Economic Development

Republic National Distributing Company Expanding in Lexington County, SC

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the fastest-growing distributor of premium wine and spirits in the United States, is expanding its South Carolina operations – Republic National Distributing Company of South Carolina – with the construction of an addition to its existing Lexington County facility. The company is…


Suominen Expanding SC Manufacturing Operations

Suominen, a globally-leading supplier of nonwovens, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Kershaw County. It is the largest single initiative in Suominen’s current growth investment program and is expected to create at least 25 new jobs in Bethune, S.C. over the coming years. “Bethune is ideally located…


SOPAKCO expanding Marion County operations

SOPAKCO, a world-leader in the design, processing and packaging of processed foods, is expanding its Marion County operations. The company is investing $4.5 million to install a new fitment pouch line at its headquarters in Mullins, S.C. The investment is expected to create 56 new jobs. “Congratulations…


Upstate SC Selected to Develop Plan to Attract FDI Via Global Cities Initiative

Upstate South Carolina announces today it is one of only six metropolitan areas selected to develop a regional plan to attract and leverage foreign direct investment, building off its existing Upstate SC Regional Export Plan, as part of the Global Cities Initiative – a joint project of the Brookings Institution…


Specialty Polymers, Inc. Makes $5.5 Million Investment

Specialty Polymers, Inc., a privately held manufacturer of water-based emulsion polymers and adhesives, is expanding its existing Chester County operations. The $5.5 million investment will significantly increase the plant’s capacity and generate five new jobs. “In 1997, when Specialty Polymers selected South Carolina to be the home…


Rite Aid Selects Spartanburg for New Distribution Center

Rite Aid Corporation announced today plans to build a 900,000-square-foot distribution center in Spartanburg, S.C. The new distribution center is expected to employ nearly 600 people after it becomes fully operational and will support the inventory and fulfillment needs of approximately 1,000 Rite Aid stores in the…


Kobelco Construction Machinery Make Investment in Spartanburg

Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., a company that specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of construction and transport machinery, is establishing operations in Spartanburg County. The $41 million investment is expected to generate 131 new jobs in Moore, S.C. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Japan,…


PecTec Corporation Establishes First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Spartanburg

PecTec Corporation, a supplier of top-quality semi-finished and finished metal products for the automotive industry, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County. The $2 million investment is expected to create 15 new jobs in Spartanburg, S.C. Founded in the summer of 2014 in Spartanburg,…


SCRA Technology Ventures Announces New SC Launch Companies

SCRA Technology Ventures today announced the acceptance of five new companies into its SC Launch Program. Charleston-area companies GreenTex Solutions and Job Market Maker, and Greenville-area companies Accessible Diagnostics, Aptus and Constructis became client companies this month. GreenTex Solutions is an advanced materials composite manufacturing company that…