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S.C. Commerce Announces New International Office

On the heels of a December 2022 memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom (U.K.) and a rise in bilateral collaboration since, S.C.

Harbor Freight Tools grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Anderson County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Harbor Freight Tools, a leading retailer of tools and equipment, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Anderson County.

Le Creuset expanding Hampton County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Le Creuset, a global cookware, bakeware and kitchen tools brand, today announced it is expanding its operations in Hampton County. The company’s $30 million investment will create 30 new jobs.

OhmIQ, Inc. expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – OhmIQ, Inc. (OhmIQ), a world leader in ohmic conduction technology development and licensing, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations.

Koops Automation Systems expands Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Koops Automation Systems (Koops), a provider of custom automation equipment, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County.

AAC East, LLC expands Marlboro County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AAC East, LLC (AAC East), a producer of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), today announced it is expanding its Marlboro County operations. The company’s $6 million investment will create 25 new jobs.

Bondex expands Edgefield County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bondex, a leader in technical nonwoven manufacturing, today announced it is expanding its Edgefield County operations. The company’s $18.8 million investment will create 13 new jobs. 

Casting Cleaning Resources expanding Greenwood County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Casting Cleaning Resources (CCR), a provider of casting cleaning services, today announced it is expanding its Greenwood County operations.

BENTELER expands Spartanburg County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – BENTELER Automotive Corporation (BENTELER), a leading global automotive supplier, today announced it is expanding its Spartanburg County operations.

Maxwood Furniture expands Marion County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maxwood Furniture, a manufacturer and distributer of solid wood furniture, today announced it is expanding its operations in Marion County.

S.C. Commerce announces first UK and Republic of Ireland office, managing director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the opening of a new international office to serve the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Irish markets.

LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. expands Lancaster County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. (LCI), a heavy highway and civil contractor, today announced it is expanding its operations in Lancaster County.

Smithey Ironware Company expands Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Smithey Ironware Company (Smithey), a cookware designer and manufacturer, today announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County.

S.C. Commerce awarded grant to support state exporters

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Through a competitive application process, the state received its full requested amount of $325,000 to support and encourage small business export success.

84 Lumber grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Clarendon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – 84 Lumber, included on Forbes list of America’s largest private companies, today announced it selects Clarendon County to establish the company’s second component plant in South Carolina.