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German Manufacturer VITREUS USA Establishes First North American Facility in South Carolina

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Germany-based VITREUS USA has selected Newberry County, South Carolina, for its first North American manufacturing operation, announcing an $800,000 investment expected to create 15 new jobs. The company, a subsidiary of Germany-based VITREUS GmbH, specializes in ceramic coatings and decorative surface-finishing products used in the construction materials industry. The new manufacturing facility, located at 200…

South Carolina Economic Activity Capped by $5.7 billion in Capital Investment, More than 18,000 Jobs Recruited

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The South Carolina Department of Commerce today released its 2021 industry recruitment results, which break multiple records set throughout the past decade. In total, the state won 153 projects, accounting for $5.7 billion in capital investment and more than 18,000 new jobs. “South Carolina’s strong industry recruitment in 2021 proves that we are a state…

SC State and Community Leaders Graduate from Economic Development Program

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The S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and S.C. Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) today announced that 49 state and community leaders have graduated from a statewide economic development training program, the S.C. Economic Development Institute (Institute). “The Institute has long been a powerful tool in South Carolina’s economic development arsenal,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby…

South Carolina Recruits $5 Billion in Business

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The S.C. Department of Commerce released its 2017 industry recruitment results. In total, the state won 157 economic development projects last year, accounting for $5.24 billion in capital investment and 18,445 new jobs. “South Carolina has become an industrial powerhouse,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “To recruit more than $5 billion in capital investment…

Business Facilities Names South Carolina 2017 State of the Year

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Business Facilities magazine has recognized the Palmetto State for its economic development efforts. According to Business Facilities, South Carolina’s manufacturing growth, coupled with its diversification into new sectors landed the state in the top spot. From Business Facilities: Massive new commitments from auto giants BMW and Volvo were the drivers in a bounty of new…

Tidewater Boats Expanding in Lexington County, SC

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Tidewater Boats, a designer and manufacturer of premier saltwater boats, is growing its Lexington County operations. To accommodate the production of larger models, the company is investing $8.3 million and creating 100 new jobs. “Our mission is to build a boat that is of great value and worthy of proud ownership. We accomplish this by…

Study: South Carolina’s Logistics Industry has $32.9 Billion Impact

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The logistics industry cluster is one of the largest in South Carolina according to a study released by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. Authored by Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, the study finds that there are more than 600 logistics companies operating in the state, from transportation, to air freight providers, to warehouse and distribution…

Metromont Expanding Greenville, SC Operations

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Metromont Corporation, a manufacturer of precast concrete materials, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. This latest $8.8 million investment is projected to create an additional 100 jobs over the next five years. Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete for everything from schools, office buildings and parking…

Volvo to Double Investment in South Carolina

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According to multiple media reports, Volvo Cars is expected to double its investment at its plant in South Carolina. The new Volvo Charleston plant is still under construction, and the automaker is expected to announce that it will add a second production line. Sources familiar with the project expect Volvo’s investment in the Palmetto State…