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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BMW Ranks 4th on EPA’s Top 20 Green Power Partners for On-Site Power Generation
April 28, 2011Alternative Energy Initiatives at South Carolina Facility Confirm Sustainability Strategy SPARTANBURG, SC – April 28, 2011 – BMW announced today that its South Carolina plant has increased its ranking to…
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Force Protection Appoints Chief Human Resources Officer
April 20, 2011SUMMERVILLE, SC – April 19, 2011 – Force Protection Industries, Inc., a FORCE PROTECTION INC. (NASDAQ: FRPT) group company, today announced the appointment of Gregory T. Troy as its Chief…
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Boeing Announces Renewable Energy Partnership with South Carolina Electric & Gas
April 20, 2011Boeing South Carolina site to operate as 100 percent renewable energy site NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – April 19, 2011 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) and South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G)…
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Flame Spray S.p.A. Announces New Facility in Laurens County
April 19, 2011$9.2 million investment expected to create more than 50 new jobs LAURENS COUNTY, SC – April 19, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Laurens…
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Boeing South Carolina Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Status
April 13, 2011NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – April 13, 2011 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that its Boeing South Carolina 787 production, final assembly and delivery site has become the company’s first…
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ESAB Welding & Cutting Products Announces New Operations in Union County
April 13, 2011$19 million investment expected to create at least 100 jobs UNION COUNTY – April 13, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Union County…
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Be Green Packaging LLC Announces New Facility in Jasper County
April 9, 2011Investment expected to create at least 175 new jobs JASPER COUNTY, SC – April 9, 2011 – Governor Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Lowcountry Economic…
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Force Protection Receives $46.6 Million Award for Delivery of 40 Buffalo Vehicles
April 6, 2011LADSON, SC – April 6, 2011 – Force Protection Industries, Inc., a Force Protection Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT), group company, today announced that it has received contract M67854-11-C-5063 from the United…
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CollinsCraft Corporation announces expansion in Oconee County
April 5, 2011OCONEE COUNTY, SC – April 5, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Oconee County announced that CollinsCraft Corporation, a fiberglass and composites manufacturer, will…
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GreenWood, Inc. Reaches 4 Million Safe Work Hours at Merck Project
March 22, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 22, 2011 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, recently achieved 4 million safe work hours without a lost time accident at…
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Force Protection Announces Additional Members to its Board of Directors
March 21, 2011LADSON, SC – March 21, 2011 – Force Protection, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRPT) today announced the addition of Ms. Lynn Brubaker and Mr. Thomas A. Corcoran to its board of directors,…
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Boeing Names Jones to Lead Boeing South Carolina Operations
March 16, 2011NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – March 15, 2011 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced that Jack Jones has been named vice president and general manager of Boeing South Carolina. Jones assumes…
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Charleston-Based Company Rolls Out First Public Safety Electric Vehicle to Lexington Medical Center
March 16, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 16, 2011 – What’s 2500 pounds, drives 25 to 35 miles per hour and costs only $10/month to maintain? The newest set of wheels for Lexington…
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The 3V Incorporated Announces Expansion in Georgetown County
March 16, 2011Investment expected to create 30 new jobs GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC – March 16, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Georgetown County today announced that…
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Guardian Industries Corp. Announces Expansion in Chester County
March 16, 2011Investment expected to bring 50 new jobs to the area CHESTER COUNTY, SC – March 16, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Chester County…
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KEMET Operations Not Affected By Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami
March 15, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 14, 2011 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced that its operations have not…
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Boeing Selects SC Business For Small Business Mentoring Program
March 14, 2011COWPENS, SC – March 14, 2011 – J.I.T. Manufacturing has been selected as one of three companies to participate in the Boeing Company’s Small Business Development Mentoring Program. A Boeing…
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Nucor Announces Ground Breaking in St. James Parish Project
March 10, 2011CHARLOTTE, NC – March 7, 2011 – Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that it has broken ground on its direct reduced iron (DRI) making facility that will be located…
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Automation Engineering Corporation Announces Expansion in Greenville County
March 10, 2011Company expects to invest $6.1 million over the next five yearsGREENVILLE, SC – March 10, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenville Area…
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Nucor Undaunted by Latest Court Ruling on Class Certification
February 20, 2011Despite a recent procedural ruling on class certification by the U.S. District Court, Nucor remains confident that it will prove there is no merit to a racial discrimination case in…
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O'Neal Inc. to Work With Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. on a $200 Million Manufacturing Plant
February 16, 2011MEMPHIS, Tenn. & GREENVILLE, SC – February 14, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville, SC-based integrated design and construction firm, announced today that it is working with Mitsubishi Electric Power…
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BMW Manufacturing Announces 2010 Export Value: More than $4 Billion Annually
February 16, 2011Remains largest vehicle exporter from the U.S. to non-NAFTA markets SPARTANBURG, SC – February 16, 2011 – BMW Manufacturing Co. announced today that the export value of its passenger vehicles…
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Robocom Systems Completes Acquisition of Cambar Solutions
February 16, 2011FARMINGDALE, N.Y., MARKHAM, Ontario, & CHARLESTON, SC – February 14, 2011 – Robocom Systems International announced the successful acquisition of Cambar Solutions based in Charleston, South Carolina. The conclusion of…
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VIN Viper® Debuts New Automotive Appraisal Mobile Application
February 16, 2011Free iPhone App Is Available for Download NOW on iTunes, Includes Access to Carfax CHARLESTON, SC – February 11, 2011 – Selig Technologies, LLC, an automotive solution software provider, is…
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KEMET Announces DSCC Qualified Parts for Military and Aerospace Applications
February 16, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – February 14, 2011 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, announced new DSCC (Defense Supply Center, Columbus)…
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President of BMW Manufacturing to Speak at Spartanburg Area Chamber’s Annual Meeting
February 10, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – February 10, 2011 – Josef Kerscher, President of BMW Manufacturing, Co. is scheduled to speak at the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting on Monday, February…
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KEMET Expands Polymer Tantalum Capacitor Portfolio
January 10, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – January 10, 2011 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced the expansion of its Polymer…
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Force Protection Announces Over $1 Billion in New Orders During 2010
December 16, 2010~$13.4 Million Order for Field Service Representative Support Pushes Total Orders Over $1 Billion~ ~Orders Reflect a Balanced Mix of 53% for Modernization, Spares and Sustainment and 47% for Vehicles~ …
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KEMET Corporation Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering by Selling Securityholder
December 15, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – December 14, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM) today announced the pricing of a secondary offering of 8.7 million shares of its common stock at a price…
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KEMET Introduces Ceramic Chip Capacitor Array in Smaller Case Size
December 15, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – December 15, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM), a leading manufacturerof tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolyticcapacitors, today announced that it has expanded its Ceramic ChipCapacitor…
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Boiler Manufacturer NEM Presents New U.S. Office at POWER-GEN International
December 12, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – December 8, 2010 – NEM, a world leader in the supply of industrial boilers and heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), recently opened a full-service office in Greenville,…
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KEMET Corporation Announces Secondary Offering by Selling Securityholder
December 7, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – December 7, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM) today announced a proposed secondary offering of 8.7 million shares of its common stock. The shares to be offered…
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Century Plastics Announces Expansion in Greenville County
December 6, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – December 6, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenville Area Development Corporation today announced that Century Plastics will expand its production facility in…
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Bosch Announces Expansion and Green Initiative in Dorchester County
December 3, 2010$125 million investment expected to create approximately 300 new jobs over five years DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC – December 3, 2010 – Gov. Mark Sanford, the South Carolina Departmentof Commerce, Dorchester…
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Neely Brings Industry Expertise to Finance Team at GreenWood, Inc.
November 30, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 30, 2010 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, announces the addition of Kelly Neely to the company’s finance team. Kelly comes…
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CAV International Appoints Col. (ret.) Keith 'Goose' Moncrief as Vice President – Operations
November 17, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 16, 2010 – CAV International, Inc., a US Government outsourcing contractor with expertise in airfield services & logistics, has appointed Col. (ret.) Keith Goose Moncrief to…
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KEMET Awards Digi-Key 2010 Catalog Distributor of the Year
November 11, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 10, 2010 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE Amex: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, today announced Digi-Key as the winner…
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KEMET Features Flex Mitigation Technology at Electronica 2010
November 11, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 11, 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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Continental Tire the Americas Provides Advice for Drivers About to Hit the Road for Thanksgiving Travel
November 11, 2010Proper tires for the conditions and proper tire care – the first line of defense Winter tires are critical in many parts of the United States FORT MILL, SC –…
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KEMET Features High Voltage Polymer and CECC Qualified Parts at Electronica 2010
November 10, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 10, 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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GreenWood, Inc. Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Corporate Headquarters
November 9, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – November 9, 2010 – GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially initiate the construction of the company’s…
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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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KapStone Paper and Packaging Joins S&P SmallCap 600 Index
November 8, 2010NORTHBROOK, Ill – November 8, 2010 – KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) (KapStone), a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper products and linerboard, today reported that…
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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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Force Protection Announces Financial Results for 2010 Third Quarter
November 3, 2010– 2010 Q3 EPS is $0.05 Per Share Excluding Previously Announced Litigation Settlements, While 2010 Q3 GAAP EPS is Net Loss of $0.03 Per Share – Anticipated Deliveries of Ocelot…
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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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SCMEP Awarded Grant to Improve Competitiveness of US Supply Chains
October 24, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – October 24, 2010 – The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) is pleased to announce it will become a part of a special consortium consisting of five…
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