Pierburg US investing $27M and adding 95 jobs
Pierburg US LLC, a manufacturer of components for air supply and emission control, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenville County. The $27 million investment will create 95 new jobs.
Multi-Pack moving into new facility in Greenville
Multi-Pack Solutions, an integrated packaging and manufacturing provider for over-the-counter drugs and personal care products, has begun moving its production lines into a new facility.
Michelin alleges Texas company importing counterfeits
Michelin North America Inc. of Greenville filed suit Tuesday against Tri-Ace Wheel & Tire Corp. of Houston, including its Black Bear USA affiliate, for importing and selling what it alleges is a Chinese counterfeit tire.
Bahrain’s ambassador tours F-16 production line
Bahrain's ambassador to the United States toured the Greenville Lockheed Martin site on Tuesday to see where his country's next fleet of fighter jets is being built.
Mattress plant to open in Gaffney
Palmetto Pedic, a mattress manufacturing company, today announced plans to establish operations in Cherokee County. The $8.5 million investment is expected to create more than 60 new jobs, according to a news release.
Expansion problems in Anderson taking worldwide hit on Electrolux
The slow pace of expansion for Electrolux in Anderson is having a significant negative impact on the international company, causing more than half of a $70 million hit on its operating income for the fourth quarter.
Greenville inventor says his turbine will change industry
Inventor Jerry Barber has used his background in designing thrill rides to create a new kind of wind turbine. He says the new design can save energy and money and be more feasible to use on islands, particularly.
A nearly $14M investment to create 193 jobs for Gaffney
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., a manufacturer of vehicle chassis, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. An investment of more than $13.9 million is expected to create 193 new jobs.
Bosch Community Fund supports dual enrollment at Greenville Technical College
A $25,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund is providing scholarship assistance for high school students enrolled in Greenville Technical College STEM courses. The students are taking the classes for high school and college credit.
Nucor purchasing TrueCore of Laurens
Nucor Corp. announced this week that it is acquiring TrueCore LLC, an insulated metal panel manufacturing company with a facility in Laurens. TrueCore produces insulated metal panels serving the cold storage market.
Clemson and MIT to develop ways to teach high-tech job skills
Clemson University officials announced a collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a new way to teach the skills needed to work in a high-tech industry that is key to creating a faster wireless internet.
Milliken & Co. signs United Nations Global Compact
Milliken & Co. announced Monday that the company has joined the United Nations Global Compact.