CONNEX South Carolina now available for SC manufacturers

  July 19, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster, alongside leadership from South Carolina’s business community, announced the launch of CONNEX South Carolina, a free online platform that provides one-stop access to manufacturers in the state…

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SC Ports finishes fiscal year 2023 with strong June

  July 19, 2023

A cargo ship filled with goods sails through Charleston Harbor. South Carolina now has the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet. (Photo/Provided by Matthew Peacock Media)…

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SCMA announces Board of Directors

  April 27, 2023

Tommy Preston, Jr. to Lead South Carolina’s Premier Association for Manufacturing The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Tommy Preston, Jr., Global Vice President of Ethics of The Boeing…

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High School Seniors honored at the 7th Annual SC STEM Signing Day

  April 19, 2023

On Tuesday, April 18th, 68 South Carolina high school seniors were honored at the 7th annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day. Similar to college signing days for athletes, the students…

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Kayla van Hoff joins Better Than Found search firm as recruiting assistant

  April 2, 2023

Kayla van Hoff has joined Better Than Found, a professional and executive recruitment firm focusing on industrial sectors in manufacturing, engineering, and construction, as a recruiting assistant. Van Hoff previously…

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SAUDIA to grow long-haul fleet with up to 49 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

  March 16, 2023

Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. SAUDIA is set to purchase 39…

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SCMA launches 2nd Annual Manufacturing Madness Contest

  February 9, 2023

Two-month-long contest to select the ‘Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina’ The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) is set to launch this year’s Manufacturing Madness presented by BlueCross BlueShield of…

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BASF’s Kirkland honored for community work

  December 30, 2022

BASF Site Director Jerome Kirkland, who leads the site in Converse, was recently recognized by the Converse Fire Department with an award recognizing his community leadership and his outstanding support…

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BASF Converse celebrates Spartanburg community

  December 27, 2022

BASF’s site in Converse is giving back to the community this holiday season through community volunteering and donations to key local non-profit organizations. Team members recently participated in Breakfast with…

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Redwood Materials establishing operations in Berkeley County

  December 15, 2022

$3.5 billion investment will create 1,500 new jobs; largest investment in state history Redwood Materials, a producer of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles, along with Governor Henry…

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BMW investing $1.7 billion to expand S.C. manufacturing capacity and footprint

  October 20, 2022

Investment will create 300 jobs and prepare for production of electric vehicle The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment to expand Plant Spartanburg…

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Niagara Pharmaceuticals establishing operations in Cherokee County

  October 18, 2022

$9 million investment will create 45 new jobs Niagara Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of eye health and safety products, today announced plans to establish its first United States operation in Cherokee…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Max Berry, Allegiance Flag Supply

  July 28, 2022

The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…

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SHL Medical establishing operations in Charleston County

  July 18, 2022

$90 million investment to create an estimated 165 new jobs SHL Medical, a world-leading provider of drug delivery solutions, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The company’s initial $90…

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A Conversation with James Chappell, CEO, SCBIO

  July 5, 2022

In November of 2021, SCBIO named James Chappell as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. South Carolina life sciences has seen a near-doubling of firms and 40% increase…

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E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County

  May 18, 2022

$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…

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Trison Wells establishing operations in Colleton County

  May 12, 2022

$1.2 million investment to create 35 new jobs Trison Wells, a consumer products manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 35…

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TIVA Building Products Corp. establishing operations in Barnwell County

  April 21, 2022

$8.3 million investment to create 122 new jobs TIVA Building Products Corp., a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) decking company, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $8.3…

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Fuyao Glass America announces major expansion in Greenville County, SC

  April 12, 2022

Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $34.5 million…

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Steel voted Coolest Thing Made in SC

  March 30, 2022

Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturing Madness The Coolest Thing Made in SC is perhaps the hottest thing made in South Carolina. Steel, which reaches temperatures…

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Daye North America expanding operations in Charleston County

  March 29, 2022

$3.5 million investment will create 131 new jobs Daye North America, a subsidiary of Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $3.5…

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CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County

  March 16, 2022

$13 million investment to create 32 new jobs CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will…

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Koch & Co., Inc. establishing operations in Barnwell County

  March 9, 2022

$5.1 million investment to create 101 new jobs Koch & Co., Inc., an American-made door and cabinet manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $5.1…

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BMW expanding operations in Spartanburg County with new press shop

  March 2, 2022

$200 million investment will create 200 new jobs BMW announced today that the company is expanding its Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop. The $200 million…

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Ingevity invests $500,000 in International African American Museum

  March 1, 2022

The International African American Museum has received a $500,000 pledge from Ingevity, the North Charleston, South Carolina-based specialty chemicals, high-performance activated carbon and engineered polymers company with a mission of…

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Bintelli LLC expanding operations in Charleston County

  March 1, 2022

$455,000 investment to create 72 new jobs Bintelli LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s…

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Bericap SC, LLC expanding operations in Cherokee County

  February 15, 2022

Company investing $19.7 million Bericap SC, LLC, a leading global plastic closure manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The company is investing $19.7 million into the…

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MSC USA expanding operations in Charleston County

  February 10, 2022

MSC USA, the United States cargo shipping arm of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a global leader in transportation and logistics, today announced plans to expand its Charleston County operations. The company…

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Kostwein establishes U.S. operations, creates jobs in Greenville County, S.C.

  January 19, 2022

Kostwein, a high-tech machine manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The $8.5 million investment will create 95 new jobs. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Austria,…

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MycoWorks establishing operations in Union County

  January 13, 2022

$107 million investment to create 400 new jobs MycoWorks, a biotechnology company that specializes in mycelium-grown materials for use as sustainable, luxury-quality leather alternatives, today announced plans to establish operations…

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Chief Buildings establishing operations in Lancaster County

  January 12, 2022

$22.1 million investment will create 102 new jobs over the next five years​​​​​​​ Chief Buildings, a subsidiary of Chief Industries, Inc. and a premier metal building system manufacturer, today announced plans to…

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