New Business

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gonvarri Steel Services, a provider of steel processing to manufacturers,  today announced plans to locate its new production plant in Union County. The initial $35 million investment is expected to generate 40 new jobs, with an additional $15 million investment and 25 jobs created over the next 10 years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Encore Container, a manufacturer and re-conditioner of industrial containers, today announced that it will locate its new corporate headquarters, manufacturing and recycling facility in Greenville County. The $3.9 million investment is expected to generate 89 new jobs over the next three years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – eCycling International SC today announced that the company is locating its new facility in Allendale County. The more than $23 million investment is expected to generate 18 new jobs.

“We are excited to open our new operations in Allendale County. South Carolina offers us an exceptional business environment and a talented workforce. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials as we’ve helped to make this project a reality,” said Kevin Fail, facility manager for eCycling International SC.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Duke Sandwich Productions, a maker of a variety of sandwich spreads, dips, dressings and dessert items today announced plans to locate its new production facility in Anderson County. The $5 million investment is expected to generate 45 new jobs over the next five years.

“We are pleased to move forward with plans to locate our new operations in Powdersville, S.C. Our company has a long history in the Palmetto State and we look forward to continuing to grow and do business here,” said Andrew Smart, CEO of Duke Sandwich Productions.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Crown Casting Industries, a modern iron and bronze foundry, today announced plans to open a plant in Greenwood County. The $16 million investment is expected to create 50 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Crescent Dairy & Beverages LLC will be investing in a new ultra pasteurized beverage processing facility in Colleton County. The proposed investment is expected to exceed $30 million and anticipates generating 60 new jobs within the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Con-Pearl North America, a maker of lightweight recycled plastic boards, today announced plans to establish its first North American production facility in Greenville County. The $14.25 million investment is expected to generate 51 new jobs over the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – CEL Chemical & Supplies, a maker of chemicals for the paperboard and packaging industries, today announced the establishment of its new facility in Anderson County. The $900,000 investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs over the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – TD Bank today announced that it will expand its corporate operations at the bank’s campus on Interstate 85 in Greenville, creating more than 1,400 new jobs  in the next three to five years.  TD Bank will also add more than 200 new positions in Lexington.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 21, 2011 – Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc., a maker of saltwater fishing boats, today announced plans to establish its new facility in Dorchester County. The $2 million investment is expected to generate 30 new jobs.