Mary Ann Griggas-Smith selected as Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute fellow
May 25, 2021
Tindall Corporation announced that Mary Ann Griggas-Smith, Director of Corporate Engineering, has been named a fellow of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). This award recognizes Griggas-Smith as an individual who…
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GreenWood, Inc. promotes Cam Clendenin to Site Manager
May 11, 2021
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Cam Clendenin has been promoted to the role of Site Manager at the company’s project in South Charleston,…
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Maintenance Technician
May 5, 2021
The Maintenance Technician works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks. He or she will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities…
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Hill Electric employee recognized as EC&M 30 Under 30 All-Star
May 4, 2021
EC&M, a trade publication for electrical professionals, recently recognized Ricky Smith of Hill Electric as one of their 30 Under 30 All-Stars for 2021. Smith, who currently serves as a…
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KYOCERA and AVX to establish new brand “KYOCERA AVX” to enhance its business worldwide
April 27, 2021Companies to reorganize global sales forces to expedite optimal deployment KYOTO, Japan & FOUNTAIN INN, SC –Kyocera Corporation and AVX Corporation announced that the companies have established a new integrated…
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Milliken & Company publishes third annual corporate sustainability report
April 23, 2021
Global manufacturer Milliken & Company released its third annual corporate sustainability report, entitled Together for Tomorrow. This report, which analyzes Milliken’s performance through the lens of its holistic sustainability efforts,…
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Customer Care Team Representative
April 15, 2021
Clinton, SC textile distribution center seeks a team-work minded CUSTOMER CARE TEAM REPRESENTATIVE to join our busy team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Manual order entry and…
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Central States Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Aiken County
April 13, 2021
$13 million investment will create 70 new jobs Central States Manufacturing, Inc. (Central States), a metal building components company, today announced plans to establish operations in Aiken County. The $13 million…
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Power of manufacturing apprenticeship programs virtually showcased at South Carolina Creators Wanted tour stop
April 8, 2021Panel spotlights BASF’s new North American apprenticeship program The National Association of Manufacturers and The Manufacturing Institute continued their industry-leading Creators Wanted tour with a virtual “stop” at the BASF facility in Seneca, South Carolina, on April 8.…
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Hill Electric hosts lift safety class at Anderson Career & Technology Center
March 31, 2021
Hill Electric, an Anderson-based Electrical Contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II…
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First Quality to expand operations in Anderson County
March 30, 2021
Paper products manufacturer adding production capabilities First Quality Tissue, a privately held manufacturer of ultra-premium towel and tissue products announced that they have selected their Anderson, South Carolina campus for…
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SCMEP generates $3 Billion statewide economic impact
March 30, 2021
SCMEP works with 400 SC manufacturers to advance the state’s economic impact The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) released its record-breaking annual report numbers, resulting in a statewide economic…
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Multiple Positions
March 24, 2021
TIGHITCO, Inc. is #lookingtohire for positions in our growing Insulated Products Group. If you are pursing a position in any of these areas, visit our Careers page and complete and…
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Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. expanding operations in Laurens County
March 23, 2021
More than $49.5 million investment will create 39 new jobs Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. (Fibertex), a manufacturing company that specializes in spunlace products, today announced plans to expand operations in Laurens County.…
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Tyson Foods, Inc. reestablishing operations in Richland County
March 17, 2021
Company’s $55 million total investment will create 330 jobs Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein, today announced plans to…
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On Time Distribution, LLC establishing operations in Clarendon County
March 9, 2021$5.8 million investment will create 75 new jobs over the next five years On Time Distribution, LLC, a water and air filtration company, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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Milliken & Company announces acquisition of Zebra-chem
March 1, 2021
Investment in peroxide masterbatches accelerates growth in plastic recycling SPARTANBURG, SC – Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science…
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Mumford Industries Inc. expands services with carbon friendly film products
March 1, 2021Mumford Industries Inc., a postindustrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, has expanded their range of services to include the production of Retrieve® film for industrial and commercial use. Retrieve® film products…
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BMW Manufacturing announces construction of new training center
February 24, 2021Officials of BMW Manufacturing, along with South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt, broke ground for a new $20 million, 67,000 square-foot training center on the BMW campus. The investment…
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Milliken & Company included as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®
February 23, 2021
For the fifteenth straight year, Milliken & Company is included on the World’s Most Ethical Companies list curated by Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing ethical business…
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Pall Corporation establishing operations in Spartanburg County
February 22, 2021
$30.2 million investment will create 425 new jobs Pall Corporation (Pall), a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The company is…
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Scentsy establishing operations in York County
February 18, 2021
More than $6 million investment will create over 200 new jobs in the first year Scentsy, a scented product distributor, today announced plans to establish operations in York County. The…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence award for 10th consecutive year
February 17, 2021
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. Issued…
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TTI Floor Care North America establishing operations in Spartanburg County
February 16, 2021
$93 million investment will create 134 new jobs TTI Floor Care North America, a leading floor care company, has announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Spartanburg County.…
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Gaming apps skills development company skillsgapp inks contract with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
February 12, 2021
Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app development company skillsgapp has been selected by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) to provide its gaming apps focused on helping Generation Z…
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NUPI Americas, Inc. expanding operations in Hampton County
February 10, 2021
$4.3 million investment will create 28 new jobs NUPI Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Nupi Industrie Italiane, S.p.A., today announced plans to expand operations in Hampton County. The $4.3 million…
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Generac Power Systems, Inc. establishing operations in Edgefield County
February 10, 2021
Generac Power Systems, Inc., a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced plans to establish operations in Edgefield County. The company’s…
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Meiden America Switchgear Celebrates Opening & First Product Shipment from its First US Manufacturing Facility
February 9, 2021
On Tuesday, February 9, Meiden America Inc. Switchgear held its official opening ceremony at their facility in Gray Court. The ceremony was also a celebration of the first product shipment…
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Milliken & Company included as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers
February 9, 2021
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer headquartered in Upstate South Carolina, once again ranks among America’s Best Midsize Employers, a list curated by Forbes magazine. A three-time honoree, Milliken…
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QuaLex Manufacturing, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County
February 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 60 new jobs QuaLex Manufacturing, LLC, a sheet metal fabrication company, today announced plans to expand operations in Fairfield County. The $2 million investment will…
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AFL acquires Beam Wireless Inc., enhancing position in HetNet Market
February 2, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – AFL, an international manufacturer of fiber optic cable and accessories, and provider of engineering and installation services, announces it has acquired Beam Wireless, Inc., a service and…
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Lonza expanding operations in Greenwood County
February 2, 2021
Lonza, a world leading supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition markets, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The $53.7 million investment will create 30 new jobs…
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Chris Gibbs promoted to Director of Marketing at Tindall Corporation
January 21, 2021
Tindall Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Gibbs to Director of Marketing. In this position, Gibbs will lead the company’s marketing strategy and branding initiatives while developing…
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Tindall Corporation’s Tim Welborn promoted to Plant Manager
January 14, 2021
Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division promoted Tim Welborn to the position of Plant Manager. With more than 30 years of manufacturing, operations and human resource experience, his progression within the…
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Kevin Crittendon named President of GreenWood, Inc.
January 13, 2021
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces that Kevin Crittendon has been named President of the company. In this key leadership role, Kevin is responsible for…
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2020 Milliken honors recipients champion company values
January 12, 2021
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company recognized more than 150 associates in its Milliken Honors awards celebration on January 12, held virtually this year to accommodate COVID-19 precautions. Across 18…
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Greenville businessman Ben Talbert launches recruiting firm to service manufacturing, engineering, industrial sectors
January 11, 2021Ben Talbert, with more than 17 years of experience both working in and recruiting for the industrial sectors, announced that his industrial recruiting firm, Better Than Found (BTF), launched on…
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Greenville businessman Ben Talbert launches recruiting firm to service manufacturing, engineering, industrial sectors
January 7, 2021
Ben Talbert, with more than 17 years of experience both working in and recruiting for the industrial sectors, announced that his industrial recruiting firm, Better Than Found (BTF), launched on…
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Mill Point Capital completes sale of Huntington Solutions
December 28, 2020
GREER, SC – Mill Point Capital, a private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the industrial, IT services and business services sectors, announced the sale of Huntington Solutions. Based…
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Fitesa Simpsonville expanding operations again, investing $100 million in Greenville County
December 17, 2020
Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc. (Fitesa), a world leader and innovator in the design and manufacturing of nonwoven fabric solutions, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $100 million…
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Sigmatex Carbon Textile Solutions, Inc. announces new North American headquarters with expansion in Orangeburg County
December 16, 2020
More than $4.5 million investment will create 50 new jobs Sigmatex Carbon Textile Solutions, Inc. (Sigmatex), a world leader in the manufacturing of carbon fiber textiles, today announced plans to expand…
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Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc. establishing operations in Pickens County
December 14, 2020
More than $5.6 million investment will create 35 new jobs Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc. (Peabody Engineering), a leading manufacturer of industrial polyethylene storage tanks, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Allied Air Enterprises Inc. expanding operations in Orangeburg County
December 9, 2020
Allied Air Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc., announced plans to expand operations in Orangeburg County. The more than $35.7 million investment will create 20 new jobs. Founded…
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SC Ports hits record for November volumes
December 8, 2020
As global trade continues to rebound, South Carolina Ports’ container volumes show strength with a record November at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled 207,066 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at Wando…
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Samsung continues partnership with Newberry County School District
December 7, 2020
Since Samsung made Newberry home to its Samsung Electronics Home Appliances (SEHA) facility, its commitment to community outreach and American manufacturing has been clear. Not only has Samsung brought over…
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Techtronic Industries expanding operations in Anderson County
December 1, 2020
$100 million investment will create 525 new jobs Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, today announced plans…
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Joel Sheets of Tindall Corporation appointed as Secretary/Treasurer of NPCA
November 17, 2020
Joel Sheets, Vice President and General Manager of the Utility Division at Tindall Corporation, was recently elected as the Secretary/Treasurer of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA). In this role,…
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Michelin to invest $100 million more in Greenville County
November 12, 2020
Michelin North America will invest $100 million in Greenville County over 7 years as part of the company’s commitment to advanced manufacturing in the Upstate, the company has announced, with…
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Santa Cruz Nutritionals selects Sumter County for expansion
November 12, 2020
Company’s $84 million investment will create 164 new jobs Santa Cruz Nutritionals (SCN), a subsidiary of Santa Cruz Healthcare, today announced plans to expand operations in Sumter County. The $84 million…
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Mark Anthony Brewing building $400 million state-of-the-art facility in Richland County to keep up with explosive demand for White Claw Hard Seltzer
November 10, 2020
New facility will create 300 new jobs and increase production of White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade for southern United States COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mark Anthony Brewing today announced plans to build a…
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