COLUMBIA, SC – March 3, 2009 – In February, Silver Crescent Foundation President Karen Owens and two of South Carolina’s manufacturing leaders, Gary Foster of Automation Engineering Corp. (Greenville) and…

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COLUMBIA, SC – February 27, 2009 – Despite the continued economic downturn in 2008, SCMEP reported that state manufacturers realized $152 million in new and retained sales with 1,360 jobs…

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State Manufacturers Encouraged to Participate by March 15  COLUMBIA, SC – February 18, 2009 – The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) has launched an online survey of the state’s…

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Zeus is developing new technology in the field of electrospinning for applications primarily within the medical device and filtration industries ORANGEBURG, SC – February 16, 2009 –  Zeus, Inc. announces…

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Zeus is slated to manufacture parts and assemble MOD(R) units, an innovative medication dispenser produced by Avancen MOD Corporation ORANGEBURG, SC – February 13, 2009 –  Zeus, Inc., a global…

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Zeus is slated to manufacture parts and assemble MOD® units, an innovative medication dispenser produced by Avancen MOD Corporation Orangeburg, SC – February 12, 2009 ‐ Zeus, Inc., a global leader…

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American Synthetics Anticipates 250 Jobs Within Five Years COLUMBIA, SC – February 12, 2009 – A newly formed venture offering fully recyclable packaging for the pet food industry has selected…

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COLUMBIA, SC – February 12, 2009 – FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. announces the consolidation of Fujifilm Graphics Systems’ national warehousing and distribution center from Suwanee, Georgia to Greenwood.  The consolidation,…

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LIBERTYVILLE, IL – February 5, 2009 – William Frick & Company, a labeling products and RFID tag manufacturer and distributor whose products include SmartMark(TM) durable radio frequency identification (RFID) labels and tags…

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GREENVILLE, SC – January 30, 2009 – Michelin is recalling 597 Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Alpin(R) PA2 ZP winter tires in size 225/50 R17 94H sold in the United States after the company…

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Investment expected to bring 85 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC – January 30, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the York County Economic Development Commission…

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GREENVILLE, SC – January 29, 2009 – Quarter Highlights:    — Net sales declined 16.6% versus same quarter last fiscal year    — Gross Margin increased approximately 1% over prior…

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Investment expected to bring 24 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC – January 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Chester County today announced that Southeastern…

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Michelin technology provides astronauts with a smooth ride up Pennsylvania Avenue for 56th presidential inauguration celebration GREENVILLE, SC – January 20, 2009 – Michelin North America will once again team with NASA…

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Recycling systems manufacturer brings 60 new jobs to the area GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC – January 14, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Georgetown County today announced that…

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Zeus announces commercialization of PEEK Drawn Fiber, ideal for challenging applications in the aerospace, automotive, and textile industries ORANGEBURG, SC – January 12, 2009 – Zeus, Inc. announces it is now…

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WINNSBORO, SC – January 6, 2008 – Electric Vehicle Manufacturer RTEV Inc, has applied for $15 million in low-interest loans under a new federal program to spur development of the next…

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GREENVILLE, SC – January 6, 2008 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) has announced today the following organizational changes in the Tantalum Business Group that became effective January 1, 2009, following an orderly…

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GREENVILLE, SC – January 2, 2009 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) announced today that on December 31, 2008, the Company was notified by the NYSE Regulation, Inc. that the Company’s common stock…

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GREENVILLE, SC – December 23, 2008 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) has announced today that Susan (Sue) Barkal is being promoted to Vice President of Quality and Chief Compliance Officer as of…

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New research and warehouse facility to add 60 new research and production jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 17, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Charleston County Economic Development…

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PITTSBURGH, PA – December 19, 2008 – Zinc producer Horsehead Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Horsehead Holding Corp (NASDAQ: ZINC) , today announced that it is taking aggressive steps to…

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New research and warehouse facility to add 60 new research and production jobs COLUMBIA, SC – December 17, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Charleston County Economic Development…

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Company plans to expand facility, add production lines COLUMBIA, SC – December 17, 2008 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Richland County and the Central S.C. Alliance today announced…

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MOUNT AIRY, NC – December 12, 2008 – Insteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:IIIN) today announced guidance for its first quarter ending December 27, 2008. While the Company had not previously provided numerical…

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GREENVILLE, SC – December 11, 2008 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) has announced today that it has officially adopted the Electronic Industry Code of Conduct (EICC). The EICC is a comprehensive code…

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COLUMBIA and DARLINGTON, SC – November 25, 2008 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Darlington County Economic Development Partnership and Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced the company’s plans to invest $45…

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Innovative wheel features breakthrough materials, enabling moon rovers to maintain mobility in demanding lunar conditions and terrain GREENVILLE, SC – November 13, 2008 – Michelin has developed a new lunar wheel…

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GREENVILLE, SC – November 13, 2008 – BFGoodrich Tires and Volkswagen of America announced today the launch of a new first-of-its-kind online experience designed around bringing the captivating sights, sounds and…

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Investment expected to create 25 new jobs; Grand Opening Set for Nov. 21 COLUMBIA, SC – November 13, 2008 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Economic Futures Group at…

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COLUMBIA, SC – November 3, 2008 – Carolina Ceramics Brick Company has named Denise Whittington Vice President of Marketing and National Accounts. She will be responsible for product development, marketing strategies…

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Investor Group Intends to Retain Wellman’s Workforce and Create New Jobs  COLUMBIA and FLORENCE, SC – October 23, 2008 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Florence County…

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Investment expected to bring 105 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC – October 13, 2008 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Lexington County and the Central S.C. Alliance…

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Brazilian Advanced Nonwovens Producer to Invest $120 million and Create 80 jobs COLUMBIA, SC – October 14, 2008 – Gov. Mark Sanford, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Laurens County…

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COLUMBIA, SC – September 30, 2008 – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) honored four outstanding manufacturing enterprises at the 14th Annual Manufacturers’ Appreciation Night…

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GREENVILLE, SC – September 29, 2008 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) today announced that it has entered into a new medium-term credit facility in the principal amount of EUR 60.0 million (Facility…

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$87 million investment expected to bring up to 65 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 24, 2008 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Barnwell County Economic…

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GREENVILLE, SC – September 19, 2008 – KEMET Corporation (NYSE:KEM) today announced that it has prepaid its obligations under its 6.66% Senior Notes, including the outstanding principal balance of $40.0 million,…

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 9, 2008 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that SEM Products Inc. will locate its headquarters in York County.  The $11 million investment…

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CHARLESTON, SC – September 8, 2008 – The Board of the Silver Crescent Foundation, a statewide organization committed to promoting manufacturing vitality and career opportunities in South Carolina, has named Karen…

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Conway, SC – Monday, July 28 – The Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announce that Metglas, Inc, a subsidiary of Hitachi Metals…

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CHARLOTTE, NC – July 17, 2008 – The Imaging Source – a multi-national manufacturer of industrial cameras – has just announced a new series of cost effective LED lighting modules,…

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New Plant to Bring 350 Jobs to Florence County COLUMBIA, S.C. – June 3, 2008 – The Florence County Economic Development Partnership and the South Carolina Department of Commerce today…

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COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2008 – Some of the state’s top manufacturing operations, Floralife, Inc. of Walterboro, BorgWarner TorqueTransfer Systems of Seneca, and Milliken and Company of Spartanburg were recognized…

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SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership Expands Focus on Business Growth Services COLUMBIA, SC – April 14, 2008 – The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) has hired Chris Wayne to manage…

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Event Moves to Columbia Convention Center in May COLUMBIA, SC – March 24, 2008 – The Silver Crescent Foundation will recognize the state’s top small, medium and large-sized manufacturers at…

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Columbia, SC – January 14, 2008 – The South Carolina Power Team recently launched its new website at www.scpowerteam.com . Featuring state-of-the-art mapping and an abundance of data on industrial…

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EASLEY, SC – December, 2007 – Christmas came early to Pickens County this year as Fluid Routing Solutions, Inc., a Tier 1 automotive supplier, announced plans to maintain a presence…

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