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Albemarle Corporation selects Chester County for South Carolina operations

Albemarle Corporation (Albemarle), a global leader in transforming essential resources such as lithium and bromine into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced plans

Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. expanding Lexington County operations

Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. (CEEUS), a consumer-owned electric materials supplier, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County.

ZEB Metals relocating and establishing first South Carolina operations in Berkeley County

ZEB Metals, as part of a newly established joint venture with Glencore, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Berkeley County.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of South Carolina relocating operations with new distribution facility in Lexington County

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of South Carolina (Southern Glazer’s), a leading wine and spirits distribution company, today announced plans to relocate operations to Lexington County.

Patten Seed Company relocating corporate headquarters to Charleston County

Patten Seed Company, one of the largest turfgrass producers in the Southeast, today announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Charleston County. The company’s $2.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs.

Mattress Warehouse establishing new distribution center in Lexington County

Mattress Warehouse, a leading mattress company, today announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Lexington County. The company will create 108 new jobs.

Tin Thanh Group Americas establishing first U.S. operations in Allendale County

Tin Thanh Group Americas, a tire manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first United States operations which will be in Allendale County. The company’s $68 million investment will create 1,031 new jobs.

Hounen Solar establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County

Hounen Solar (Hounen), a global solar panel manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first United States manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County.

Carter Lumber expanding South Carolina footprint with Florence County operations

Carter Lumber, a leading building materials supplier, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with new operations in Florence County.

Summit Paper Tube, Inc. establishing first South Carolina operations in Williamsburg County

Summit Paper Tube, Inc. (Summit Paper Tube), a paper tube manufacturer, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Williamsburg County. The company’s $1.68 million investment will create 19 new jobs.

Scout Motors selects South Carolina for production site; plans to create 4,000 jobs

Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout”) is establishing its first manufacturing plant in Blythewood, which is near Columbia, South Carolina.

IKO establishing South Carolina operations in Chester County

IKO, a leading, global manufacturer of roofing products, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Chester County. The company’s $363 million investment will create 180 new jobs.

Erchonia Corp. relocating corporate headquarters to Greenville County

Erchonia Corp. (Erchonia), a global, laser technology manufacturer, today announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Greenville County.

South Carolina leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles

Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and the South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) today announced that the state's 2022 export sales totaled $31.5 billion, up 6% over 2021, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

PDM US expanding operations, establishing world headquarters in York County

PDM US, a manufacturer of pre-insulated copper pipes, today announced plans to expand operations and establish its world headquarters in York County. The company’s $18.5 million investment will create 25 new jobs.