Milliken & Company welcomes new textile business president
August 25, 2022
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company has promoted David Smith to executive vice president and president of Milliken’s Textile Business. Stepping into this new role after more than 40 years…
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Carolina Handling supports Greenville Technical College with Raymond lift truck donation
August 24, 2022
Carolina Handling is helping increase training opportunities at Greenville Technical College with the donation of a Raymond electric, sit-down counterbalanced lift truck to the college’s Industrial, Manufacturing and Trades department.…
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Air Compressor Services ranks No. 3718 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 annual list
August 16, 2022
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 136% Percent, Air Compressor Services Receives Ranking No. 3718 Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Today, Inc.revealed that Air Compressor Services (ACS) is No. 3,718 on…
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GreenWood, Inc. adds Derrick Shifflett to project leadership role
August 16, 2022
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Derrick Shifflett as project site leader in Elkton, Virginia. Derrick brings extensive construction/maintenance leadership experience gained…
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Hira Industries’ Aerofoam USA establishing operations in Abbeville County
August 1, 2022
Aerofoam USA, a brand of the family-owned, international firm Hira Industries, announced plans to establish its United States headquarters and operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $11.5 million investment will…
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TacMed Solutions™ is bucking the supply chain crisis with made in the USA Tourniquets
July 18, 2022
Amid a global supply chain crisis, TacMed Solutions quickly developed a sustainable production model to work against the supply chain crisis and aid the Ukrainian relief effort. To scale the…
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Carolina Handling celebrates 100 years of Raymond innovation
July 6, 2022
Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, is celebrating 100 years of Raymond innovation in 2022.…
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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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Carolina Handling begins construction on new Atlanta facility
June 28, 2022Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, has begun construction on a new 82,508-square-foot facility in…
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Mumford Industries Inc. announces Retrieve™ sustainable plastic sleeves to be distributed by Louis P. Batson Co.
June 28, 2022
Mumford industries Inc., a recycler of post-industrial plastics and manufacturer of Retrieve™ Sustainable Film products is pleased to announce an agreement with Louis P. Batson to distribute for Retrieve™ plastic…
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SLG Investment Holdings, LLC acquires Package Concepts, Inc.
June 28, 2022
SLG Investment Holdings, LLC (“SLG”) has made its latest acquisition acquiring the business and assets of 33-year-old Greer-based Package Concepts, Inc. The company and assets will be managed through a…
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Assistant Controller
June 27, 2022
The Assistant Controller, will report to the Financial Manager and be responsible for supporting both sites in financial operations and duties. This position will be based at the SC facility.…
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BASF sponsors Grace’s Closet ‘Fore the Kids’ golf tournament
June 15, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca served as a silver sponsor and participated in the Grace’s Closet annual ‘Fore the Kids’ Benefit Golf Tournament. BASF’s team took second place in the tournament.…
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BASF in Seneca promotes pay increase, job fair, 55 open positions
June 13, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca announced today an increase in pay for employees and all open positions at the site. It also announced a job fair slated for Wednesday, June 15…
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Carolina Handling celebrates National Forklift Safety Day on June 14
June 9, 2022
Carolina Handling will celebrate National Forklift Safety Day on Tuesday, June 14, with activities that include virtual reality forklift simulator training, lift truck demonstrations and a forklift rodeo, all designed…
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Carolina Handling promotes Justin Benson to VP of Intralogistics Solutions Group
May 25, 2022
Carolina Handling has promoted Justin Benson to Vice President of its Intralogistics Solutions Group where he oversees sales of all technologies and equipment for optimizing operations within warehouses, distributions centers…
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BASF in Seneca’s Elba Lizardi honored with national manufacturing award
May 25, 2022
BASF Site Director Elba Lizardi, who manages BASF’s facility in Seneca, SC, was among 130 women recognized nationally at The Manufacturing Institute’s tenth annual STEP Ahead Awards recently. Focusing on…
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Air Compressor Services
May 18, 2022
Founded in 2012, Air Compressor Services (ACS) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of parts and services for all major air compressors. ACS distributes oil and lubricants as well as…
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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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Carolina Handling honors veterans, first responders with BMW Charity Pro-Am sponsorship, golf bag giveaway
May 16, 2022Veterans and first responders not only will have a VIP view of the BMW Charity Pro-Am from the Carolina Handling Military Skybox, but also the chance to win a Burton…
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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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Community invited on special tour of Giti Tire’s Richburg plant
May 11, 2022
Chester County students experienced drifting Giti Tire, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, welcomed the community to its plant in Richburg, South Carolina on Monday. High school students from…
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Mumford Industries, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 5, 2022Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of Retrieve® sustainable film products, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The company is investing $2…
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Carolina Handling receives Raymond Best Service Performance award
April 26, 2022
Carolina Handling has been recognized for Best Service Performance in 2021 among all dealers in The Raymond Corporation network. The company received the award during the recent Raymond Summit held…
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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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Carolina Handling is a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for 31st consecutive year
April 20, 2022
For the 31st consecutive year, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction by The Raymond Corporation, an annual award recognizing the material handling products manufacturer’s top performers. The…
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BASF sponsors Clemson Be A T.I.G.E.R. Field Day, science experiments for kids
April 19, 2022
BASF’s site in Seneca sponsored and participated in Clemson University’s “Be A T.I.G.E.R. Field Day” on April 9, a free youth event created and organized by Clemson student-athletes. This annual…
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Milliken & Company CEO joins National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors
April 14, 2022
Diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company announced that its President and CEO, Halsey Cook, was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Manufacturers (“NAM”) this month. Cook,…
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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, 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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Encore Container announces the manufacturing of new 77-gallon drums
April 6, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Encore Container, a leader in the plastic drum and IBC tote industry, recently announced the company is diversifying its product portfolio to serve new customers in new…
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Sage Automotive Interiors promotes Chris Heard to Chief Executive Officer
April 4, 2022
Sage Automotive Interiors today announced the promotion of Chris Heard to President and Chief Executive Officer of Sage and the transition of former Sage President Dirk Pieper to Chairman of…
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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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TacMed Solutions™ donates supplies to Ukrainian war effort
March 30, 2022
In keeping with its mission to respond to global crises with life-saving medical supplies, technology, and personal protective gear, TacMed Solutions™ is spearheading several efforts to help those in need…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Walter Kaufmann, P3 USA, Inc.
March 29, 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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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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ACI Plastics South establishing operations in Pickens County
March 22, 2022
$4 million investment to create 21 new jobs ACI Plastics South, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, today announced plans to establish operations in Pickens County. The company’s $4 million investment…
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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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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for outstanding safety performance
March 16, 2022
GreenWood, 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. This…
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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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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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Process Engineer
March 1, 2022The Process Engineer provides day-to-day manufacturing assistance to maintain process control systems, improve product quality and support continuous improvement. Responsible for development and management of programs/projects to modify existing equipment…
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Dodge Industrial, Inc. announces David Gilbert as new president
February 23, 2022
Dodge Industrial, Inc. – an RBC Bearings company and leading manufacturer of bearings, gearing, and power transmission components – announced that it has named David Gilbert as its new president…
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Giti Tire’s Blake Eaddy elected to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association Board
February 16, 2022
Blake Eaddy, general counsel and secretary for Giti Tire (USA), is one of four tire executives recently elected to serve on the board of directors for the U.S. Tire Manufacturers…
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Swedish manufacturer to open its first East Coast operations facility in Clinton
February 16, 2022Farpoint Development leases industrial property in Clinton to Swedish manufacturer of infrastructure solutions in $18 million deal, bringing more than 90 new jobs to the Upstate Blue Diamond Industries, a…
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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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Tindall Corporation announces corporate leadership promotions
February 9, 2022
Tindall Corporation, one of the largest providers of precast concrete solutions in North America, is proud to promote four members of its leadership team to new positions: Clancy Self to…
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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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Somnus Mattress International LLC establishing operations in Cherokee County
February 8, 2022Somnus Mattress International LLC, a manufacturer of hybrid, memory foam mattresses, plans to establish operations in Cherokee County. The company’s $13 million investment will create 55 new jobs. Somnus Mattress International…
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Manufacturing Operator
February 2, 2022
POSITION: Manufacturing Operator (Operations – SL1/2 & NP3) The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for operating the machines, with a team, to produce quality finished goods according to customer specifications and…
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