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LowCountry Biomass LLC expands Jasper County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – LowCountry Biomass, a recycler of wood residues, today announced plans to expand its existing wood pellet manufacturing operations in Jasper County. The $16 million investment is expected to generate 26 new jobs.

Nexans establishing cable plant in Berkeley County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nexans, a worldwide leader in the cable industry, announced today that its new high voltage power cable manufacturing plant will be located in Berkeley County. The $85 million investment is expected to create up to 200 new jobs

Tognum America Inc. expanding in Aiken County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – March 21, 2012 – Tognum America Inc., an American subsidiary of Tognum AG and a leader for propulsion and power solutions, today announced plans to expand its Aiken County plant for MTU engines.

Rolled Alloys establishing new operations in Chester County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rolled Alloys, a provider of specialty alloys, today announced plans to locate its new facility in Chester County. The $3.7 million investment is expected to generate 24 new jobs.

Caterpillar expanding in Sumter County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Caterpillar Inc., manufacturer of the yellow and black iconic construction equipment, announced today plans to expand its hydraulic facility in Sumter’s Black River Airport Industrial Park.

Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. establishing new facility in Florence County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT) (TSXV: NAT) (OTCBB: NADVF), which produces and markets CRAiLAR®, a natural fiber made from flax and other bast fibers, plans to open a facility in

Belk Inc. establishing new distribution center in Union County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Department store retailer Belk Inc. today announced plans to locate a new eCommerce distribution and fulfillment center in Union County.

Jones-Hamilton chooses Chester County for new plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. – March 6, 2012 – Jones-Hamilton Co., an employee-owned manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals, announced plans today to build a plant in Chester County, South Carolina.

Upstate workshop offers lender matchmaking with small business owners

COLUMBIA, S.C. – March 2, 2012 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce will host a day-long workshop this month to help small business owners with strategies on financing their businesses and meeting lenders.

GSE Lining Technology expands in Williamsburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – GSE Lining Technology, a manufacturer of geosynthetic lining products, is expanding its current operations in Williamsburg County. The $5 million investment is expected to generate 24 new jobs.

Dutchland Plastics Southeast launches operations in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 28, 2012 – Dutchland Plastics Southeast LLC today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Continental Southern Industries (CSI) of Greenville assets.

South Carolina’s 2011 exports jump 21 percent

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 28, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the State Ports Authority today announced the state’s 2011 exports totaled more than $24.6 billion in goods sold to 198 countries around the world.

Southern Paint and Powder Coating Inc. locates in Chesterfield County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 21, 2012 – Southern Paint and Powder Coating Inc. (SPPC) today announced plans to locate its new facility in Chesterfield County. The $845,000 investment is expected to generate 13 new jobs.

Martech Research expands operations in Lee County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 16, 2012 – Martech Research, a maker of synthetic and natural chemical products, today announced plans to expand its operations in Lee County. The $4.65 million investment is expected to generate 60 new jobs.

Ford Graham to lead S.C. Department of Commerce’s Europe Office

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 13, 2012 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Ford Graham will lead the agency’s Europe Office in Munich, Germany, which spearheads Commerce’s international recruitment efforts on the continent.      <