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.
Metcalf: Manufacturing has changed state, workforce development
There are more than 5,000 manufacturing facilities in South Carolina. And since 2011, about 66,000 manufacturing jobs have been announced.
MSI Mold Builders expanding operations in Greenville County
MSI Mold Builders, a plastic injection mold manufacturing company in Mauldin, is investing $2.5 million in an expansion that is expected to create six new jobs.
Airsys Cooling Technologies investing $5M in new Greer facility
Airsys Cooling Technologies Inc., a global information, communication and technology cooling solution provider, is investing $5 million to establish operations in Spartanburg County and create 116 jobs.
Anderson County manufacturers get Employer Impact Awards
Kelley Engineering, Sargent Metal and Michelin received Employer Impact Awards recently during a meeting of Anderson County manufacturers, educators and economic developers.
Hartwell pet food plant means S.C. jobs
Nestlé Purina celebrated the grand opening of a new pet food factory in Hartwell, Ga., on Monday.
Company investing $10 million in Westminster expansion
ACI Plastics, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, plans a $10 million expansion to its operations in Oconee County. The company will partner on the project with PreZero, a recyclables manager.