New Business

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Alkane Truck Company, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of commercial trucks, is establishing new Lowcountry manufacturing operations in Dorchester County. The new facility is expected to create more than 300 jobs in Summerville, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 25, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, the City of Seneca and Oconee County today announced that Altera Polymers LLC will establish its new manufacturing facility in Oconee County. The $4 million investment is expected to generate 75 new jobs over five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 12, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Greenville Area Development Corporation and the Upstate Alliance today announced that Perceptis Inc., a leading provider of help desk and customer support services to the higher education market, will open a new facility in Greenville County. Over the next five years, the company expects to invest $1.125 million in the new facility and create 200 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 7, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Anderson County today announced that Delta Power Equipment Corporation, a maker of power tools, will establish its new operations in Anderson County. The company will invest more than $3.6 million and expects to generate 40 new jobs.“The new facility will allow Delta Power Equipment to continue its tradition of providing top-notch woodworking equipment to our customers. We look forward to establishing our new operations in Anderson County.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 4, 2011– The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Sumter County and the Sumter Development Board today announced that Au’some LLC, a Hong Kong-based candy company, will establish its new candy production facility in Sumter County. The $6 million investment is expected to generate 120 new jobs over the next five years.“We are pleased to be moving forward with our new manufacturing facility in Sumter County. This facility will allow us to better serve our customers throughout North America.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 4, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Charleston County and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance today announced that Odfjell Holdings (US) Inc. will establish new operations in Charleston County. The $37 million investment is expected to initially generate 12 new jobs over the next three years. The investment will also impact construction and support services employment.“We are excited about the opportunity to start new operations in North Charleston.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - LPL Financial LLC, the nation's largest independent broker/dealer, today announced plans to construct a new regional headquarters in York County to accommodate its growing custo

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Lash Group, Inc., a healthcare service provider and subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC), today announced plans  for a new national headquarters campus in York County to meet the company’s existing and future space needs and enhance service to patients on behalf of its clients.

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.

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.