Expansions

COLUMBIA, S.C. – November 8, 2013 – South Carolina’s automotive industry continues to grow, with a more than $24.6 million investment announced today by a manufacturer of powertrain components and transfer cases. 

BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in powertrain technology, plans to invest $24.6 million to expand its existing manufacturing capabilities in Seneca in Oconee County. The expansion is expected to create approximately 105 new jobs. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – November 7, 2013 – Fitesa Simpsonville, Inc., a global leader and innovator in the design and manufacture of nonwoven fabric solutions for the global hygiene market, will expand its existing facility in Greenville County to significantly increase production capacity for its spunmelt nonwoven hygiene products. The $50 million investment is expected to generate 32 new jobs. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – An international plastic blow molding and injection molding company is expanding its existing facility in Anderson County. 

Mergon Corporation, which specializes in supplying solutions and products to the automotive, industrial and healthcare markets, today announced that it will invest $4.4 million to expand its existing manufacturing facility in Anderson County, generating 22 new jobs in the area. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – October 25, 2013 – A leading firm in 3D printing technology is expanding its corporate headquarters in York County. 

3D Systems Corporation, which makes 3D printers, parts and related software, today announced that it will invest $10 million to expand its existing facility in Rock Hill, generating 145 new jobs. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – October 18, 2013 – WasteZero, the leading provider of municipal solid waste reduction programs in the U.S., announced today that it will expand its existing operations in Williamsburg County. The $3.1 million investment is expected to generate 27 new jobs. 

“We are excited about the opportunity to expand our operations at our Hemingway plant,” said Mark Dancy, president of WasteZero. “South Carolina’s pro-business environment and skilled and dependable workforce has enabled us to grow.” 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – October 10, 2013 – MWV Specialty Chemicals, a division of MeadWestvaco Corporation, will expand its existing operations in Charleston County. The $9.3 million investment in innovation is expected to support the division’s local workforce and growing global business. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – October 3, 2013 – Palmetto Synthetics, a producer of staple fiber, consisting of polyester, nylon and other specialty polymers, today announced that it will expand its existing operations in Williamsburg County. The $1.1 million investment is expected to generate 20 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Suominen, a globally-leading supplier of nonwovens, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Kershaw County. It is the largest single initiative in Suominen’s current growth investment program and is expected to create at least 25 new jobs in Bethune, S.C. over the coming years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Marleylilly, an e-commerce business specializing in monogrammed gifts, accessories, and non-monogrammed boutique apparel, is expanding its Upstate operations with new corporate operations in Greenville County. The $10 million investment is expected to create 69 new jobs in Greer, S.C. over the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA), a global leader in powertrain solutions, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Oconee County. The $13.3 million investment is expected to create 50 new jobs in Seneca, S.C., over the next five years.