CONNEX South Carolina now available for SC manufacturers
July 19, 2023Governor 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, 2023A 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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Carolina Handling supports Ronald McDonald House Charities in Greenville, across the Southeast
May 25, 2023Carolina Handling is supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities in six Southeastern cities with a donation of more than $25,000 to the Adopt-A-Room programs in Greenville, SC, Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA,…
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance announces 2023 Woman of the Year
May 16, 2023April Allen, Director of Government Relations for Continental, was named the 2023 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year at the annual Palmetto Women’s Manufacturing Forum hosted at…
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Carolina Handling skybox welcomes military, first responders during BMW Charity Pro-Am
May 5, 2023A VIP view of the BMW Charity Pro-Am, a simulated drive on a Raymond lift truck and the chance to win a trip to the nation’s capital all will be…
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SC Manufacturing Champions honored with the 2023 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
April 27, 2023The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded Max Metcalf, Manager of Government and Community Relations of BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, and Ross Turner, South Carolina State Senator of District…
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SCMA announces Board of Directors
April 27, 2023Tommy 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, 2023On 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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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for 13th consecutive year
April 19, 2023GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. McGriff…
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Carolina Handling named a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for 32nd consecutive year
April 18, 2023Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation for the 32nd year in a row. The DOD award is given annually to the top…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners appoints Susan McKenna as CEO of Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
April 14, 2023CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston-based Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced the appointments of Susan…
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Kayla van Hoff joins Better Than Found search firm as recruiting assistant
April 2, 2023Kayla 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, 2023Boeing 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, 2023Two-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, 2022BASF 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, 2022BASF’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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SC Manufacturers Alliance announce recipients of the Professionals of the Year Awards
December 8, 2022The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded four individuals in the manufacturing industry with the SCMA Professionals of the Year Awards. The SCMA Professionals of the Year Awards recognize…
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BMW investing $1.7 billion to expand S.C. manufacturing capacity and footprint
October 20, 2022Investment 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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Next-Gen electric vehicle company Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County
October 12, 2022Carsharing pioneer to create at least 10 new jobs as it establishes headquarters Dash EV, an innovative electric car company, announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Governor McMaster issues proclamation recognizing National Manufacturing Day and South Carolina Manufacturing Month
October 6, 2022Andy Carr, President & CEO of the SCMEP; Chuck Hall, President & CEO of Barnet and SCMA Chairman; SC Governor Henry McMaster; Sara Hazzard, President & CEO of the SCMA.…
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Paxton Access is building new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C.
October 5, 2022Paxton Access, a global manufacturer of security technology, confirmed plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by building its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company is…
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Global Flooring manufacturer Responsive Industries establishes operations in Greenville County, S.C.
September 28, 2022Global manufacturer of PVC flooring to invest initial $10 million, add 10 jobs to establish operations Responsive Industries, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of vinyl floorings, announced plans…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Max Berry, Allegiance Flag Supply
July 28, 2022The 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, 2022In 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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Autonomous vehicle company Argo AI establishing operations in Greenville County
April 13, 2022$2.6 million investment expected to create 40 new jobs Argo AI (Argo), a global autonomy products and services company, will establish a test facility in Greenville County. The company’s $2.6 million…
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Fuyao Glass America announces major expansion in Greenville County, SC
April 12, 2022Fuyao 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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Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc. expanding operations in Dorchester County
March 31, 2022$8 million investment to create 75 jobs Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc., a family-owned and -operated maker of saltwater fishing boats, today announced plans to expand its operations in Dorchester County.…
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Steel voted Coolest Thing Made in SC
March 30, 2022Products 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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Hemingway Sewing Solutions establishing operations in Williamsburg County
March 24, 2022$3.3 million investment creating 242 new jobs Hemingway Sewing Solutions, a subsidiary of Beverly Knits – one of the largest circular knitters in the United States – today announced plans to establish…
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Steen Enterprises now selling Hitachi heavy equipment becoming only authorized dealer in South Carolina
March 17, 2022Steen Enterprises, the Lowcountry’s premier farming and construction equipment dealer, has announced that they will become the only authorized Hitachi equipment dealer in South Carolina. Hitachi, a worldwide leader in…
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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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Trane Technologies’ Thermo King establishing operations in Greenville County
March 9, 2022$30 million investment will create 220 new jobs and sustain employer’s future growth Thermo King®, the transport refrigeration brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, today announced plans to establish…
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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, 2022The 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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10th annual STEP Ahead Awards recognize women for excellence in manufacturing
March 1, 2022The Manufacturing Institute Will Honor Carrie Royal, Chemical Process Area Leader at Fiber Industries The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced it will…
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Bericap SC, LLC expanding operations in Cherokee County
February 15, 2022Company 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, 2022MSC 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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Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County
February 9, 2022$18 million investment will create over 90 new jobs Blue Diamond Industries, a subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB in Sweden and a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit materials for the protection…
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Kostwein establishes U.S. operations, creates jobs in Greenville County, S.C.
January 19, 2022Kostwein, 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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