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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

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Daimler Trucks North America expanding Upstate operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today announced the investment of $22.7 million in Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.

Limehouse Produce expanding Lowcountry operations

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D&W Fine Pack expanding Upstate operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – D&W Fine Pack (D&W), a Mid Oaks Investment portfolio company, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Laurens County.

Cypress Creek Renewables establishing solar power operations in Saluda County

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 $12 million in solar energy

Black Water Barrels LLC establishing operations in Bamberg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Black Water Barrels LLC, a new cooperage business, is establishing operations in Bamberg County. The company is investing $3.6 million in the facility, resulting in the creation of 57 new jobs over the next five years.

AGY Holding Corp. expanding operations in Aiken County

COLUMBIA, S.C. — AGY Holding Corp. (AGY), a leading global producer of glass fiber yarns and high-strength glass fiber reinforcement materials, is expanding its existing operations in Aiken County.

Advanta expanding its existing operations in Clarendon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Advanta Industries, Inc. (Advanta), a company that specializes in material handling applications, is expanding its existing Clarendon County facility, which operates as Advanta Southeast, LL

Green Fence Recycling Corporation establishing Marion County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Green Fence Recycling Corporation, a startup recycling firm, is establishing operations in Marion County. The company is investing $2.5 million in the facility, creating 40 new jobs in Mullins, S.C. over the next five years.