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South Carolina pharma manufacturer expands with acquisition
The company plans to invest over $150 million and create 165 jobs at its new facility.
Why 2023 was a record year for capital investment in Chester County
The county is touting 14 announcements, totaling $1.97 billion in capital investment, which created 641 new jobs.
Orangeburg medical device manufacturer Zeus acquired in $3B deal
A Swedish private equity firm has acquired Orangeburg-based medical device manufacturer Zeus, which was founded in 1966 by the Tourville family.
Seneca manufacturer shows governor how it’s making factories ‘smart’
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s footsteps fell on much of a 280,000-square-foot smart manufacturing facility in Oconee County last week and his eyes scanned most of the rest. He was there to learn how the factory became “smart” and how it is making others do the same …
eVAC Magnetics to build first US Facility in Sumter County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – e-VAC Magnetics (e-VAC), a leading manufacturer of rare earth permanent magnets in the Western Hemisphere, today announced it is establishing U.S. operations in South Carolina, building its first facility in Sumter County. The project is expected to bring more than half a billion-dollar investment and create 3[...]
Manufacturer new to US building $500M-plus Sumter County facility
The company, which secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense, will produce permanent magnets for electric vehicles and defense applications at the new facility.
Allen Klump Joins SCMA As VP of Government Relations
Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Allen Klump has joined the organization as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Allen to the SCMA team,” said Sara Hazzard, President and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. “His extensive knowledge of gov[...]
Electric vehicle battery manufacturer announces $810M expansion in Florence
The expansion, which is expected to create 450 jobs, follows the company's December announcement of $810 million and 1,170 jobs, resulting in a total investment of $1.62 billion and 1,620 new jobs.
Manufacturer to establish Clarendon County operations
The company’s $7.37 million investment will create 50 new jobs, and includes locating in an existing facility in Manning, with manufacturing operations expected to begin in summer 2024.
MANUFACTURING MINUTE: Hartsville-based Sonoco’s Elizabeth Rhue on sustainability
Elizabeth Rhue, vice president of global environmental, sustainability, and technical services at South Carolina-based Sonoco, recently sat down with SC Biz News executive editor Jason Thomas to talk about Sonoco's sustainability initiatives.
Hydrogen products manufacturer to open first SC facility in York County
The company aims to establish a nationwide hydrogen infrastructure network that will make transitioning to hydrogen fuel easier and more economical for business owners and industrial operations.
Scout Motors names chief technical officer ahead of Blythewood plant opening
The new hire will report to Scout Motors CEO and President Scott Keogh and will lead the company’s vehicle engineering strategy and team.
