Carolina Handling launches Speakers Bureau
February 18, 2025
Carolina Handling has launched a Speakers Bureau featuring subject matter experts in all areas of material handling who are available to speak in the community at no charge. Presenters cover…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Scout Motors to host series of Community Connection forums in Blythewood
February 18, 2025
Meetings will provide another opportunity for Midlands community to engage with the Scout team and see concept vehicles in-person Scout Motors will host a series of Community Connection forums in…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move, transportation
Isuzu selects Greenville County to establish its new United States production base
February 13, 2025
$280 million investment will create more than 700 new jobs Isuzu North America Corporation (Isuzu), a supplier of commercial vehicles, announced it has selected Greenville County to establish the company’s…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Manufacturing Madness: Help Crown the Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina!
February 11, 2025
The search is on for the Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina as the highly anticipated Manufacturing Madness contest returns for 2025. With more than 218,000 votes cast in last…
Read MorePosted in: laurenscountybuzz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
The Madness Begins!
February 10, 2025
Which SC-Made Product Will Claim the Title of ‘Coolest Thing’ in 2025? The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) today officially kicked off the 4th annual Manufacturing Madness: Coolest Thing Made…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Scout Motors installs final steel beam for Production Center in Blythewood
February 9, 2025
Ceremony marks another milestone for the company’s $2 billion investment in South Carolina This week, Scout Motors celebrated another milestone, as the company’s construction team installed the final steel…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Carolina Handling named 2025 MVP by the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association
February 4, 2025
Carolina Handling has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements during 2024 by industry trade association MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). This is…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
ES Foundry launches new solar cell factory in Greenwood, SC
February 4, 2025
GREENWOOD, SC – On Friday, Jan. 31, ES Foundry, an American company advancing U.S. solar by onshoring crystalline solar cell production, celebrated the grand opening of its cutting-edge manufacturing facility.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, manufacturing, on-the-move
O’Dell Corporation welcomes new National Sales Director
February 4, 2025
O’Dell Corporation announced the appointment of Christopher R. Tricozzi as National Sales Director, bringing over 30 years of exceptional experience in B2B sales, marketing, and business development to the organization.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
SCMA kicks off 2025 manufacturing priorities at statehouse event
January 29, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) unveiled its vision for the future of manufacturing in the Palmetto State during SC Manufacturing Day at the Statehouse. Introducing the organization’s 2025 legislative…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc, laurenscountybuzz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Carolina Handling donates proceeds from holiday books sales to Literacy Together
January 22, 2025
Carolina Handling has donated proceeds from sales of its holiday pop-up book, Santa’s One-Stop Integration Shop, presenting a $5,000 check to Literacy Together in Asheville, North Carolina. One of the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation
January 15, 2025
Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs. Founded…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Carolina Handling names Donnon Director of Sales
January 14, 2025
Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Andy Donnon its Director of Sales. Donnon joined Carolina Handling in 2020 as a business development…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Luck Companies growing quarry operations across South Carolina
January 7, 2025
Combined investment of $450 million will create 70 new jobs FAST FACTS Luck Companies is growing its quarry operations across South Carolina. The combined investment of $450 million will create…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Dodge® Industrial receives Distinguished Industry Partner of the Year Award
January 7, 2025
Dodge Industrial, Inc., a leading provider of innovative industrial solutions, received the Distinguished Industry Partner Award from the Anderson Institute of Technology (AIT) in recognition of its Belton manufacturing facility’s…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: local-industry, manufacturing, on-the-move
Creekside Metal Solutions
January 6, 2025
At Creekside Metal Solutions, we approach every project with a commitment to precision and excellence, specializing in custom ductwork fabrication and metal panel fabrication. Our reputation for trust and quality…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: manufacturing
Kuzco Lighting expands U.S. operations in Greenville County
January 3, 2025
Kuzco Lighting, a leader in modern decorative lighting solutions, announced the opening of a new distribution facility in Greenville, South Carolina, set to begin operations in January 2025. Located at…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Carolina Handling gives back with Season of Service
December 23, 2024
Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has given back this holiday season by donating 58 hours of forklift service and repair and 5800 volunteer…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Boeing commits to expand Charleston County operations
December 16, 2024
Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced it plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site and create 500 new…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, education, government, manufacturing, on-the-move
Dodge® Industrial named Large Manufacturer of the Year
December 12, 2024
Dodge Industrial, Inc., a leading provider of innovative industrial solutions, is announced it has received the 2024 Large Manufacturer of the Year Award from the Development Corporation of Anderson County…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding Kershaw County operations
December 12, 2024
LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced it is expanding its operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $16 million investment will create 32 new…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
ElectroWire establishes operations in Lexington County
December 12, 2024
Innovative cardiac surgery device to be manufactured in the heart of South Carolina A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: health-care, manufacturing, on-the-move
SC Manufacturing Leadership Program graduates inaugural class
December 11, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) celebrated a major milestone with the graduation of its inaugural class at the 3rd Annual SC Manufacturing Summit on December 4, 2024.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: education, manufacturing, on-the-move
Manufacturers honored at the 2024 SC Manufacturing Summit
December 9, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) celebrated excellence in manufacturing at the 2024 SC Manufacturing Summit, where individuals and companies were recognized…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Meyn America, LLC growing South Carolina footprint with expansion in Oconee County
December 9, 2024
Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leader in poultry processing solutions, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Oconee County. The company’s approximately $50…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Scout Motors appoints Chief People Officer
December 5, 2024
Meredith Manz will lead the company’s Workforce strategy and ongoing hiring efforts Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) announced that Meredith Manz has joined the company as Chief People Officer.…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Magna International expands operations in Greenville County
December 4, 2024
Combined investment of approximately $200 million planned to create around 200 new jobs Today, the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced Magna International (Magna), a mobility technology company and one of the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
AFL continues growth of Spartanburg County manufacturing operations
December 3, 2024
AFL, a manufacturer of fiber optic products and equipment, announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations across Spartanburg County. The company’s $155 million investment will create over 150 new jobs…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Carolina Handling named a RepVue Top Sales Organization for Fall 2024
November 26, 2024
Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has won five RepVue Reppy Awards, including top overall sales organization and top Greater Charlotte area company, for…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Milliken & Company announces investment in Tidal Vision
November 25, 2024
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company announced its investment and partnership with Tidal Vision, a global biomolecular technologies company unlocking the power of chitosan to develop scalable solutions for critical…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: hi-tech-information-tech, manufacturing, on-the-move
357 Brewers establishing operations in Horry County
November 21, 2024
357 Brewers, a craft brewery, announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $6.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs. 357 Brewers’ new 10,000-square-foot facility, located at…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move
Milo’s Tea Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
November 20, 2024
$53 million investment will create 80 new jobs Milo’s Tea Company (Milo’s Tea), a leading beverage company, announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $53 million…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
AFL strengthens community impact with launch of The AFL Foundation
November 19, 2024
AFL celebrated its 40th anniversary today by announcing the formation of The AFL Foundation, a charitable partnership with the Spartanburg County Foundation. AFL will establish the foundation with an initial…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Carolina Handling publishes children’s holiday pop-up book, Santa’s One-Stop Integration Shop
November 19, 2024
Carolina Handling touts its continuing evolution from a forklift-only provider to an intralogistics solutions company with the publication of a new holiday pop-up book entitled Santa’s One-Stop Integration Shop. In…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Richland County becoming a leader in South Carolina’s manufacturing surge
November 19, 2024
By Jeff Ruble Director, Richland County Economic Development Office Located in one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation, Richland County is in the midst of an economic surge marked…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: economic-development, manufacturing, on-the-move, op-ed
Samaritan Biologics expanding Greenville County operations
November 18, 2024
$5 million investment will create 85 new jobs Samaritan Biologics, a medical technology company, announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $5 million investment will create…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: headlines, hi-tech-information-tech, manufacturing, on-the-move
Low Tide Brewing expands Charleston County operations
November 14, 2024
Low Tide Brewing, a craft beer manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs. Founded on Johns…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Scout Motors brings concept vehicles to South Carolina community at Williams-Brice Stadium
November 14, 2024
On Saturday, November 16, Scout Motors will display its production-intent concept vehicles, the Scout® Traveler™ SUV and Scout® Terra™ truck, at Williams-Brice Stadium before the “Battle of Columbia” football game…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Jobscope Advisory Council discusses new product features and future direction of ERP manufacturing software solution
November 12, 2024
Jobscope, Inc., who delivers a comprehensive manufacturing ERP software solution for order-driven manufacturing businesses, recently held their Advisory Council meeting that brought together client company representatives from various industries and…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
Tindall Corporation welcomes Paul Bieber as Director of Business Development
November 12, 2024
Tindall Corporation, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America, welcomed Paul Bieber as Director of Business Development. “We’re truly excited by Paul’s addition to the Tindall family,”…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
BOC Sciences opens registration for the webinar on Peptide-Drug Conjugates (PDCs)
November 12, 2024
In collaboration with Dr. Kelly Bugatti, BOC Sciences is set to host an informative webinar that will delve into the latest advancements in utilizing Peptide-Drug Conjugates (PDCs) for the targeted…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: education, engineering, manufacturing, on-the-move, technology
Samsung hosts 8th Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
November 10, 2024
700 meals were provided to veterans On Saturday, November 9, Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) hosted its Eighth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Newberry, continuing its commitment to recognize…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: manufacturing, on-the-move, veterans
OhmIQ, Inc. expands Charleston County operations
November 7, 2024
OhmIQ, Inc. (OhmIQ), a world leader in ohmic conduction technology development and licensing, announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment will create 21 new jobs.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Koops Automation Systems to invest $10.2 million in Greenville County
October 31, 2024
Expansion to Create 26 Jobs Koops Automation Systems (Koops), a leader in delivering custom automation solutions, is expanding its Greenville County facility with a $10.2 million investment, creating 26 new…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Tech firm Kopis bolsters AI credentials through Orange Bees deal
October 30, 2024
The agreement marks significant growth amid Kopis’ 25th anniversary and introduces HoneyBrain, an AI-powered quality control platform enhancing manufacturing standards through advanced visual detection Kopis, a Greenville, South Carolina-based tech…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: business-services, hi-tech-information-tech, it-services, local-industry, manufacturing, on-the-move, technology
AAC East, LLC expands Marlboro County operations
October 30, 2024
$6 million investment will create 25 new jobs FAST FACTS AAC East, LLC (AAC East) is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: manufacturing, on-the-move
The reveal of the Scout® Traveler™ SUV and Scout® Terra™ truck concepts ushers in a new Scout era
October 30, 2024
Scout Motors Inc. recently introduced the next era of rugged trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUV) with the unveiling of two production-intent concept vehicles, the Scout® Traveler™ SUV and the Scout® Terra™ truck. The…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Bondex expands Edgefield County operations
October 29, 2024
Bondex, a leader in technical nonwoven manufacturing, announced it is expanding its Edgefield County operations. The company’s $18.8 million investment will create 13 new jobs. The expansion includes a new…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
Casting Cleaning Resources expanding Greenwood County operations
October 29, 2024
Casting Cleaning Resources (CCR), a provider of casting cleaning services, announced it is expanding its Greenwood County operations. The company’s $5 million investment will create 42 new jobs while retaining…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: headlines, manufacturing, on-the-move
