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Universal Trade Solutions Inc. Announces New Facility in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – October 5, 2011 – Universal Trade Solutions Inc. (UTS), along with its affiliate Fraley & Schilling Inc.

Item Southeast Announces Expansion in Greenwood County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 30, 2011 – Item Southeast, a metal working firm, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Greenwood County.

JBE Inc. Announces New Jobs in Darlington County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 30, 2011 – JBE Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and lawn and garden industries, today announced the addition of at least 20 new jobs at its Darlington County facility as a result of a new c

Dillon Furniture Manufacturing Co. Announces Expansion in Dillon County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 29, 2011 – Dillon Furniture Manufacturing Co. today announced plans to expand its current operations in Dillon County.

Department of Commerce Awarded SBA Grant to Further Exports

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 29, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in the amount of $202,669.

Carbures LLC Announces New Facility in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 28, 2011 – Carbures LLC, a maker of carbon fiber composite structures, today announced plans to establish its first American facility at the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center (SCTAC) in Gre

Bridgestone Americas Announces New Facility, Expansion in Aiken County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 21, 2011 – During an event today attended by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, Bridgestone Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, announced the construction of a new 1.5 million-squa

KP Components Inc. Announces New Facility in Pickens County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 20, 2011 – KP Components Inc., a Denmark-based precision CNC machining supplier, today announced plans for a new facility in Pickens County.

Otis Elevator Company to Open Manufacturing Facility in Florence County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 16, 2011 – Otis Elevator Company, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), announced today that it is open

TIGHITCO Inc. Announces New Facility in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 14, 2011 – TIGHITCO Inc., part of Charleston-based The InterTech Group, today announced plans to locate a new manufacturing facility in Charleston County.

JR Automation Technologies LLC Announces New Facility in Pickens County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 13, 2011 – JR Automation Technologies LLC, a maker of automation equipment for the automotive, pharmaceutical, food and general industries, today announced plans to expand and locate its new sales, engin

ZF Group Announces Expansion in Laurens County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 7, 2011 – The ZF Group, a supplier to the automotive industry, will expand its operations in Laurens County. The $80 million investment is expected to generate 300 new jobs.

Innovative Composites International Announces New Facility in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 6, 2011 – Innovative Composites International Inc. (ICI), a manufacturer of advanced materials, today announced that the company will establish its new production facility in Orangeburg County.

NEM USA Announces New North American Headquarters in Greenville County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 1, 2011 – NEM USA Corporation, a global leader in the field of heat recovery steam generators, and industrial and utility boilers, will establish its new North American center of operations in Greenville

37 South Carolina Communities Get Funding for Improving Sewer and Water Services

COLUMBIA, S.C. – August 26, 2011 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that approximately $16.3 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have been awarded to 37 communities across the state.

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