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James Hardie Building Products, Inc. investing in Dorchester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – James Hardie Building Products, Inc., a leading building materials company, is resuming operations at its idled manufacturing facility in Dorchester County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Team S.C. Takes Flight

Next week, members of Team South Carolina, along with nearly 300,000 others, will be in Le Bourget, France for the 52nd International Paris Air Show.

Adger Solar launching new Aiken County solar project

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Adger Solar, a clean energy development company, intends to invest $100 million in a new solar project in Aiken County.

Message from Secretary Hitt: A Game Changer for S.C.

Over the course of history, very few events take place that have the power and significance to transform an entire state.

Protego expanding operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Protego, a global manufacturer of tank and flammable vapor processing safety equipment, is expanding its South Carolina presence by establishing a new facility in North Charleston, S.C.

Recycling: Recycling Council Visits Greenville County Landfill

Last Thursday, South Carolina’s Recycling Market Development Advisory Council (RMDAC) gathered in Greenville County for its bi-monthly meeting.

International: Export Incentive Funds Available Through September 1

South Carolina is a manufacturing powerhouse.

S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Senior Program Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Cynthia Jones will serve as a senior program director for the agency’s Existing Industry program.

International: Trade Conference Bound for Southeast Europe

As Team South Carolina seeks to build on the economic success we’ve had as a state, the exploration of new marketplaces for potential trade relationships is critical

Message from Secretary Hitt: Military Impact in SC

In recent years, the State of South Carolina has cemented its status as an industrial powerhouse.

MTAG Services expanding Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MTAG Services, one of the nation’s leading providers of specialized financial asset servicing, is expanding operations in Charleston County by locating its corporate headquarters in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Recycling: US Fibers Recognized

At this year’s Industry Appreciation event, held last week in Columbia, S.C., US Fibers was selected to receive the Recycling Industry Excellence Award, which recognize

China Hengshi Foundation Company launching Richland County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – China Hengshi Foundation Company, a fiberglass fabric provider, is locating new operations in Richland County. The company’s new facility is expected to bring $11.1 million in capital investment and lead to the creation of 48 jobs.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Team S.C. Heads North

Foreign-based firms have accounted for more than half of all new capital investment announced in the Palmetto State since 2011.

Small Business: Online Business Filings

Earlier this year, the S.C.