) (BULLETIN BOARD: KEME) will host a conference call at 9:00 AM (ET) on Thursday, May 20, 2010, to discuss its…
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MICHELIN Does It Again, Adding 3 More J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment Customer Satisfaction Awards
April 15, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 12, 2010 – Adding to its alreadyimpressive list of J.D. Power and Associates original equipment customersatisfaction awards, MICHELINonce again receives the industry’s highest honors for customersatisfaction,…
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KEMET Unveils Advanced Industry-Focused Product Search Capabilities on KEMET.com
April 15, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 14, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (OTC:KEME) (BULLETIN BOARD: KEME) announced new website functionality that enables customers to conduct capacitor and ferrite product part searches by industry…
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KEMET Scientists Win the John D. Moynihan Best Paper Award at CARTS USA
March 24, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 23, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (OTC:KEME) (BULLETIN BOARD: KEME) , a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, film, paper and aluminum electrolytic capacitors, announced…
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KEMET Announces Consolidation of Ceramic and Film & Electrolytics Business Groups
March 23, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 22, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (KEME.OB), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, plastic film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, announced today that it will…
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Silver Crescent Manufacturer of the Year Nominations Sought
March 16, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – March 16, 2010 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the Silver Crescent Foundation are seeking nominations for the 2010 Silver Crescent Manufacturer of the Year…
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Continental Tires Standard on Ram Chassis Cab
March 4, 2010FORT MILL, SC – March 4, 2010 – Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) will supply the original equipment truck tires for Ram medium-duty Chassis Cab trucks starting in 2010…
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KEMET and United States Department of Energy Sign Contract for $15.1 Million Government Grant
March 3, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 2, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: KEME), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, multilayer ceramic, solid aluminum, plastic film, paper and aluminum electrolytic capacitors, today…
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Bosch Rexroth Corporation Announces Investment in Greenville County
February 17, 2010Investment expected to bring up to 50 new jobs to the area GREENVILLE, SC – February 17, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Greenville Area Development Corporation…
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KEMET Corporation Postpones Proposed Financing and Terminates Tender Offer for Its 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026
February 12, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – February 11, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: KEME) announced that, as a result of unfavorable market conditions, it has indefinitely postponed its previously announced intent…
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