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Palmetto Railways to hold a community kickoff open house to introduce new rail project to Camp Hall Commerce Park

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Palmetto Railways, a division of the SC Department of Commerce, is holding a community kickoff open house to introduce the public to the proposed development of an industrial rail line which will serve the Camp Hall Commerce Park in Be

Essex Weld Solutions establishing Cherokee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Essex Weld Solutions, an international manufacturer of automotive racking products, is establishing operations in Cherokee County with Essex Weld USA Inc.

Atlas Copco constructing new facility in Rock Hill

Columbia, SC – Atlas Copco, an industrial group which develops and manufactures industrial tools and construction equipment, is moving its Medical Gas Solutions Division, along with production and assembly for

Proper Polymers establishing operations in Greenville County

Columbia, SC – Proper Polymers plans to build a new facility in Greenville County to manufacture injection molded components for the automotive industries.

Cypress Creek Renewables establishing additional solar power operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, has taken first steps toward investing $30 million

Sun City Produce establishing new Upstate distribution center

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sun City Produce, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Commodities, Inc., is establishing operations in Greenville County. The project is expected to create 81 new jobs in Piedmont, S.C. over the next five years.

South Carolina export sales top $30 billion in 2015, achieve sixth consecutive record year

COLUMBIA, S.C. –For the sixth consecutive year, the State of South Carolina has set a record for total export sales. Today, Gov.

South Carolina recognized for achievement in foreign direct investment

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley and the South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that the State of South Carolina has once again been recognized for achievement in foreign direct investment (FDI).

South Carolina business recruitment tops $4.2 billion in 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina posted another solid business recruitment year in 2015, with capital investment recruited to the state topping $4 billion.

BUSCOT LLC establishing operations in Colleton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – BUSCOT LLC, an Italy-based producer of specialty bearings, is establishing manufacturing operations in Colleton County. The $1.15 million investment in the project is expected to create 10 new jobs over the next five years.

Nutramax Laboratories, a Family of Companies, expanding Lancaster County operations

COLUMBIA, SC – Nutramax Laboratories and its family of companies, a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplement products for people and their pets, is expanding operations in Lancaster County.

NARENCO establishing solar power operations in Allendale County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO), a leading renewable energy independent power producer focused on development, engineering, procurement, construction and operations of utility scale and co

3i Products establishing Lancaster County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – 3i Products, Inc., a company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of indoor and outdoor cushions and pillows, is establishing operations in Lancaster County.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Research Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Benjamin D. Johnson has joined the agency as research director.

Cobb-Vantress, Inc. establishing operations in the Upstate

COLUMBIA, S.C.