Labon establishing first U.S. facility in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Labon, a leading technical fiber and textile manufacturer, is establishing its first operations in South Carolina. The Orangeburg County project is expected to bring $3.1 million in capital investment and lead to the creation of 23 new jobs.
Established in Shanghai in 2005, Labon specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of technical fibers and textiles for use across a variety of applications, including sealing, friction, hand protection and flame-retardant products.
NARENCO constructing new solar projects in Orangeburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – NARENCO (National Renewable Energy Corporation) will be constructing two new utility-scale solar farms in Orangeburg County. The projects are expected to bring $89.1 million in new capital investment.
Gourmet mushroom producer amFOG Farms LLC locating operations in Jasper County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 11, 2012 – amFOG Farms LLC, a gourmet mushroom producer, today announced plans to relocate its headquarters and construct a state-of-the-art production facility near Hardeeville. The new facility is expected to generate seven new jobs.
Atlantic Beverage Inc. Announces New Facility in Spartanburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 26, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Futures Group of Spartanburg County today announced that Atlantic Beverage Inc. will locate its new bottling operation in Spartanburg County. The $10 million investment is expected to generate 300 new jobs over the next two years.
Tower International establishing first S.C. facility in Upstate
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tower International, a leading integrated global manufacturer of engineered structural metal components and assemblies, is establishing its first South Carolina operations in Greenville County. The company is investing $75 million in the new facility, creating 140 jobs in Fountain Inn, S.C.
Carolina Chips, Inc. launching new Orangeburg County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Carolina Chips, Inc., a subsidiary of The Price Companies, Inc., is establishing new operations in Orangeburg County. A leader in wood processing, the company is investing more than $32 million in the facility, creating 15 new jobs. The operation will produce wood chips and processed bark for the KapStone paper mill in North Charleston, S.C.
Brose launches new production facility in Spartanburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Brose North America, Inc., a technological leader in the integration of mechanics, electrics and electronics, is establishing a new facility in Spartanburg County. The new manufacturing operation is expected to bring around $6 million in new capital investment and lead to the creation of at least 60 new jobs.
UST Logistical Systems to locate headquarters in Greenville County
COLUMBIA, SC – UST Logistical Systems (UST), a national third-party logistics company, is launching its first operations in Greenville County. The new development is projected to generate $1.6 million in new capital investment and bring 50 jobs to the Upstate.
Michelin North America, Inc. establishing distribution center in Spartanburg County
COLUMBIA, SC – Michelin North America, Inc. is advancing its plans to establish a distribution center in Spartanburg County. The new development is projected to bring more than $270 million in new capital investment and lead to the creation of 350 new jobs.
Morley launching new customer contact center in Greenville County
COLUMBIA, SC – Morley, an award-winning customer service company, is launching a new customer contact center in Greenville County. The new facility will create more than 270 new jobs and lead to $1.7 million of new investment.
Founded in 1863, Morley serves a diverse group of Fortune 500 global clients. Morley’s product groups include Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Meetings & Incentives, and Exhibits & Displays.