Frampton Construction Completes Manufacturing Facility for Curtiss-Wright
Charleston, S.C. – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed a build-to-suit industrial manufacturing facility for Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global, diversified manufacturing and service company. The project, developed by The Keith Corporation, is located within the Charleston Trade Center in Summerville, S.C. The…
Freightliner Announces South Carolina Expansion
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a leading manufacturer of premium vehicle chassis, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The more than $13.9 million investment is expected to create 193 new jobs. “Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) is grateful and proud to partner with Cherokee County and South Carolina Department of Commerce to…
Kemira Expanding Operations in South Carolina
Kemira, a global chemicals company, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County, investing $20 million into the project. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Finland, Kemira has more than 4,900 employees worldwide. The company utilizes chemistry to add optimal quality; functionality and strength to paper and board products; ensure the safety and hygiene…
Little Leaf Farms to Build High-Tech Greenhouse Project
A new wholly-owned subsidiary of Little Leaf Farms, LLC, an innovative producer of fresh lettuce, will build a state-of-the-art greenhouse complex in Yancey County, creating up to 100 jobs. The company will invest up to $86 million in Burnsville in a multi-phased planned expansion. “North Carolina is known for innovation and agriculture. Projects like Little…
A M King Completes Innovative IMP Manufacturing Facility in Upstate South Carolina
A M King has finished design and construction of a greenfield facility for TrueCore, a manufacturer of Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) for use in construction and renovation of cold storage and food processing facilities, as well as dry industrial and manufacturing projects. The building sits on a 14-acre site in Hunter Industrial Park in Laurens,…
Livent Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Construction of Additional Lithium Hydroxide Production Facilities in Bessemer City, North Carolina
Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM) is pleased to announce that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at its manufacturing plant in Bessemer City, North Carolina, for the construction of additional lithium hydroxide production facilities. The expansion project is expected to enable Livent to increase its production of lithium hydroxide by 5,000 metric tons per year. …
Industrial Hemp Producer to Locate in North Carolina
Carolina Botanicals, a company formed to process industrial hemp, will create 30 jobs as it establishes operations in Columbus County. The company will invest $3.46 million in its new facility, located in Tabor City. “Today’s announcement is the latest example of the growing market for hemp-related products,” said Secretary Copeland. “And we know companies like…
Spartan Motor Locates in Charleston, SC
Spartan Motors, Inc., a leader in fleet, work truck and specialty service vehicle manufacturing, is establishing operations in Charleston County. The $1.15 million investment is expected to create 308 new jobs. “Spartan Motors is pleased to add North Charleston to our growing global manufacturing footprint,” Spartan Motors, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Daryl Adams. We…
Colonial Precast to Establish SC Operations
Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC, a leading manufacturer of prestressed and precast concrete products, announced plans to establish manufacturing operations in Colleton County, SC. The more than $2.5 million investment is expected to create approximately 55 new jobs. “We look forward to establishing operations in the great state of South Carolina, working with the local…
Burns & McDonnell Launches Expansion of Life Sciences Capabilities
International engineering, construction and architecture firm Burns & McDonnell is redoubling its support of the life sciences industry. The firm has hired a dozen professionals across the country, collectively bringing more than 200 years of additional design and construction experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, animal health, medical device and gene therapy sectors. “The life sciences industry is…
