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News Jul 15

MUSC and Bristol-Myers Squibb Announce Translational Research Collaboration

The Medical University of South Carolina and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced that they have entered into a translational research collaboration focused on fibrotic diseases, including scleroderma, renal fibrosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The agreement includes studies designed to improve the mechanistic understanding of fibrosis, explore patient segmentation based on disease characteristics and/or […]

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Distribution Centers Jul 15

Inland Port Plays Key Role in Dollar Tree Site Selection

Dollar Tree’s $104.4 million investment in the Upstate can be tied directly to the Inland Port in Greer and its link to the international marketplace. In a release issued by the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Stephen W. White, Dollar Tree Chief Logistics Officer, said the efficiencies associated with the Inland Port were instrumental in […]

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Automotive Jul 14

Permits Issued for Volvo Plant in Berkley County

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District issued a permit today to Berkeley County for an advanced manufacturing and assembly facility to be developed by Volvo Cars of North America. The project, originally identified as “Project Soter”, was announced on May 11 to be for Volvo, and is located along Interstate 26 near Ridgeville […]

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Automotive Jul 13

BorgWarner Enters Into Agreement To Acquire Remy International

BorgWarner announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Remy International, Inc. (Remy), a global market leading producer of rotating electrical components. With key technologies and operations in ten countries on five different continents, Remy is strongly positioned to benefit from global growth. As of December 31, 2014 the company employed […]

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Companies Jul 12

McCall Farms Investing $4 Million in Florence County

McCall Farms, the South Carolina-based manufacturers of Margaret Holmes, Glory Foods, Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts and Bruce’s Yams, is expanding its existing Florence County operations with a new, state-of-the-art production facility. The $4 million investment is expected to generate 25 new jobs in Effingham, S.C. over the next five years. “As we continue to grow […]

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Companies Jul 8

Cott Beverages to Expand Greenville Operations

Cott Beverages, U.S. subsidiary to Cott Corporation (NYSE:COT; TSX:BCB) , one of the world’s largest producers of beverages on behalf of retailers, brand owners and distributors, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations with the addition of a new warehouse and distribution center. The new facility represents a $10 million investment. “We are grateful to […]

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Economic Development Jul 7

North Carolina Manufacturer Bringing Operations South

A North Carolina stainless equipment manufacturer will launch operations in Chesterfield County. Established two years ago in Waxhaw, N.C., Titan Stainless, is expected to invest $2.6 million on a 50,000-square-foot facility, creating 50 new jobs over the next five years. Located at the Lynches River Industrial Park in Pageland, S.C., Titan’s new facility will allow […]

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Companies Jun 22

South Carolina Native Holds the Patent on 3D Printing Technology

Widely touted as the next level in design and prototyping, 3-D printing is revolutionizing the manufacturing sector in South Carolina. Since its conception in the 1980s, the technology, also called additive manufacturing, has rapidly improved a variety of the Palmetto State’s manufacturing processes in aerospace and defense, healthcare and automotive. While most industry professionals consider […]

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Aerospace Jun 20

Boeing Supplier Expands South Carolina’s Aerospace Footprint

Boeing’s impact on South Carolina’s manufacturing sector continues to grow with the addition of GKN Aerospace’s $20 million investment in Orangeburg County. The company’s new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will be located next to its existing property and produce inlet lip skins for the Boeing 737 MAX and 777X, generating more than 75 additional jobs. Daniele […]

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Economy Jun 16

New Orders, Production, Employment and Inventories Growing Supplier Deliveries Slowing

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the 29th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 72nd consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair of the Institute for Supply Management® […]

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