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OneH2 aims to establish a nationwide hydrogen infrastructure network that will make transitioning to hydrogen fuel easier and more economical for business owners and industrial operations. (Photo/OneH2)
Dec 11, 2023

Hydrogen products manufacturer to open first SC facility in York County

The company aims to establish a nationwide hydrogen infrastructure network that will make transitioning to hydrogen fuel easier and more economical for business owners and industrial operations.

JTEKT North America’s $48.4 million investment will create 87 new jobs, according to a South Carolina Department of Commerce news release. (Photo/JTEKT)
Dec 8, 2023

Global auto products manufacturer announces $48M expansion in Piedmont

By adding seven new machining lines, two new assembly lines and additional processes to machine components internally, the company will create 87 new jobs.

Additive Plastics Group LLC, a manufacturer of color and additive concentrates, specialty compounds and custom engineered products, plans to upfit its existing facility located at 227 Youth Center Road in Belton. Deposit Photos
Dec 7, 2023

Anderson County plastics manufacturer to expand operations

The $6.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs, and will include the addition of a new, 25,000-square-foot building at the same site to accommodate increased logistics demand.

Sage Automotive Interiors, a manufacturer of automotive interior materials, is expanding its Sharon Plant in Abbeville County. (Photo/Provided)
Nov 22, 2023

Automotive materials manufacturer announces $10.45M expansion in Abbeville County

The global company has offices and manufacturing locations in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with. U.S. manufacturing operations in South Carolina and Georgia.

Smurfit Kappa, a global provider of paper-based packaging solutions, is expanding its U.S. footprint by establishing the company’s first South Carolina operation in Anderson County.
Nov 17, 2023

New-to-state global packaging company to open $68M Anderson facility

The $68 million investment will create 200 new jobs, with the company expecting to acquire a new 259,000-square-foot facility.

ZF Group, an original equipment supplier for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, is expanding ZF Transmissions Gray Court, its manufacturing facility in Laurens County. (Photo/Provided)
Nov 14, 2023

Vehicle systems manufacturer investing $500M in Laurens County expansion

The expansion, which will create 400 jobs, will allow the company to build next generation propulsion systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

Volvo Group has been selected as the winning bidder in an auction for the business and assets of the Proterra Powered business unit at a purchase price of $210 million. (Photo/Volvo Group)
Nov 13, 2023

Volvo to purchase South Carolina EV battery manufacturer for $210M

The assets to be acquired include a development center for battery modules and packs in California and an assembly factory in South Carolina.

Nov 10, 2023

Retired president of Bamberg company honored for lifetime achievement in manufacturing

The retired president of Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing Co. in Bamberg was presented the Chuck Spangler Outstanding Manufacturing Lifetime Service Award today during the annual SCMEP Salute to Manufacturing Awards. Robert Hurst was president of the company from the late 1970s until his retirement in 2017. The ceremony each year[...]

Nov 10, 2023

Industry’s most influential women named at inaugural Manufacturing Mavens Awards

Ten women making an impact as leaders in the manufacturing industry were recognized Thursday at the 2023 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo. The women were honored for being part of a small but growing and important part of the state’s manufacturing landscape during the inaugural Manufacturing Mavens Awards. “I[...]

Nov 9, 2023

Global maker of instant ramen to establish $228M Greenville County plant

Nissin Foods, a global company that produces instant ramen products, plans to expand its U.S. footprint by spending $228 million on new operations in Greenville County. The company said in a news release from the Greenville Area Development Corp. and the state Commerce Department, that it will create more than 300 new jobs to me[...]

Nov 6, 2023

South Carolina Manufacturing Conference set for this week what’s new

The 26th edition of the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo will take place this week at the Greenville Convention Center. Find out what's new.

Oct 27, 2023

Automotive executive highlights South Carolina Manufacturing Conference session

An executive in the automotive and defense industry, a co-founder of a global manufacturing company and a commerce department expert will headline a content session on innovation and sustainability at the conference.