Books for Less expanding South Carolina footprint to Oconee County with second distribution facility
Books for Less, a wholesale book distributor, announced today it is opening a new warehouse distribution operation in Oconee County. The company’s $3.9 million investment will create 20 new jobs.
Read MorePolyQuest expands capabilities with acquisition of Baker Transportation in Williamsburg County
PolyQuest Inc. (PolyQuest), a thermoplastic resin distributor, today announced it will acquire Baker Transportation, Inc. (Baker Transportation) in Williamsburg County. Through the acquisition, the company aims to expand its capability to deliver resin products to customers in the bottle, sheet, strapping, film, fiber, compounding and injection molding markets. The acquisition will create 25 new jobs.
Read MoreWenker, Inc. growing South Carolina presence by establishing U.S. headquarters in Greenville County
Wenker, Inc., a leading automotive supplier, today announced plans to grow its South Carolina presence by establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County. The company’s $3.1 million investment will create 27 new jobs.
Headquartered in Germany, Wenker, Inc. is an innovative metal and steel construction company. The company offers plant engineering and fabricated metal products for the automotive industry.
Read MoreLeidos establishing new South Carolina operation in Charleston County
Averitt Express expanding Charleston County operations
Averitt Express, a freight transportation and supply chain service provider, today announced it expanded its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $4.58 million investment will create 12 new jobs.
Read MoreSage Parts Plus, Inc. establishing new global headquarters and distribution operations in Greenville County
Sage Parts Plus, Inc. (Sage Parts), a global aviation parts supplier, today announced plans to open its new global headquarters and distribution operations in Greenville County. The company’s $1.7 million investment will create 73 new jobs.
Read MorePan Technology, Inc. establishing first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County
Pan Technology, Inc. (Pan Technology), a manufacturer of pigment dispersions, specialty inks and coatings, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $7.2 million investment will create 72 new jobs.
Headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey, Pan Technology specializes in manufacturing colorants, coatings and a wide variety of related specialty products for the paint and coatings, furniture, automotive, ink, construction and cosmetic industries.
Read MoreGaffney Bakery, LLC establishing operations in Cherokee County
Gaffney Bakery, LLC and its partners today announced plans to establish operations in Cherokee County. The company’s $96 million investment will create more than 260 new jobs.
Gaffney Bakery, LLC plans to purchase an existing state-of-the-art bakery facility located at 131 Corporate Drive in Gaffney and make significant renovations and improvements to assist in manufacturing frozen bakery products.
Read MoreItron expanding Oconee County operations
Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Itron, a global industrial Internet of Things (IoT) leader that innovates the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, plans to expand its Oconee County operations. The company is planning a capital expenditure of $28.5 million over three years that will create nearly 100 new jobs in the area.
Read MoreSulzer Pumps Solutions, Inc. expanding operations in Pickens County
Sulzer Pumps Solutions, Inc. (Sulzer Pumps Solutions), a subsidiary of Swiss-based Sulzer Ltd, today announced plans to expand operations in Pickens County. The company’s $5.3 million investment will create 25 new jobs.
Founded in 1990, Sulzer Pumps Solutions manufactures pumps for pulp and paper processing, biofuels production, clean water systems and wastewater treatment. The company provides a wide range of products for engineered, configured and standard pumping solutions, as well as essential auxiliary equipment.
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