Giti Tire to establish Chester County manufacturing plant, create 1,700 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Giti Tire, the 10th largest tire company in the world, will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Chester County. The company plans to invest $560 million and create 1,700 new jobs over the next decade in order to meet the growing demand of the North American market.
GE breaks ground on first Power & Water Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Greenville County
COLUMBIA, S.C. - General Electric (GE) today broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art Power & Water advanced manufacturing facility, announcing plans to invest $400 million and create more than 80 new jobs over the next 10 years in Greenville County to expand the company's advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Ruiz Foods to locate in Florence County, create more than 500 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a producer of leading frozen Mexican food and snack products, has selected Florence County for its newest manufacturing facility - its first on the East Coast. The $55 million investment is expected to generate more than 500 new jobs over the next several years.
Palmetto Aero to open three facilities in Colleton County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Palmetto Aero, a manufacturer and producer of sheet metal fasteners and airframe components for the aerospace industry, is establishing a corporate presence in Colleton County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to create 44 new jobs.
Progressive Packaging to open distribution center in Hampton County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Progressive Packaging Inc., a full-service packaging solutions company based in Simpsonville, is opening a new distribution center in Hampton County to accommodate its growing consumer base. The $500,000 investment will create five new jobs in the area in the first 12 months of service.
KBRS to locate a new manufacturing facility in Jasper County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – KBRS, Inc., an advanced composites manufacturer of custom shower and tileable components, will open a new manufacturing facility in Jasper County. The $2.6 million investment is expected to create 30 new jobs.
Build-out of the 60,000 square-foot facility, located at 8406 Speedway Boulevard in Hardeeville, will be completed in the coming months, and KBRS will begin hiring associates in November 2014. Interested job applicants may contact Leslie Manor at (912) 352-0442 for full details.
Green Link Wood Industries Inc. to locate in Bamberg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Green Link Wood Industries Inc., a hardwood veneer manufacturer, plans to locate its new manufacturing facility in Bamberg County. The $1.2 million investment is expected create 44 jobs.
Pacific Rim Aerospace opens Charleston County office
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Pacific Rim Aerospace (PacRim), a provider of solutions for aerospace engineering applications, has established an office in Charleston County, allowing for more direct
E&I Engineering, Ltd. to locate U.S. operations in Anderson County, create 250 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. - E&I Engineering, Ltd., a provider of switchgear and power distribution solutions throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, plans to invest $17 million to establish its first U.S. operations in Anderson County. The investment is expected to create 250 jobs over the next five years.
E&I will acquire the vacant 50,000-square-foot Supreme facility on Harris Bridge Road with plans to expand the complex to 150,000 square feet to accommodate manufacturing of switchgear and busducts.
Plastic Products Company to open new facility in Oconee County
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Plastic Products Company Inc. (PPC), a manufacturer of plastics and injection molding, has selected Oconee County for the company's new facility.