News

Innovative workforce and education initiative visits Darlington Raceway on statewide tour

Governor Henry McMaster, Secretary of Commerce Harry M.

Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc. expanding operations in Dorchester County

Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc., a family-owned and -operated maker of saltwater fishing boats, today announced plans to expand its operations in Dorchester County.

Concentrated Active Ingredients & Flavors establishing operations in Lexington County

Concentrated Active Ingredients & Flavors, Inc. (CAIF), a supplier of innovative naturally sourced ingredients, today announced its plans to establish operations in Lexington County.

Advanced Manufacturing: Nucor Steel clinches Manufacturing Madness title

The votes are in! The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has announced the winner of its Manufacturing Madness contest, and Nucor Steel Berkeley is taking home the bragging rights.

Daye North America expanding operations in Charleston County

Daye North America, a subsidiary of Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $3.5 million investment will create 131 new jobs.

Workforce Development: Roadtrip Nation hits Darlington Raceway

S.C. Commerce sped to Darlington Raceway to welcome Roadtrip Nation’s famous green RV on Tuesday, March 29.

State and community leaders graduate from South Carolina economic development training program

The S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and S.C.

USPS makes $2.98 billion order with Oshkosh Defense, Spartanburg for first 50k of new fleet

The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday it has placed its first order of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles with Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense, which plans to start production next year in Spartanburg County.

Hemingway Sewing Solutions establishing operations in Williamsburg County

Hemingway Sewing Solutions, a subsidiary of Beverly Knits – one of the largest circular knitters in the United States – today announced plans t

Pratrivero USA establishing operations in Orangeburg County

Pratrivero USA, a division of

ACI Plastics South establishing operations in Pickens County

ACI Plastics South, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, today announced plans to establish operations in Pickens County. The company’s $4 million investment will create 21 new jobs.

FROMM Group expanding its U.S. Strapping Company, Inc. division in Lancaster County

U.S. Strapping Company, Inc., a division of FROMM Group, today announced plans to expand its operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $34.6 million investment will create 63 new jobs.

CurTec establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Oconee County

CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will create 32 new jobs over the next five years.

Going Green: Recycling impact in South Carolina

Global Recycling Day may only come once a year, but in South Carolina, impactful recycling work is happening daily. In advance of Global Recycling Day 2022 (Friday, March 18), SC Commerce and the Recycling Market Development Advisory Council (RMDAC) unveiled its RMDAC 2021 Annual Report, featuring record-setting industry figures.

Koch & Co., Inc. establishing operations in Barnwell County

Koch & Co., Inc., an American-made door and cabinet manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $5.1 million investment will create 101 new jobs.