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Advanced Materials

LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc. launching operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision medical devices and components, today announced plans to open a new product division in Charleston County. The company is bringing approximately $5 million in capital investment and creating more than 30 jobs over the next five years.

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Ortec growing its existing Anderson County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ortec, a leading biomaterial and polymer technology company, is growing its Anderson County operations. The company intends to invest $20 million and create approximately 18 new jobs. This is Ortec’s latest expansion, following its previous $20 million investment and creation of 60 jobs in December 2016.

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AKPA Kimya Organic Peroxides and Initiators locating new operations in Allendale County

COLUMBIA, S.C. AKPA Kimya Organic Peroxides and Initiators (AKPA Kimya) today announced plans to locate a new distribution and warehousing facility for organic products in Allendale County. The development is projected to bring $2.6 million in capital investment and create 13 new jobs.

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Miwon Specialty Chemical is locating new operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a specialty chemical manufacturer of raw materials and subsidiary of Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. Ltd., today announced plans to locate new production operations in Richland County. The company’s $19.5 million investment is projected to create 25 new jobs.

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Ascend Performance Materials growing Greenwood County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend), a global provider of high-quality fibers, chemicals and plastics, is expanding its Greenwood County operations once again. To accommodate the company’s continued growth, Ascend is investing $35.2 million, creating 30 new jobs.

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ShayoNano USA, Inc. launching new Chester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ShayoNano USA, Inc., an innovative developer of advanced materials, today announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in Chester County. The company’s $14.7 million capital investment is projected to bring approximately 40 new jobs to the community.

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Materials Sciences Corporation expanding its Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. Materials Sciences Corporation (MSC), a technology-driven designer and advanced manufacturer of composite materials and structures for government and industry, has formally announced plans to expand its presence in Greenville County with the addition of a second facility. The company’s $2.7 million capital investment is projected to create 23 new jobs over the next five years.

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Ingevity establishing new corporate headquarters in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT), a North Charleston-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, today announced it is establishing a new corporate headquarters in Charleston County. Ingevity will invest $5 million in the project, which is projected to create at least 100 new jobs.

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