Expansions

COLUMBIA, S.C. - U.S. Engine Valve, a global automotive supplier of high-engineered valves, will expand operations in Oconee County.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - CeramTec North America Corporation (CTNA), a worldwide leader in advanced ceramics, is expanding its existing Laurens County facility. The expansion investment totals $13.2 million and is expected to generate 40 new jobs. 

CTNA's expansion includes construction of a clean room to manufacture tube core aerosol generators (TCAG), which will be used to deliver an antibiotic through inhalation for pneumonia patients. 

COLUMBIA, S.C.  - Baldor Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient industrial electric motors and mechanical power transmission products, is expanding its Anderson County facility with a $15 million investment that is expected to generate another 45 jobs for the area over the next five years. Company officials made the announcement today in Belton. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Sandvik, Inc., manufacturer of carbide inserts for the metal cutting industry and subsidiary of the Swedish company Sandvik, AB, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The $12 million investment is expected to increase the company's production at its Westminster facility.  

"This investment is a continuation of our commitment to maintain world class manufacturing in our Westminster facility" as was stated by Anders Hillman, Director of the Westminster Production Unit. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. - CHOMARAT North America, a manufacturer of reinforcement materials for the composite and building industries and subsidiary of the CHOMARAT Group, is expanding its current operations in Anderson County. The $10 million investment will bring 20 new jobs along with new equipment and additional manufacturing space. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Stueken LLC, which provides precision deep draw and metal stamping components to the automotive, electronics and consumer goods markets, will expand its Fountain Inn location to address growing customer demand.  The $3.2 million investment will add at least 27 new positions in the near future. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County. The company is investing more than $35 million in the project, creating 94 new jobs in Duncan, S.C. over the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pro Towels, the largest towel supplier to the promotional product industry, is expanding its existing operations in Abbeville County. The company is investing more than $1.7 million in the project, creating 50 new jobs over the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – OMP Mechtron, LLC, a manufacturer of mechanical parts and electronic integration, is expanding its existing Midlands operations by establishing a new facility in Lexington County. The company is investing $2.9 million in its new operations, creating 20 new jobs over the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Shaw Industries, Inc. (Shaw) has announced it is investing at least $45 million in its Lexington County, S.C. carpet fiber plant for additional capacity for both nylon and polyester production. The investment will create more than 50 new jobs.