As utility demands rise, so too does the need for a diverse and secure power supply. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel recently spoke at the South Carolina Advanced Nuclear Forum, alongside utility, higher education and advanced energy partners including Governor Henry McMaster.
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Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey and S.C. Commerce’s international staff proudly represented South Carolina at the 2024 Republic of Korea-Southeast U.S. Economic Partnership Conference (ROK-SEUS), Aug. 23, 2024, in Atlanta.
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How S.C. Commerce's Business Services team helps companies expand their reach. Building a legacy means that the work doesn't end with a project announcement or groundbreaking celebration. S.C. Commerce has full-time staff ready to find creative solutions to support South Carolina companies at every phase of their life cycle.
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South Carolina is built for the new economy. Industry magazine Business Facilities recently recognized the state for many of the attributes C-Suite executives and small business owners alike have already come to appreciate.
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ARKU Inc. selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – ARKU Inc. (ARKU), a leader in sheet metal leveling and deburring, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The multimillion-dollar investment will create approximately 10 new jobs.
Founded in Germany in 1928, ARKU is a family-owned manufacturer of sheet metal levelers, deburring machines and coil lines. The company’s innovative technologies and machines improve metal quality and increase process reliability during production.
South Carolina was proud to join the Southeast United States-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance at the 2024 SEUS-CP Conference, an annual event with the focus of growing economic opportunities between the member regions. Hosted in Biloxi, Mississippi, state and provincial representatives gathered for three days of networking and pivotal industry discussions, including advanced manufacturing technologies and the changing landscapes of ports.
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US Brick expands Richland County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – US Brick, a closely held manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, today announced it is expanding its Richland County operations. The company’s $5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs.
Founded as Carolina Ceramics in Columbia in 1939, the company became US Brick when it was acquired in 2020. Now headquartered in Charleston, US Brick has the capacity to produce 350 million bricks annually across its manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Alabama, Indiana and Tennessee.
Carbotech Group selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carbotech Group (Carbotech), an equipment manufacturer for the sawmill industry, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $3.4 million investment will create 35 new jobs.
Founded in Canada in 1987, Carbotech specializes in operational efficiency for sawing and planing mills. The company produces log handling and wood processing optimization equipment tailored to customer needs.
Halton MEI USA, Inc. selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Halton MEI USA, Inc. (Halton), a leader in indoor climate technology, today announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation – a manufacturing facility. The $2.6 million investment will create 65 new jobs.
Fenecon establishing first North American operation with headquarters, manufacturing in Greenville County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fenecon, a provider of energy storage systems, today announced it is establishing its first North American operation with headquarters and manufacturing in Greenville County. The company’s $3 million investment will create 68 new jobs.