Milliken & Company garners 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies designation
March 14, 2023
For the seventeenth year in a row, diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company has been recognized by Ethisphere, a leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices,…
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Samsung appoints new head of South Carolina facility
March 8, 2023
Samsung welcomes Mr. Jeremy Lee as President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) in Newberry, South Carolina. Lee has been with Samsung for almost three decades. Before…
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Endeavor coworking community welcomes All Access members
March 8, 2023
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces three new All Access members: Beth Gibson, president of Planning Solutions Corp; Nick Dennison, loan officer at…
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Scout Motors plans to establish manufacturing operations in Richland County
March 4, 2023
Record-setting $2 billion investment has the potential to create 4,000 or more permanent jobs The Richland County Economic Development Office announced that Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout”), makers of the next-generation…
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Domtar announces sale of Dryden Mill
February 28, 2023FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation, a part of the Paper Excellence Group, and First Quality Enterprises, Inc. announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell Domtar’s Dryden…
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Carolina Handling’s Patriotic Pallet Project wins Mercury Excellence Award
February 21, 2023Carolina Handling has received a Mercury Excellence Award for The Patriotic Pallet Project, a record-setting event held at Greenville Downtown Airport that created the world’s largest pallet painting. The silver…
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Milliken & Company receives America’s Best Midsize Employers Distinction
February 16, 2023
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company has once again been named as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, a list curated by Forbes and Statista. Milliken joins a group of…
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Mass hiring for manufactuirng operators
February 9, 2023
Manufacturing Operator (Operations – SL1/2) The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for operating the machines, with a team, to produce quality finished goods according to customer specifications and performance requirements. LEVEL:…
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SCMA launches 2nd Annual Manufacturing Madness Contest
February 9, 2023
Two-month-long contest to select the ‘Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina’ The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) is set to launch this year’s Manufacturing Madness presented by BlueCross BlueShield of…
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Cheryl Lang promoted to President of Tindall Corporation
February 8, 2023
Tindall Corporation, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America, announced the promotion of Cheryl Lang to the position of President while the company celebrates its 60th year.…
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Carolina Handling opens new metro Atlanta facility
February 7, 2023
Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, marked the opening of its new 82,508-square-foot facility in…
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Maintenance Technicians
February 7, 2023
The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment whether it be electrical or mechanical according to safety,…
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GreenWood, Inc. reaches 6 million safe hours at Merck
January 24, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance, and construction solutions provider, celebrated reaching 6 million safe work hours without a lost time event at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia.…
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Carolina Handling recevies 2023 MHEDA MVP Award
January 24, 2023
Carolina Handling has received the 2023 MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award from the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) for its contributions to the industry, its customers, supplier partners and…
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Milo’s Tea Company announces plans for new plant in Spartanburg County
January 24, 2023
Milo’s Tea Company, a 76-year-old Alabama-based national beverage company, announced it will invest over $130 million initially to build a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.…
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Milliken & Company celebrates Milliken Honors recipients
January 10, 2023
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer, hosted its sixth annual Milliken Honors awards program this morning, highlighting more than 185 associates from around the globe. Within the framework of…
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Elisabeth Kovacs named Executive Director of SC Future Makers
January 5, 2023
Economic and Workforce Development Professional to Lead First-In-The-Nation Program SC Future Makers, a 501c3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, announced that Elisabeth Kovacs will serve as…
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BASF’s Kirkland honored for community work
December 30, 2022
BASF Site Director Jerome Kirkland, who leads the site in Converse, was recently recognized by the Converse Fire Department with an award recognizing his community leadership and his outstanding support…
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BASF Converse celebrates Spartanburg community
December 27, 2022
BASF’s site in Converse is giving back to the community this holiday season through community volunteering and donations to key local non-profit organizations. Team members recently participated in Breakfast with…
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Highland Baking Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
December 20, 2022
$35 million investment to create approximately 80 new jobs Highland Baking Company, a wholesale bread baking company, announced plans to expand its existing facility in Spartanburg County. The company’s $35…
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Carolina Handling collects 610 coats during holiday coat drive
December 16, 2022
Carolina Handling, in conjunction with national nonprofit One Warm Coat, collected 610 coats for adults and children in need during a companywide drive held throughout the company’s five-state footprint. The…
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Redwood Materials establishing operations in Berkeley County
December 15, 2022
$3.5 billion investment will create 1,500 new jobs; largest investment in state history Redwood Materials, a producer of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles, along with Governor Henry…
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Manufacturing Operator
December 14, 2022
The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for operating the machines, with a team, to produce quality finished goods according to customer specifications and performance requirements. •Perform set-up, start-up and shut-down of…
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Flybar, Inc. establishing distribution operations in Greenwood County
December 12, 2022
$8 million investment will create 36 new jobs Flybar, Inc., a premier sporting toy company, announced plans to establish distribution operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $8 million investment will…
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Milliken & Company expanding operations in Cherokee County
December 12, 2022
$27.4 million investment will create 75 new jobs Milliken & Company (Milliken), a diversified global textile manufacturer with more than 70 locations worldwide, announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announce recipients of the Professionals of the Year Awards
December 8, 2022
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded four individuals in the manufacturing industry with the SCMA Professionals of the Year Awards. The SCMA Professionals of the Year Awards recognize…
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Essential Cabinetry expanding operations in Greenville County, S.C., adding 156 jobs
December 5, 2022
Essential Cabinetry Group, a leading cabinetry company, announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $4.75 million investment will create 156 new jobs. “The investment in…
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Carolina Handling releases “Santa’s Automated Workshop” to highlight intralogistics solutions offerings
December 1, 2022
For the second year in a row, Carolina Handling has released a children’s holiday book, this one illustrating the Raymond lift truck dealer’s capabilities as an automated systems integrator. “Santa’s…
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Domtar announces CEO transition plan
November 30, 2022
John Williams to retire on June 30, 2023; Steve Henry is named successor FORT MILL, SC – Domtar Corporation announced that President and CEO John Williams’ retirement date will be…
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Carolina Handling creates world’s largest pallet painting
November 10, 2022Carolina Handling set the record for creating the world’s largest pallet painting on October 10 in Greenville, South Carolina when it completed a 26,235-square-foot portrait of Lady Liberty. Presented in…
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Joel Sheets of Tindall Corporation elected as Chair of National Precast Concrete Association
November 10, 2022
Joel Sheets, Senior Vice President of Operations at Tindall Corporation’s Infrastructure Group, was recently elected as Chair of the Board of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA). In this role,…
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Nephron and Sharps announce manufacturing and research partnership
November 10, 2022Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Sharps Technology, Inc. announced a brand new partnership focused on developing and sharing best practices in innovative manufacturing, product development, customer support, and quality as Nephron…
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Air Compressor Services named to Inc.’s inaugural Power Partner Awards
November 7, 2022
Inc. Business Media today announced that Air Compressor Services (ACS) has received one of its inaugural Power Partner Awards, which honors B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track…
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Michael Cinquemani of Master Power Transmission honored with PTDA Warren Pike Award
November 4, 2022
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Michael Cinquemani of Greenville, S.C., the thirty-first recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC)…
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Inverter manufacturer EPC Power establishing operations in Greenville County, S.C.
November 2, 2022
Initial $5 million investment will create 150 new jobs at new East Coast facility GREENVILLE, S.C. – EPC Power, a leading producer of utility-scale power conversion products, today announced plans to…
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BMW investing $1.7 billion to expand S.C. manufacturing capacity and footprint
October 20, 2022
Investment will create 300 jobs and prepare for production of electric vehicle The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment to expand Plant Spartanburg…
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Milliken & Company commits to net-zero future
October 19, 2022
SBTi verifies company’s net-zero science-based target by 2050 SPARTANBURG, SC – Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced its science-based net-zero targets have been approved by the U.N.-backed Science Based…
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Niagara Pharmaceuticals establishing operations in Cherokee County
October 18, 2022
$9 million investment will create 45 new jobs Niagara Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of eye health and safety products, today announced plans to establish its first United States operation in Cherokee…
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Next-Gen electric vehicle company Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County
October 12, 2022
Carsharing pioneer to create at least 10 new jobs as it establishes headquarters Dash EV, an innovative electric car company, announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Nephron Nitrile hosts National Manufacturing Day
October 12, 2022
National Associational of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute, Nephron Hosting Creators Wanted For Second Straight Year Last Friday, October 7, the team at Nephron Pharmaceuticals including CEO Lou Kennedy hosted a…
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B&R Machining and Fabrication expands capabilities with new plasma cutting equipment
October 11, 2022B&R Machining and Fabrication, with facilities in Travelers Rest and Piedmont, has added Flat Sheet Metal Cutting to their list of services. B&R recently added state-of-the-art Plasma Cutting equipment, which…
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Governor McMaster issues proclamation recognizing National Manufacturing Day and South Carolina Manufacturing Month
October 6, 2022
Andy Carr, President & CEO of the SCMEP; Chuck Hall, President & CEO of Barnet and SCMA Chairman; SC Governor Henry McMaster; Sara Hazzard, President & CEO of the SCMA.…
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Paxton Access is building new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C.
October 5, 2022
Paxton Access, a global manufacturer of security technology, confirmed plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by building its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company is…
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Boysen USA establishing operations in Spartanburg County
October 4, 2022
Boysen USA, a subsidiary of the German-based Boysen Group, announced plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation in Spartanburg County. The company’s $4.5 million investment will…
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Carolina Handling’s Murphy is named among Best HR Professionals
October 3, 2022
Lauren Murphy, vice president of human resources at Carolina Handling, has been named Best HR Professional among large private companies in the Charlotte area. The annual HR Awards presented by…
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Customer Service Specialist
September 30, 2022
The Customer Service – Sales Support Specialist is to provide customer satisfaction by leading the interface between Sales, R&D, Marketing and Operations Responsible for identifying and recommending procedure and work…
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Winar Connection, Inc. establishing operations in Spartanburg County
September 29, 2022
$5 million investment creating 50 new jobs Winar Connection, Inc. (Winar Connection), a manufacturer of custom cable products, announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $5 million…
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Global Flooring manufacturer Responsive Industries establishes operations in Greenville County, S.C.
September 28, 2022
Global manufacturer of PVC flooring to invest initial $10 million, add 10 jobs to establish operations Responsive Industries, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of vinyl floorings, announced plans…
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GreenWood, Inc. promotes two to leadership positions
September 15, 2022
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the promotion of Chris Culbreth and Jeremy Farley to project site leadership positions within the company. Both of these…
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Carolina Handling goes for world record with The Patriotic Pallet Project
September 12, 2022
Carolina Handling will attempt to create the world’s largest pallet painting when it hosts The Patriotic Pallet Project on Monday, October 10, at Greenville Downtown Airport in Greenville, South Carolina.…
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