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02 Jun 2026

USA Rare Earth, Inc. selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. — USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USA Rare Earth), a global leader in rare earths, critical minerals and advanced materials, today announced it has selected Cherokee County for its first South Carolina operation.

Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrara), a leading sugar confectioner in the United States, Brazil and Europe, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Orangeburg County.

South Carolina requesting input on Opportunity Zone nominations

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), on behalf of the state of South Carolina, is requesting input to guide the nomination of eligible census tracts for designation under the federal Opportunity Zone program, a federal initiative designed to encourage economic development and job creation through long-term private investment in designated low-income urban and rural communities.

TaylorMade Golf Company expanding with new facility in Pickens County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – TaylorMade Golf Company will establish a new golf ball production facility in Pickens County. The company will invest $13 million in creating the new state-of-the-art facility.

03 Apr 2013

Constantia Hueck Foils expanding operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Constantia Hueck Foils LLC, an Austria-based manufacturer of foil- and film-based packaging, will expand its current production facility in Richland County. The $12 million investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs.

28 Mar 2013

Outokumpu Stainless Bar expanding operations with new facility in Chester County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Outokumpu Stainless Bar, a metal fabrication company, will expand its operations in Chester County with the construction of a new plant. The $18 million investment is expected to generate 20 new jobs.

20 Mar 2013

ICE Recycling expanding operations in Florence County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ICE Recycling LLC, a total recycling company serving industrial plants, has expanded its operations in Florence County. The $1.05 million investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs.

14 Mar 2013

Thomas & Betts Corporation expanding operations in Lancaster County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Thomas & Betts Corporation, a manufacturer of steel power transmission structures for the utility industry, plans to expand its current manufacturing operations in Lancaster County.

04 Mar 2013

Recleim establishes first facility in Aiken County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 20, 2013 – Gov. Nikki Haley along with officials from Recleim, a start-up recycler of appliances and e-waste materials, today announced that the company will establish its first recycling plant in Aiken County.

20 Feb 2013

in-tech Automotive Engineering establishing new facility in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Munich, Germany-based in-tech Automotive Engineering, which provides systems integration testing to global automotive manufacturers, will establish its inaugural North American facility at the Clemson University International Center for A

19 Feb 2013

TIGGES launches new U.S. operations in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – TIGGES USA LLC, a subsidiary of Wuppertal, Germany-based TIGGES GmbH, will establish its first North American facility at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville County.

12 Feb 2013

SC Tool Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – SC Tool Inc., which specializes in the manufacturing and reconditioning of precision cutting tools, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. The $1.25 million investment is expected to generate 30 new jobs.

08 Feb 2013

Michelin North America expanding operations in Anderson County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tire maker Michelin North America will expand its existing rubber production operations in Anderson County. The $200 million investment is expected to generate 100 new jobs.

24 Jan 2013

Lap Tech Industries expanding operations in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lap Tech Industries, a manufacturer of precision components, will expand its existing operations in York County. The $4.5 million investment is expected to generate 60 new jobs.

23 Jan 2013

Google brings additional investment to Berkeley County data center

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley, state Sen.

18 Jan 2013

Swift Group of Industries establishing new facility in Clarendon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Swift Group of Industries, a maker of replacement refrigerator filters, will establish a new filter manufacturing facility in Clarendon County.

15 Jan 2013

Bericap USA expanding facility in Cherokee County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bericap North America, a maker of plastic closures, will expand its existing manufacturing facility in Cherokee County. The $29 million investment is expected to generate 50 new jobs over the next five years.

10 Jan 2013

Kiswire Inc. opening second facility in Newberry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 10, 2013 – Kiswire Inc., a maker of steel cord for the tire industry, will expand its manufacturing operations in Newberry County. The first phase will involve a $15 million investment that is expected to generate 30 new jobs.