GreenWood, Inc. adds Chris Dailey as Project Site Manager
November 10, 2020
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the hiring of Chris Dailey as the new Site Manager at their project facility location in North Charleston, SC.…
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Continental announces tire safety recall of approximately 12,000 passenger and light truck tires in U.S.
November 5, 2020
Voluntary safety recall program involves Continental and General brand tires in different sizes Sudden air loss may occur. No reports of accidents Tires will be replaced at no charge FORT…
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South Carolina companies honored for manufacturing excellence
November 2, 2020
The Manufacturing Excellence Awards ceremony that anchors the final day of the 2020 S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo was held recently. The virtual ceremony included Innovator of the Year Awards…
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Brewer Renewables establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
October 29, 2020
Brewer Renewables, a subsidiary of Seahorse Capital, announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $85 million into the new operations. Founded in 2019, Brewer Renewables…
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Dockside Logistics establishing operations in Dorchester County
October 27, 2020
$8.5 Million Investment Will Create 26 New Jobs Dockside Logistics, a leading warehousing and distribution company, announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County. The $8.5 million investment will create…
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Continental Tire the Americas, LLC expanding headquarters in Lancaster County
October 27, 2020
Company Investing More Than $20 Million into the Expansion Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental), a manufacturer and distributer of premium tires, today announced plans to expand the company’s Lancaster…
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Lifoam Industries awarded multiple patents for manufacturing of a bio-based alternative to EPS packaging
October 27, 2020
Lifoam Industries, LLC (Lifoam), a business segment and subsidiary of LifeMade Products LLC (LifeMade), has been awarded multiple patents for making and molding an entirely new type of bio-based bead…
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Over $330,000 raised in Michelin’s Virtual Charity Golf Tournament
October 22, 2020
Michelin hosts virtual fundraiser to benefit 10 charity partners Over $9 million raised through Michelin’s annual charity golf tournament over the past 31 years Michelin North America, Inc., has raised…
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GreenWood, Inc. achieves 1.5 million safe work hours at Mitsubishi Polyester Film
October 20, 2020
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider, has achieved 1.5 million safe work hours at their Mitsubishi Polyester Film project in Greer, South Carolina. The accomplishment was…
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ADM names Milliken as a 2020 Supplier Award winner
October 14, 2020
Milliken has been named a 2020 Supplier Award winner by ADM (NYSE: ADM). During a virtual ceremony, ADM honored six companies based on superior performance and the ability to deliver…
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Milliken donates more than 23,000 reusable gowns to local school districts
October 13, 2020
Milliken & Company, a diversified international manufacturer headquartered in South Carolina, teamed up with local schools to provide Milliken Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) reusable fabric gowns to teachers and faculty.…
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Arrival to build its first U.S. electric vehicle microfactory in York County
October 13, 2020
The $46 Million Investment Will Create 240 New Jobs Arrival, a global electric vehicle (EV) company, today announced plans to establish its first U.S. Microfactory in York County. The $46…
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Lakota Medical donates 200,000 masks to South Carolina
October 9, 2020Gov. Henry McMaster was joined today by representatives from Inman-based Lakota Medical to announce the company’s $500,000 donation of 200,000 masks to the state of South Carolina. The donated masks…
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Lifoam Industries’ new Envirocooler™ EVG™ reduces plastic waste while maintaining quality performance & convenience
October 8, 2020
Lifoam Industries, LLC (Lifoam), a business segment and subsidiary of LifeMade Products LLC (LifeMade), earlier this year introduced the new Envirocooler™ EVG™ , an innovative addition to its temperature-controlled packaging…
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Oldcastle APG establishing operations in Fairfield County
October 8, 2020
More Than $25 Million Investment Will Create Approximately 100 Jobs Oldcastle APG, a leading global manufacturer of outdoor living and building materials, today announced plans to establish operations in Fairfield…
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GreenWood, Inc. celebrates 30th anniversary
October 6, 2020
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, operations and construction solutions provider, is marking its 30th year in business in the industrial marketplace. For three decades, the company has been delivering integrated…
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Two Upstate BASF sites honored
October 5, 2020
SENECA and CONVERSE, SC — BASF has been recognized with the 2020 Cummins COVID-19 Outstanding Supplier Award for its work and customer support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indiana-based Cummins is…
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InnoVision Awards announces 2020 award finalists
September 27, 2020
InnoVision Awards recognizes innovation in South Carolina annually through its InnoVision Awards program. This year, InnoVision received a record number of applications reflecting both the strength of the innovation economy…
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Tactical Medical Solutions LLC expanding operations in Anderson County
September 24, 2020
More Than $1.7 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs Tactical Medical Solutions LLC, a global leading developer and manufacturer of pre-hospital medical products and patient simulators, today announced plans…
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Maxwood Furniture expanding operations in Marion County
September 22, 2020
More Than $5.8 Million Investment Will Create 30 New Jobs Maxwood Furniture, a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom furniture, today announced plans to expand operations in Marion County. The more…
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Driverge Vehicle Innovations, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
September 17, 2020
$350,000 Investment Will Create 13 New Jobs Driverge Vehicle Innovations, LLC (Driverge), an industry leader in commercial wheelchair transportation and accessible taxis, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston…
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ClickFold Plastics establishing operations in Lancaster County
September 16, 2020
$1.5 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs ClickFold Plastics, a custom plastics manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The $1.5 million investment will create 21…
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Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc. establishing operations in Marion County
September 14, 2020
$6.1 Million Investment Will Create 200 New Jobs Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc., a leading fiberglass in-ground pool manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Marion County.…
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CEO of ZWO launches new company, skillsgapp, to address skills-based talent shortages
September 13, 2020
Tina Zwolinski, CEO and founder of ZWO, a South Carolina-based branding and marketing firm, and Cynthia Jenkins, partner and CCO of ZWO, have launched skillsgapp, a company designed to address…
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Milliken joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition to help ensure a circular future for PP-based packaging
September 9, 2020
As part of a multi-pronged strategy aimed to amplify plastic circularity, Milliken & Company joined the Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, an industry collaboration established by The Recycling Partnership to improve polypropylene…
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S.C. Manufacturers Alliance looks to the future at annual meeting
August 27, 2020
Despite challenges brought on by COVID-19, the state of South Carolina’s manufacturing economy remains strong. That was the overriding message from the first-ever virtual annual conference of the South Carolina…
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Loctek establishing operations in Clarendon County
August 19, 2020
$5 Million Investment Will Create 10 New Jobs Loctek, a manufacturer of ergonomic solution products, today announced plans to establish operations in Clarendon County. The company’s $5 million investment is…
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Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. expanding operations in Bamberg County
August 11, 2020
More Than $5.5 Million Investment Will Create 35 New Jobs Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. (Phoenix Specialty), a leading supplier of custom specialty parts to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the…
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Michelin announces 2021 Road Atlas with featured driving tours for summer and fall getaways
August 11, 2020
As a map publisher and leading mobility company, Michelin is debuting a new road atlas for travelers in North America. The 2021 Road Atlas: USA CANADA MEXICO features exclusive driving tours from the popular Green Guide…
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Silgan Containers expanding operations in Lancaster County
August 11, 2020
More Than $9.7 Million Investment Will Create 16 New Jobs Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging, announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County. The company’s more…
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Sterilite: Technical Support Manager, Clinton, SC
August 7, 2020
General Information Job Title: Technical Support Manager Location: 1939 Charlottes Road, Clinton, SC, 29325 Employee Type: Full Time Industry: Manufacturing Minimum Experience: 5 Years Maximum Experience: 10 Years Required Degree: 2 Year Degree Contact Information Name: Susan Ayres Email: [email protected]…
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Sterilite: Shipper B – Loader (Nights), Clinton, SC
August 7, 2020
General Information Job Title: Shipper B – Loader (Nights) Location: 1939 Charlottes Road, Clinton, SC, 29325 Base Pay: $17.10 – $18.15 / Hour Employee Type: Full Time Description “Shipper B – Loader” Some of the…
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Sterilite: Machine Maint A-CSC, Clinton, SC
August 7, 2020
General Information Job Title: Machine Maint A-CSC Location: 1939 Charlottes Road, Clinton, SC, 29325 Base Pay: $29.90 / Hour Other Compensation: $1.00 hr. perfect attendance bonus Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Injection Molding, Plastics Industry: Manufacturing Minimum…
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Sterilite: Injection Molding Process Technician/Assistant Production Supervisor, Clinton
August 7, 2020
General Information Job Title: Injection Molding Process Technician/Assistant Production Supervisor Location: 1939 Charlottes Road Clinton, SC, 29325 Base Pay: $24.41 – $29.15 / Hour Other Compensation: $1.00/hr. attendance bonus Employee Type: Full Time Industry: Manufacturing Required…
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Sterilite: Entry Level : Assistant Supervisor in-training, Clinton
August 7, 2020
General Information Job Title: Entry Level : Assistant Supervisor in-training Location: 1939 Charlottes Road, Clinton, SC, 29325 Other Compensation: $1.00/hr. attendance bonus Employee Type: Full Time Industry: Manufacturing Required Degree: NONE Manage Others: Yes Contact Information Name: Susan Ayres…
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Sterilite: Entry Level – Remedy Staffing – Clinton, SC, Clinton
August 7, 2020
General Information Job Title: Entry Level – Remedy Staffing – Clinton, SC Location: 1939 Charlottes Road, Clinton, SC, 29325 Job Category: Entry-Level Industry: Manufacturing Contact Information Name: Remedy Email: [email protected] Description Thank you for visiting our website…
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Sterilite: Entry Level – Marathon Staffing – Clinton, SC, Clinton
August 7, 2020
General Information Job Title: Entry Level – Marathon Staffing – Clinton, SC Location: 1939 Charlottes Road, Clinton, SC, 29325 Job Category: Entry-Level Industry: Manufacturing Contact Information Name: Marathon Staffing Email: [email protected] Thank you for visiting our…
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Tindall Corporation’s Utility Division provides precast bridge for Chestnut Mountain Ranch
August 6, 2020
Tindall Corporation’s Utility Division recently met the opportunity provided by a donor match challenge to supply support beams for a small bridge construction project at Chestnut Mountain Ranch, a Christ-centered…
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Lex Reynolds, CEO announces retirement
August 5, 2020
The Reynolds Company, a Greenville-based subsidiary of Itochu International, Inc, announced the retirement of Lex Reynolds, CEO, effective August 31, 2020. Neel Reynolds, currently serving as President, will replace him.…
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108 South Carolina industrial facilities honored for safety accomplishments
August 3, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized 108 industrial facilities throughout the state for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2019. Facilities with a low rate of incidents resulting in…
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CPT Medical and Hoowaki® partner to tackle national COVID-19 testing kit demand
July 28, 2020
Innovative partnership to produce hundreds of thousands of comprehensive specimen collection kits weekly GREENVILLE, S.C – Two South Carolina-based companies are teaming up to address the national shortage of COVID-19…
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Monti, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
July 28, 2020
$3.8 million investment will add second facility in Greenwood Monti, Inc., a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator, powder coater, and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, announced plans to expand its…
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Milliken & Company increases inventory of reusable protective medical fabrics ideal for PPE
July 27, 2020
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than 150 years of textile expertise, has invested significant resources to increase domestic production of its Milliken PerimeterTM advanced medical fabrics.…
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Eldeco names Joel Langhals as President
July 21, 2020
Eldeco Inc., an industry leader in electrical design and construction, announced that Joel Langhals has accepted the position as President of Eldeco. Langhals, previously the Vice President of Charleston operations…
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Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense establishing operations in Greenville County
July 16, 2020
Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense, a leading military aviation sustainment provider, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 21 new manufacturing…
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Sargent Metal Fabricators, Inc. expanding operations in Anderson County
July 7, 2020
$9.5 million investment to create 50 new jobs Sargent Metal Fabricators, Inc. (Sargent Metal), a custom metal fabrication company, announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s $9.5…
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GreenWood, Inc. surpasses 5.5 million safe hours at Merck
June 30, 2020
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance and construction solutions provider, celebrates reaching 5.5 million safe work hours at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia. The major safety milestone was…
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South Carolina medical manufacturing firm shifts production to overcome COVID-19 testing supply shortage
June 29, 2020
CPT Medical now a top producer of COVID-19 nasopharyngeal specimen collection kits with CDC recommended viral transport medium GREENVILLE, SC – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large…
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Milliken & Company publishes second annual corporate sustainability report
June 25, 2020
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company highlights its journey towards a more sustainable world in the company’s second annual corporate sustainability report. The report gives insight into Milliken’s environmental and…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance congratulates Bill McCrary for 50 years with William Barnet & Son, LLC
June 24, 2020
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) is congratulating Mr. William “Bill” V. McCrary Jr. on the 50th anniversary of employment with William Barnet & Son, LLC in Spartanburg, South Carolina.…
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