Dynamic Brands launching Chesterfield County operations
July 18, 2018
New, 65,000-square-foot facility to bring $3.8 million investment Dynamic Brands, a Richmond, Va.-headquartered parent company for a portfolio of premium golf and recreational accessory brands, is relocating manufacturing and warehouse…
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Milliken & Company announces leadership transition
July 11, 2018Milliken & Company’s board of directors announced the appointment of Halsey M. Cook Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1, 2018. J. Harold Chandler will return to his role…
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Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. launching operations in Charleston County
July 11, 2018
Kuehne + Nagel, Inc., a global transport and logistics company, is launching operations in Charleston County. With this new facility, the company will be creating 180 jobs over the next…
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Milliken & Company announces leadership transition
July 11, 2018
Milliken & Company’s board of directors announced the appointment of Halsey M. Cook Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1, 2018. J. Harold Chandler will return to his role…
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Synthomer expanding its manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
June 28, 2018
British-based Chemical Company Investing $16 Million Synthomer announced plans to expand its existing manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County. The company is investing $16 million and is expected to create 10…
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Merchant Iron Works expanding Sumter County operations
June 26, 2018
Structural Steel Fabricator Creating 27 New Jobs Merchant Iron Works announced an expansion of its existing Sumter County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is projected to create 27 new…
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Volvo Cars launch new S60 sports sedan – the first Volvo car made in the USA
June 24, 2018
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, revealed the new S60 luxury sedan at the company’s first American manufacturing plant outside Charleston, South Carolina. The new South Carolina plant is officially…
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Monti, Inc. expanding Greenwood County manufacturing operations
June 20, 2018
Electrical Industry Supplier Investing $2.7 Million in Facility Expansion Monti, Inc., a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, today announced plans to expand its existing…
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South Carolina receives A grade for manufacturing
June 13, 2018
South Carolina receives an “A” in manufacturing and “C-“ for logistics in a report from Ball State University. South Carolina improved from “B” to “B+” in Diversification, “C-” to “C”…
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JW Aluminum investing $255 million in Berkeley County operations
June 11, 2018
High-quality Aluminum Manufacturer Creating 50 New Jobs JW Aluminum, a manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminum products, today announced plans to expand its existing Berkeley County operations. The facility’s growth is expected…
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Koops, Inc. expanding Greenville County manufacturing operations
May 30, 2018
Automation systems producer creating 20 new jobs Koops, Inc., a manufacturer of automation systems, is growing its existing Greenville County production operations. The company’s $2.2 million investment is projected to…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Aiken County
May 30, 2018
Company investing $20 million in solar farm development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new…
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Sonoco to acquire Conitex Sonoco joint venture
May 29, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 70 percent interest in the joint venture of Conitex Sonoco…
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JTEKT expanding its Oconee County Koyo Bearings operations
May 17, 2018
Automotive Supplier Investing $19.4 Million to Create 56 New Jobs JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing…
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Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County
April 30, 2018Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, announced plans to expand its operations. The company is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately…
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Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County
April 30, 2018Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, announced plans to expand its operations. The company is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately…
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VELUX® announces acquisition of Wasco Products Inc.
April 18, 2018
VELUX America LLC, the U.S. sales company of the VELUX Group, the global leader in skylights, announced that it has acquired Wasco Products Inc. The purchase broadens VELUX America’s commercial…
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VELUX® announces acquisition of Wasco Products Inc.
April 18, 2018
VELUX America LLC, the U.S. sales company of the VELUX Group, the global leader in skylights, announced that it has acquired Wasco Products Inc. The purchase broadens VELUX America’s commercial…
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Universal Forest Products to open new facility in Orangeburg County
April 3, 2018
Manufacturing Plant to Create Approximately 120 New Jobs Over the Next Several Years Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Universal Forest Products, a provider of…
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Low Country Case & Millwork expanding its operations in Charleston County
April 2, 2018
Facility Expansion to Bring $7 Million of Capital Investment Low Country Case & Millwork (LCCM), a manufacturer and installer of commercial casework and millwork, is expanding its existing Charleston County…
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Low Country Case & Millwork expanding its operations in Charleston County
April 2, 2018
Facility Expansion to Bring $7 Million of Capital Investment Low Country Case & Millwork (LCCM), a manufacturer and installer of commercial casework and millwork, is expanding its existing Charleston County…
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Sonoco welcomes Robert C. Tiede as President and CEO
April 2, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced the start of Robert C. Tiede’s tenure as the new President and CEO of Sonoco. Tiede replaces the retiring Jack…
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Sonoco welcomes Robert C. Tiede as President and CEO
April 2, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced the start of Robert C. Tiede’s tenure as the new President and CEO of Sonoco. Tiede replaces the retiring Jack…
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Magna expanding its Spartanburg County plant
March 26, 2018
Automotive Supplier Creating 130 Additional Jobs at its Moore, S.C. Seat Manufacturing Facility Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is expanding its…
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Magna expanding its Spartanburg County plant
March 26, 2018
Automotive Supplier Creating 130 Additional Jobs at its Moore, S.C. Seat Manufacturing Facility Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is expanding its…
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Protran Technology adds Kyley Holmstrom as director of sales
March 15, 2018
Protran Technology, a division of Harsco Rail, a global supplier of railway track maintenance and construction equipment, has added Kyley Holmstrom as the director of sales. Holmstrom brings over 20 years…
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Charles Ingram Lumber Co. expanding its operations in Florence County
March 15, 2018
Company Investing $33 Million in Sawmill Expansion Charles Ingram Lumber Co., a family-owned sawmill located in Effingham, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With $33 million of capital investment, the…
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Charles Ingram Lumber Co. expanding its operations in Florence County
March 15, 2018
Company Investing $33 Million in Sawmill Expansion Charles Ingram Lumber Co., a family-owned sawmill located in Effingham, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With $33 million of capital investment, the…
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United Tool and Mold, Inc. expanding Pickens County operations
March 14, 2018
Company Investing $11.1 Million in New Facility United Tool and Mold, Inc., a leading provider of new tooling projects, engineering changes and repair services for the plastics industry, is expanding…
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United Tool and Mold, Inc. expanding Pickens County operations
March 14, 2018
Company Investing $11.1 Million in New Facility United Tool and Mold, Inc., a leading provider of new tooling projects, engineering changes and repair services for the plastics industry, is expanding…
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation investing in Cherokee County facility
March 8, 2018
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper and packaging products, is investing $6 million in new equipment at its Cherokee County facility. Formed…
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation investing in Cherokee County facility
March 8, 2018
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, a leading North American producer of unbleached kraft paper and packaging products, is investing $6 million in new equipment at its Cherokee County facility. Formed…
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Enviva completes acquisition of Greenwood County pellet plant
March 8, 2018
Enviva Holdings, LP, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, has announced that through its joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, it has completed the acquisition of Colombo…
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Enviva completes acquisition of Greenwood County pellet plant
March 8, 2018
Enviva Holdings, LP, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, has announced that through its joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, it has completed the acquisition of Colombo…
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IAM files third petition at Boeing South Carolina
March 6, 2018
Boeing has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) that the International Association of Machinists (IAM) has filed a third petition in less than three years seeking to unionize Boeing…
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IAM files third petition at Boeing South Carolina
March 6, 2018
Boeing has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) that the International Association of Machinists (IAM) has filed a third petition in less than three years seeking to unionize Boeing…
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Lockheed Martin to host Code Quest competition
March 6, 2018
High Schools invited to register to compete by March 30 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville,…
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Lockheed Martin to host Code Quest competition
March 6, 2018
High Schools invited to register to compete by March 30 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brad Martin, Engineered Marine Coatings, Inc.
March 1, 2018
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brad Martin, Engineered Marine Coatings, Inc.
March 1, 2018
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Aiken County operations
February 16, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating 51 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County. The company’s…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Aiken County operations
February 16, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating 51 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County. The company’s…
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Earl Hewlette, Terressentia
February 12, 2018
This is an incredible business story about applying a disruptive technology in the …spirits business. The Founders of the company discovered a natural way to not only speed up the…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations
February 4, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating More Than 350 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations
February 4, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating More Than 350 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun…
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MED-ALLY locating new operations in Berkeley County
January 24, 2018MED-ALLY, a privately-held medical device manufacturer, is locating new operations in Berkeley County. The $2.38 million investment is expected to create 90 new jobs. MED-ALLY is an innovative design, development…
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Innovative Vehicle Solutions expanding its operations in Charleston County
January 23, 2018
Custom commercial vehicle builder creating 108 new jobs . Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS), a builder of custom commercial vehicles located in Ladson, S.C., is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is expected to create 108 new jobs. .…
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Grupo Antolin establishing three separate facilities in Spartanburg County
January 23, 2018
SPARTANBURG, SC – Grupo Antolin, a designer and manufacturer of components for the automotive industry, is launching new operations in Spartanburg County by establishing three separate facilities. The $50 million…
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