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Lonza expanding operations in Greenwood County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lonza, one of the world’s leading suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County.

Kemper Corporation locating new operations in Union County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, today announced it is locating production operations in Union County.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces 2018 Industry Impact awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- As part of the 27th annual Industry Appreciation series, the S.C. Department of Commerce recognized its 2018 Industry Impact award recipients during an event on Thursday, April 26 at 701 Whaley Street in Columbia, S.C.

Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, today announced plans to expand its operations.

Lowcountry Aviation Company launching Colleton County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lowcountry Aviation Company, a fully-integrated aviation service provider, is launching operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.7 million investment is projected to create 36 new jobs.

ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ACS Manufacturing, Inc. today announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected to create more than 150 new jobs over the next five years.

South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation today announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as part of its Startup Fuel Challenge grant series.

Paul Bippus GmbH launching first U.S. operations in Dorchester County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Paul Bippus GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of precision parts, is launching new production operations to supply Robert Bosch LLC in Dorchester County. The company’s $16.1 million investment is projected to create 45 new jobs.

EAS Change Systems locating corporate operations in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – EAS Change Systems today announced it will be locating corporate operations in Greenville County. Supporting the plastic injection molding industry, the company is projected to create 20 new jobs.

OPDE Group launching solar project in Bamberg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – OPDE Group today announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Bamberg County. The company plans to invest approximately $63 million in this new operation.

RBC Aerostructures growing its Oconee County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County operations.

J. Geiger Shading expanding operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – J. Geiger Shading, a provider of modern window shading, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment is projected to create 26 new jobs.

US-Stevia, LLC locating new operations in Chesterfield County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – US-Stevia, LLC announced today that it is establishing new agribusiness operations in Chesterfield County. The company’s $21 million investment is projected to create 50 new jobs.

Universal Forest Products to open new facility in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Universal Forest Products, a provider of wood and wood-related products, plans to open a manufacturing facility in Orangeburg County.

Low Country Case & Millwork expanding its operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Low Country Case & Millwork (LCCM), a manufacturer and installer of commercial casework and millwork, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations.