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A Swedish private equity firm has acquired Orangeburg-based medical device manufacturer Zues Company Inc. (Photo/File)
Dec 20, 2023

Orangeburg medical device manufacturer Zeus acquired in $3B deal

A Swedish private equity firm has acquired Orangeburg-based medical device manufacturer Zeus, which was founded in 1966 by the Tourville family.

Dec 19, 2023

Autokiniton’s Automotive Excellence in Fountain Inn

The OpExChange peer networking group consistently gravitates towards plant visits that showcase the efficient application of advanced technology. Members are always eager to witness the potential that arises from the integration of sophisticated technology with the innovative insights of engaged associates. They particularly val[...]

Dec 18, 2023

$4.7M investment will create 60 new jobs in Anderson

A manufacturer of structural wood component systems is establishing its first South Carolina operation in Anderson County. The $4.7 million investment will create a regional foothold for the family-owned business that supplies fabricated wood components and engineered wood products for  ...

Dec 18, 2023

Seneca manufacturer shows governor how it’s making factories ‘smart’

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s footsteps fell on much of a 280,000-square-foot smart manufacturing facility in Oconee County last week and his eyes scanned most of the rest. He was there to learn how the factory became “smart” and how it is making others do the same …

Alupress's expansion will add approximately 3,000 square feet to its existing facility, enabling the company to service a growing customer base
Dec 14, 2023

Auto components manufacturer expanding in Laurens with $26M project

The expansion will add approximately 3,000 square feet to its existing facility, enabling the company to service a growing customer base, and create 64 new jobs.

AESC, a global electric vehicle battery technology company, is expanding its state-of-the-art battery cell facility in Florence County. The $810 million investment will create 450 new jobs, according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
Dec 12, 2023

Electric vehicle battery manufacturer announces $810M expansion in Florence

The expansion, which is expected to create 450 jobs, follows the company's December announcement of $810 million and 1,170 jobs, resulting in a total investment of $1.62 billion and 1,620 new jobs.

Dec 12, 2023

MANUFACTURING MINUTE: Hartsville-based Sonoco’s Elizabeth Rhue on sustainability

Elizabeth Rhue, vice president of global environmental, sustainability, and technical services at South Carolina-based Sonoco, recently sat down with SC Biz News executive editor Jason Thomas to talk about Sonoco's sustainability initiatives.

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.