Nephron Nitrile welcomes first shipment of equipment
Nephron Nitrile is one step closer to starting production of nitrile rubber gloves, an important component of personal protective equipment, in West Columbia. Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. launched the glove company in July 2021
Owen Steel Co. to invest $3 million in Richland County plant
Owen Steel Co., a structural steel fabricator and contractor based in Columbia, plans a $3 million investment in its Richland County plant that will create an estimated 22 jobs.As part of the investment, the company is purchasing...
Pet supply retail company investing $53M in Orangeburg operations
Pet Supplies Plus, a leading full-service pet supply retail company, is investing $53 million to establish a new distribution center in Orangeburg County expected to create 275 jobs.
Georgia-Pacific investing $40 million to expand operations in SC county
Tissue and pulp manufacturer Georgia-Pacific is investing $40 million in an expansion of its Clarendon County operations, one of five SC facilities operated by the Atlanta-based company. Founded in 1927, Georgia-Pacific
Aiken glass fiber manufacturer names new CEO
An Aiken-headquartered manufacturer and supplier of high-performance glass fiber materials has named a new president and CEO. Al Ridilla will assume day-to-day leadership of AGY Holding Corp. and join the company's
Zeus says it will spend millions to expand catheter production
Orangeburg-based Zeus today said the company will invest millions to expand its catheter manufacturing capacity worldwide, starting with the expansion of a plant in San Jose, Calif., where construction is already underway.
Food production facility comes to SC
Carolina Precision Foods LLC, a venture of Carolina Fresh Foods and owners of Lake Foods, plans to establish operations in Florence County, according to an announcement from the S.C. Commerce Department.
Recyclable bag manufacturer opens Chapin plant
A company dedicated to making bags and other products from recycled plastics opened a new sustainable manufacturing facility in Chapin today. Global Strategies Holding Corp., based in Burlington, Mass., held the
International decor company expanding Lexington operations
An international decor printing company is investing $21 million to expand its Lexington County operations in a move expected to create 23 jobs during the next five years. Schattdecor, a family-owned company headquartered in Germany
Samsung’s Newberry investment nears $500 million
In the five years since opening its first U.S. home appliance manufacturing facility in 2017, Samsung has invested nearly $500 million in the Newberry County plant. That total exceeds the $380 million planned
Exercise equipment manufacturer expanding Lexington operations
An exercise equipment company which purchased a Lexington facility in March is expanding operations. Sorinex Exercise Equipment Inc. is investing $7 million in an expansion of its 120 Glassmaster Road facility expected to create
Richland County metal fabrication shop expanding operations
Metal fabrication and machine shop LaserForm & Machine Inc. is investing $5 million to expand its Richland County operations in a move expected to create 51 jobs. The expansion will add