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In light of the Upstate’s continued growth in manufacturing and increasing demand for industry talent, Air Force veteran, Lindsay Hansel, is announcing the launch of First Class Recruiting. Designed to provide a partnership between the recruiter and client, the company will specialize in executive level recruiting in the manufacturing, aerospace, IT, and accounting sectors. First […]
A new $7.5 million state-of-the-art packaging and distribution facility will be built by A&R Bulk-Pak, Inc., a contract packaging company specializing in the packaging and distribution of plastics for overseas export, in Berkeley County. In an effort to better serve its expanding customer base and handle the coming plastics production surge from the Gulf Coast, the 30-year company […]
By: Tammy Johnson Cypress Creek Renewables a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long term solar energy projects, is investing $66.8 million in six energy facilities in Hampton County. These six facilities are expected to be fully operational by the end of 2016. Their primary offices are in the states of AZ, […]
One of the country’s largest polyethylene film manufacturers will invest $100 million in a new Chester County facility, creating 300 new jobs. Poly-America will establish its South Carolina operations as Carolina Poly, Inc. With hiring expected to begin late next year, the company will operate a 475,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on 198 acres at 1580 Lancaster […]
Duke Energy has agreed to acquire Piedmont Natural Gas for $4.9 billion. The acquisition provides Duke Energy with more access to the natural gas infrastructure.The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive agreement for Duke Energy to acquire Piedmont for approximately $4.9 billion in cash. “We look forward to welcoming Piedmont’s […]
Nupi Americas, Inc., a North American subsidiary of Nupi Industrie Italiane, S.p.A., is establishing warehousing and distribution operations in Hampton County. The $4.9 million investment is expected to create 37 new jobs over the next five years. “Nupi Americas has chosen South Carolina to develop its future products in the U.S. The new facility, located […]
The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today declared a $0.35 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on December 10, 2015, to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2015. According to Jack Sanders, president and chief executive officer, this is the 362nd consecutive quarter, dating back to 1925, that […]
Tebis America, a software company specializing in CAD/CAM systems for design and manufacturing – servicing the tool, die, mold, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing industries, is opening a new office in the Southeast U.S. The new office will support efforts in Tennessee, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama. It will be located in Greenville, […]
Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, has taken first steps toward investing $10 million in a solar energy project in Darlington County. This investment adds to a $20.4 million investment in Lexington County solar operations, which was announced in August 2015. “We are thrilled […]
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC)announced today that Magna International, a leading global automotive supplier, is expanding its S.C. manufacturing operations with a new exteriors facility in Matrix Park. The $50.8-million investment will go toward a new 165,000-square-foot exteriors facility at Matrix Park that is expected to create 153 jobs. “The infrastructure, resources and support […]
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