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Manufacturing

Aug 23, 2021

Mount Holly aluminum plant eyes electrical cars

Volvo, BMW, Mercedes-Benz. South Carolina auto manufacturers are all ramping up for an electric future, and Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary said the Mount Holly plant can get them there. For decades, the Mount Holly smelter in Moncks Corner has been casting molten aluminum into billet, which then gets extruded into a variety of shapes […]

Aug 18, 2021

Summerville sawmill expands operations with $30 million investment

A forest producing company is branching out with a $30 million investment that will expand operations at its Summerville sawmill. Interfor’s investment is anticipated to increase production capacity to meet growing demand for its products, improve manufacturing productivity and enhance its product mix, the company said in a news release. The Dorchester County expansion is […]

Aug 4, 2021

ManuFirst SC program provides manufacturing training for Berkeley County residents

ManuFirst SC is kicking off a four-week training course to prepare Berkeley County residents for manufacturing jobs—and offering scholarships. The sessions will run Aug. 16 through Sept. 15 at Trident Technical College’s Berkeley Campus and will provide necessary training for graduates to qualify for positions at industries in South Carolina. Participants will learn essential safety […][...]

Aug 3, 2021

Crawlspace encapsulation company expands operations in Awendaw

Your Crawlspace is expanding. No, not the actual space under your house, but the crawlspace encapsulation company in Charleston County. A $3.6 million investment will include the purchasing and upfitting of a new facility at 1056 Hunley Sullivans Road, according to a statement issued by Charleston County Economic Development. The company, which manufactures and distributes […]

Jul 28, 2021

Boat sales surge as shortages delay deliveries

With the pandemic forcing people to find isolating, outdoor activities, boat sales have skyrocketed over the last year across South Carolina. Sportsman Boats in Summerville is producing nearly 400% more units compared to pre-pandemic levels, and the manufacturer is still struggling to keep up with soaring demand. “With COV[...]

Jul 21, 2021

Matchmaking program connects S.C. suppliers with Tier 1 companies

Small and medium-sized suppliers dream of getting in front of Tier 1 companies and original equipment manufacturers like Boeing, BMW and Volvo. But how does a small business stand a chance for face time when up against the big dogs? Six years ago, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the S.C. Automotive Council joined forces […]

Jul 7, 2021

IBC takes stake in Charleston vodka company

Sweet Grass Vodka has a new partner. InterContinental Beverage Capital has taken a minority ownership position in the Charleston-based craft spirits company as of June 29, Sweet Grass Vodka said in a news release. Founder and Charleston resident, Jarrod Swanger, and Chicago native and entrepreneur Brian Friedopfer, brought Sweet Grass Vodka to market in 2020. The product […]

Jun 15, 2021

Cummins invests $10.7 million to expand North Charleston operations

Cummins Turbo Technologies is expanding its turbocharger manufacturing operations in North Charleston. A more than $10.7 million investment is expected to create 252 jobs, the company said in a news release. Cummins Turbo Technologies, which designs and manufactures turbochargers for diesel engines, is a business segment of Cummins Inc. The company established operations in the […]

Jun 14, 2021

Charleston Coffee Roasters expanding North Charleston operations

Craft roasting company Charleston Coffee Roasters is expanding its North Charleston operations with a $2.2 million investment. “It’s a special day to celebrate the homegrown success of Charleston Coffee Roasters,” said Charleston County Council Chairman Teddie Pryor. “The company’s decision to expand in Charleston County is a testament to the increasingly diverse economy we’ve cultivated […][...]

Jun 4, 2021

Power contract signed, Century begins expansion

Six months ago, Century Aluminum sounded the alarms it might have to close its remaining Mt. Holly operations amid a literal power struggle with Santee Cooper. Yesterday, the aluminum producer’s message was an optimistic contrast: Century Aluminum is expanding its Berkeley County operations with a $60 million inv[...]

May 25, 2021

Construction in early phases for Orangeburg packaging plant

A construction project that will bring a 100,000-square-foot flexible packaging facility to Orangeburg is underway, led by Frampton Construction Co. LLC. Brookwood Capital Partners is developer for the Indevco Plastics industrial project. Construction on the design-build project began in February and is currently in the sitework phase, according to a news release. The pre-engineered metal […][...]

May 4, 2021

Marine-focused company invests $3.7 million in Mount Pleasant expansion

A marine signage manufacturing and installation company from the Netherlands is expanding its operations in Charleston County with a $3.7 million investment, that could add 43 jobs to the region. Bourne Group will base its headquarters in Mount Pleasant at 301 Ports Authority Drive, relocating from its previous space in North Charleston’s Navy Yard, a Charleston County […]