Geismar launching first U.S. manufacturing facility in Beaufort County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Geismar, a manufacturer and distributor of railway maintenance equipment, is launching its new operations in Beaufort County. The development is expected to bring $2.9 million of new capital investment and lead to the creation of 50 new jobs.
Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc. establishing Allendale County plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Thunderbolt Biomass, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pellets from sawmill residuals, is launching new processing operations in Allendale County. The company is planning to invest $6 million in the project, creating 35 new jobs.
Tradewind Energy establishing new solar project in Orangeburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tradewind Energy, one of the largest independent renewable energy development companies in the United States, is launching a new solar production facility in Orangeburg County. The project is expected to bring approximately $85 million in new capital investment.
Oxco, Inc. launching new operations in York County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Oxco, Inc., a light manufacturer and supplier of non-woven materials, is launching new operations in York County to accommodate the company’s continued growth. The project is expected to bring approximately $13 million in new capital investment and create more than 130 new jobs.
Established in Charlotte, N.C. in 1994, Oxco operates within the non-woven industrial fabrics industry and is a light manufacturer and supplier of non-woven materials for a variety of markets and end-use applications.
PIDC opening facility in Spartanburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – PIDC (Pacific Industrial Development Corporation), a specialty chemicals manufacturer, intends to open a manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County. The development is projected to bring at least $13 million of capital investment and create 53 new jobs over the next five years.
Sundaram-Clayton Limited launching first U.S. operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sundaram-Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminum cast products to global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), today announced that it will be launching its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Dorchester County. By investing $50 million, the company is expecting to create 130 new jobs over the next five years.
Stephen Gamble Historic Floors and Finishes locating new operations in Aiken County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Stephen Gamble Historic Floors and Finishes, a premier wood flooring manufacturer, today announced that it will be locating its new facility in Aiken County. The development is expected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and lead to the creation of 24 new jobs.
ESA Renewables launching new Aiken County solar operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – ESA Renewables, an alternative energy provider, will be constructing a new, utility-scale solar farm in Aiken County. The development is expected to bring at least $11 million in capital investment.
Alimex establishing new operations in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Alimex, a producer of precision aluminum plates, is launching operations in Richland County. The company is bringing $2 million of new capital investment and creating 27 new jobs over the next five years.
Southern Current establishing solar facility in Orangeburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Southern Current LLC, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced that it will be launching a new solar energy project in Orangeburg County. The development is expected to bring more than $10 million of new capital investment.