Michelin completes purchase of NexTraq for fleet telematics from FLEETCOR
July 23, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin has closed its acquisition of NexTraq, the U.S. provider of commercial fleet telematics, from FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT), a leading global provider of fuel cards…
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Britax names new Vice President of Product Development and Engineering
July 23, 2017
FORT MILL, SC – As part of its continued commitment to child passenger safety, Britax Child Safety, Inc. announced the appointment of Jay Zhao as the company’s new Vice President…
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Ingredion expanding operations in Charleston County
July 21, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global ingredients solutions company, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County. The company’s growth is expected to bring more than $10 million…
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Ingredion expanding operations in Charleston County
July 21, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global ingredients solutions company, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County. The company’s growth is expected to bring more than $10 million…
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Sonoco names Philippe Guillemot to Board of Directors
July 19, 2017
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced that Philippe Guillemot has been named to its Board of Directors. A photo accompanying this announcement is available…
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Sonoco declares regular quarterly common stock dividend
July 19, 2017
The Board of Directors of Sonoco today declared a $.39 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on September 8, 2017, to shareholders of record as of August…
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AmbioPharm, Inc. expanding operations in Aiken County
July 18, 2017Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer Creating 100 Jobs To Accommodate Growth . AmbioPharm, Inc. (API), a full-service peptide and biopharmaceutical manufacturing company, is expanding its existing Aiken County operations. The expansion is projected…
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AmbioPharm, Inc. expanding operations in Aiken County
July 18, 2017
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturer Creating 100 Jobs To Accommodate Growth . AmbioPharm, Inc. (API), a full-service peptide and biopharmaceutical manufacturing company, is expanding its existing Aiken County operations. The expansion is projected…
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DuraFiber announces next steps for Winnsboro SC plant
July 14, 2017DuraFiber Technologies (“DuraFiber”), a leading global supplier of polyester fibers, engineered fabrics, sewing threads and advanced materials, announced that its plantsSalisbury, NC, Shelby, NC, and Winnsboro, SC will be idled if a buyer…
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DuraFiber announces next steps for Winnsboro SC plant
July 14, 2017DuraFiber Technologies (“DuraFiber”), a leading global supplier of polyester fibers, engineered fabrics, sewing threads and advanced materials, announced that its plantsSalisbury, NC, Shelby, NC, and Winnsboro, SC will be idled if a buyer…
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Electro-Spec, Inc. launching new operations in Lexington County
July 13, 2017
Company Creating 53 Jobs At Manufacturing Facility Electro-Spec, Inc., a specialty plating manufacturer, is locating new production operations in Lexington County. The new development is projected to bring $3.1 million…
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Electro-Spec, Inc. launching new operations in Lexington County
July 12, 2017
Company Creating 53 Jobs At Manufacturing Facility Electro-Spec, Inc., a specialty plating manufacturer, is locating new production operations in Lexington County. The new development is projected to bring $3.1 million…
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Roseburg Forest Products launching new Chester County manufacturing plant
July 11, 2017CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Roseburg Forest Products, a privately-owned, integrated forest products company based in the Pacific Northwest, is locating a new engineered wood products plant in Chester County. The…
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Roseburg Forest Products launching new Chester County manufacturing plant
July 11, 2017CHESTER COUNTY, SC – Roseburg Forest Products, a privately-owned, integrated forest products company based in the Pacific Northwest, is locating a new engineered wood products plant in Chester County. The…
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Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC launching operations in Cherokee County
July 11, 2017CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC – Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC, a fabricated steel products galvanizer, is launching a new facility in Cherokee County. The development is projected to bring $14.1 million of…
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Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC launching operations in Cherokee County
July 11, 2017CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC – Steel Creek Galvanizing Company LLC, a fabricated steel products galvanizer, is launching a new facility in Cherokee County. The development is projected to bring $14.1 million of…
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Ruiz Foods to expand existing Florence County manufacturing facility
July 11, 2017
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of frozen food and snack products, is expanding its existing Florence County operations. The $79 million investment is expected to…
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Ruiz Foods to expand existing Florence County manufacturing facility
July 11, 2017
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of frozen food and snack products, is expanding its existing Florence County operations. The $79 million investment is expected to…
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Knapheide Truck Equipment Company opening new facility in Charleston County
June 30, 2017CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Knapheide Truck Equipment Company Charleston Inc., a subsidiary of The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Charleston County. The development is projected…
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Knapheide Truck Equipment Company opening new facility in Charleston County
June 30, 2017CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Knapheide Truck Equipment Company Charleston Inc., a subsidiary of The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Charleston County. The development is projected…
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Sonoco to acquire Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.
June 26, 2017
HARTSVILLE, SC – Sonoco (NYSE:SON) announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the stock of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., a family-held developer and manufacturer of…
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Siemens provides University of South Carolina with technology grant valued at $628 Million
June 22, 2017
Siemens and the University of South Carolina announced an in-kind grant of Siemens hardware and software with a commercial value of $628 million. As part of this grant, Siemens’ product…
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PurePower Technologies® names Anna Cothran general counsel and secretary
June 20, 2017
PurePower Technologies, ® a leader in engineering and remanufacturing of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket, has appointed Anna Cothran as general counsel and secretary. Reporting…
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The Heirloom Companies to host Job Fair – July 22
June 19, 2017
High demand for handcrafted products fuels company’s expansion by 25 percent The Heirloom Companies will host a job fair on Sat., July 22 from 9am to 12pm at its showroom…
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Softbox Systems launching U.S. and Canadian headquarters in Greenville County
June 16, 2017
GREENVILLE, COUNTY – Softbox Systems, an international temperature-control packaging provider, announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations to house its U.S. and Canadian headquarters. To accommodate its rapid growth,…
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Softbox Systems launching U.S. and Canadian headquarters in Greenville County
June 16, 2017
GREENVILLE, COUNTY – Softbox Systems, an international temperature-control packaging provider, announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations to house its U.S. and Canadian headquarters. To accommodate its rapid growth,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Randall-Collins, JB’s PROOF Alcohol Ice Cream
June 7, 2017
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and…
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Air National Guard receives first HC-130J Combat King II
June 5, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Airmen from the Alaska Air National Guard accepted the first HC-130J Combat King II assigned to an U.S. Air National Guard unit at the Lockheed Martin…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. addresses nationwide shortage of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
June 1, 2017
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron) will address the recently announced critical drug shortage of 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP on Friday, June 2, 2017. This medication is available for pre-order as…
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Spirax Sarco joins the quest to support the Enbridge® Ride to Conquer Cancer®
May 24, 2017Spirax Sarco USA, the leader in products and services for steam systems, is teaming up with Spirax Sarco Canada to show support for the Enbridge® Ride to Conquer Cancer®. During…
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Spirax Sarco joins the quest to support the Enbridge® Ride to Conquer Cancer®
May 24, 2017
Spirax Sarco USA, the leader in products and services for steam systems, is teaming up with Spirax Sarco Canada to show support for the Enbridge® Ride to Conquer Cancer®. During…
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Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing…
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Itron investing In Oconee County operations
May 18, 2017
OCONEE COUNTY, SC – Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing…
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Michelin holds “Signing Day” for Technical Scholars program
May 17, 2017Michelin North America’s Lexington manufacturing site held a ‘Signing Day’ ceremony for area high school students who have been selected to further their education at Midlands Technical College,…
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Electrolux expanding its Anderson County operations
May 12, 2017
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Electrolux, a leading home and appliance manufacturer, is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Anderson County with a capital investment of more than $200 million. Electrolux…
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Electrolux expanding its Anderson County operations
May 12, 2017
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC – Electrolux, a leading home and appliance manufacturer, is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Anderson County with a capital investment of more than $200 million. Electrolux…
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Statement on Infrastructure from Sonoco CEO Jack Sanders
May 11, 2017
Today, I want to publicly thank the vast majority of the House and Senate for passing a comprehensive infrastructure bill as well as swiftly overriding its veto this week. I…
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Michelin Group recognized by Forbes as “America’s Best Employer” in automotive industry
May 10, 2017
Michelin Group, a global leader in sustainable mobility and innovation, today announced it has been selected by Forbes magazine as one of “America’s Best Employers” for 2017. On this year’s…
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GreenWood, Inc. reaches 5 million safe hours at Merck
May 10, 2017
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, celebrates a major safety milestone of 5 million safe work hours at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia. GreenWood…
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KEMET reports preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017 results
May 10, 2017
KEMET Corporation, a leading global supplier of electronic components, reported preliminary results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Net sales of $197.5 million for the…
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GreenWood, Inc. reaches 5 million safe hours at Merck
May 10, 2017
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, celebrates a major safety milestone of 5 million safe work hours at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia. GreenWood…
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Alcami Corporation growing operations in Charleston County
May 3, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of custom development and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, announced an investment of at least $5 million in…
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Alcami Corporation growing operations in Charleston County
May 3, 2017
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of custom development and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, announced an investment of at least $5 million in…
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PurePower Technologies® relocates global headquarters to Columbia
May 2, 2017
PurePower Technologies® (PPT), a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of new and remanufactured diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket, today announced it has relocated its…
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North Charleston mill incident
May 1, 2017KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) –At approximately 8:45 p.m. EDT, Sunday, April 30, 2017, an incident occurred at our North Charleston, SC paper mill involving employees performing maintenance…
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Electrolux donation supports more than 10 SC nonprofits feeding the needy
April 27, 2017
More than 18 percent of residents in South Carolina have unreliable access to affordable and nutritious food.* Today, Electrolux donated a truckload of nearly 50 commercial-grade kitchen appliances to Anderson…
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Hydrick to serve on U.S. Petrochem Conference panel
April 24, 2017
Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, one of the country’s foremost site selection and economic development consulting firms, will be a panelist at the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Construction…
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Hydrick to serve on U.S. Petrochem Conference panel
April 24, 2017
Woody Hydrick, managing principal of Global Location Strategies, one of the country’s foremost site selection and economic development consulting firms, will be a panelist at the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Construction…
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Spirax Sarco receives SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Award for top safety records
April 21, 2017Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system solutions, was recently presented a Commendation of Excellence award by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for exemplary top…
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Spirax Sarco receives SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Award for top safety records
April 21, 2017
Spirax Sarco, the leader in products and services for steam system solutions, was recently presented a Commendation of Excellence award by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for exemplary top…
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