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Blacksmithing company expands operations
Robert Thomas Iron Design LLC, a modern blacksmithing company, will invest $2.9 million in an expansion of its Charleston County facility, creating an expected 45 jobs over the next three years. Founded in 2013, Robert Thomas Iron Design intertwines traditional blacksmith techniques with modern machining and fabrication methods to craft iron pieces, ranging from custom […]
Plant closure ominous news for SC dairy industry
By Christina Lee Knauss Borden Dairy’s recent decision to shutter its North Charleston manufacturing plant is a sign of dairy’s continued decline in South Carolina, according to one expert who monitors the industry. Dallas-based Borden Dairy Co. announced in mid-April that “after a financial and operational rev[...]
Consortium secures grant to train electric vehicle workforce
Trident Technical College took the lead on a grant to form a consortium that its members hope will create the next generation of innovation and talent for the electric vehicle industry. The consortium, called Collaborative Research: REVVED, for Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Education, will receive $2.83 million from the National Science Foundation to fund the project. […]
$1.2M investment to create 35 new jobs
Trison Wells, a consumer products manufacturer, plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 35 new jobs, according to the S.C. Commerce Department. Trison Wells is a full-service contract manufacturing company that specializes in liquid filling for household, personal and beauty care products, according to a news release. “We […][...]
Lufthansa Group order includes North Charleston-made aircraft
German-based Lufthansa Group says it is modernizing its long-haul passenger with new purchases that include seven 787-9 Dreamliner jets from Boeing’s North Charleston plant. Built with lightweight composite materials, the 787 family has an airport-noise footprint that is 60% smaller than the previous generation of airplanes, making it ideal for Lufthansa Group airport communities, according to […][...]
Boeing moving headquarters from Chicago to Virginia
Boeing announced Thursday that its Arlington, Va., campus just outside Washington, D.C., will serve as the company's global headquarters. The company has been headquartered in Chicago for 21 years. The aerospace and defense firm's employees in the Arlington area support various corporate functions and specialize in advanced airplane development and autonomous systems, according to a news release. In […][...]
Auto plant, vegetable cannery break ground with partnership
Ladson’s Mercedes-Benz plant and a vegetable cannery in Effingham have struck up an unlikely partnership — the first of its kind in South Carolina. During a recent ribbon cutting Gov. Henry McMaster announced that the Charleston plant is the first renewable natural gas project in the state. The natural gas, converted[...]
BID Group expanding operations in Dorchester County
BID Group announced plans to expand operations in Dorchester County. The company, in the wood processing business, will invest $10.6 million and create 25 new jobs, according to the S.C. Commerce Department. BID Group has locations throughout the United States and Canada, delivering a range of equipment, services and installations for the industry, according to […]
Chuck Hall elected chair of the SC Manufacturers Alliance
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has elected Chuck Hall, president and CEO of Barnet, as the next chair of the organization’s board of directors. The election took place Monday at SCMA’s two-day annual meeting in Charleston. “I am excited and truly honored to be elected by my colleagues to serve as chair of the SCMA,” […]
Power tool company expands, creating 100-plus jobs
Charleston County is making way for an influx of the development of lawn mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws and lawn tractors. Daye North America, an outdoor power equipment company founded in 2017, has completed its expansion in North Charleston, investing $3.5 million and opening doors for the creation of 131 new jobs in the process. The […]
Axel Bense takes the wheel of S.C. auto plant
Former lead of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Thailand and Mercedes-Benz Rus Axel Bense will succeed Arnhelm Mittelbach as CEO and president of the company’s North Charleston plant on April 1. Mittelbach, who has served at the helm of South Carolina’s Mercedes-Benz Vans plant since 2019, will take on a new position[...]
SC Manufacturers Alliance recognizes 85 facilities for outstanding safety
The S.C. Manufacturers Alliance is recognizing workplaces that have prioritized safety procedures. Yesterday, the organization honored 85 industrial facilities throughout the state for outstanding workplace safety accomplishment in 2021, SCMA said in a news release. Key factors include a low rate of incidents resu[...]
