New Business

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Homanit, a leading manufacturer of wood materials, today announced it selects Clarendon County to establish the company’s U.S. manufacturing operation. The $250 million investment will create 300 new jobs. 

Headquartered in Germany, Homanit is a leading European manufacturer of medium- and high-density wood fiberboards for furniture, automotive, door and coating industries worldwide. The company currently operates production facilities in Germany, Lithuania and Poland.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mega Metal, a copper wire manufacturer, today announced it selects Fairfield County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $34 million investment will create 135 new jobs.

Headquartered in Turkey, Mega Metal manufactures copper wire to serve critical industries including automotive, medical, aerospace and defense, and more. The company has over 700 employees and distributes products to more than 30 countries.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Xoted Biotechnology Labs (Xoted), a cutting-edge research and development center, announces plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Building materials manufacturer Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Lancaster County, bringing 30 new jobs to the area.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Hissho Sushi, one of the nation’s largest sushi distributors, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters and primary distribution operations to York County. With an investment of $5 million, the relocation will create 146 new jobs and mark the company’s first operational footprint in South Carolina.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Aerowerks, a manufacturer for the food service industry, today announced it selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s first U.S. operation. The company’s $10 million investment will create 52 new jobs. 

With more than 40 years of experience, Aerowerks specializes in the manufacture of custom material handling systems, including return conveyers, tray accumulators and dish machines, for the food service industry. The company currently operates a production facility in Ontario, Canada.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Techo-Bloc, a landscaping products supplier, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation. The $45 million investment will create 46 new jobs. 

With factories in Illinois, Indiana and Pennsylvania, Techo-Bloc specializes in manufacturing high-quality hardscape products for residential and commercial outdoor spaces. The company has more than 850 employees and distributes products to over 900 stores across the United States and Canada.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – NorthMark Strategies (NorthMark), a multi-strategy investment firm, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $2.8 billion investment will create at least 27 new jobs and is expected to utilize regional businesses and suppliers for regular maintenance and operations support. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Heidelberg Materials North America (Heidelberg Materials), a leading supplier of building materials, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County. The company’s $7.3 million investment will create eight new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – TL+CO Business Solutions (TL+CO), a business solutions provider, today announced it selects Beaufort County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $7.5 million investment will create 35 new jobs.