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Lift-Tek expanding Oconee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lift Technologies, Inc. (Lift-Tek), a material handling manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County.

Heidelberg Materials North America growing South Carolina footprint with new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Heidelberg Materials North America (Heidelberg Materials), a leading supplier of building materials, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County. The company’s $7.3 million investment will create eight new jobs.

FAYAT Group expanding Fairfield County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – FAYAT Group (FAYAT), a producer of road equipment, today announced it is expanding its Road Equipment Division operations in Fairfield County. The company’s $13.7 million investment will create 75 new jobs.

TL+CO Business Solutions selects Beaufort County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – TL+CO Business Solutions (TL+CO), a business solutions provider, today announced it selects Beaufort County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

Palmetto Plastics Innovations establishing operations in Jasper County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Palmetto Plastics Innovations (Palmetto Plastics), a plastic extrusion manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Jasper County.

EnerSys expanding Sumter County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – EnerSys, a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, today announced it is expanding its operations in Sumter County. The company’s $6.7 million investment will create 14 new jobs.

Blackhorse Steel Works establishing operations in Bamberg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Blackhorse Steel Works (Blackhorse), an advanced steel solutions provider, today announced it is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company’s $5.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs.

Komar Industries relocating and establishing first South Carolina operation in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Komar Industries (Komar), a manufacturer of balers and compactors, today announced it is establishing its first South Carolina operation in York County.

Universal Industrial Gases, LLC grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Darlington County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Universal Industrial Gases, LLC (UIG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor Corporation (Nucor), today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Darlington County. The company is investing nearly $100 million in the new facility.

Bennettsville Printing expanding Marlboro County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bennettsville Printing, a fabric printer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Marlboro County. The company’s $8.4 million investment will create 24 new jobs.

SOPAKCO expanding Marlboro County operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – SOPAKCO, a world leader in processed foods, today announced it is expanding its operations in Marlboro County. The company is investing $22.8 million to grow its Bennettsville manufacturing operation.

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $70 million investment will create 130 new jobs.

EFP, LLC. expanding Lee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – EFP, LLC. (Engineered Foam Packaging), an industry leader in high-volume molding, fabrication and cold chain solutions, today announced it is expanding its operations in Lee County. The company’s $31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs.

TS Conductor selects Jasper County for second US manufacturing facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – TS Conductor, a manufacturer of next-generation advanced conductors, today announced it selects Jasper County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation and se

South Carolina export sales total $38 billion in 2024, the highest volume since 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that the state’s 2024 export sales totaled $38 billion, the highest volume since 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.