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Scout Motors selects South Carolina for production site; plans to create 4,000 jobs

Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout”) is establishing its first manufacturing plant in Blythewood, which is near Columbia, South Carolina.

IKO establishing South Carolina operations in Chester County

IKO, a leading, global manufacturer of roofing products, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Chester County.

Erchonia Corp. relocating corporate headquarters to Greenville County

Erchonia Corp. (Erchonia), a global, laser technology manufacturer, today announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Greenville County.

South Carolina leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles

Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and the South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) today announced that the state's 2022 export sales totaled $31.5 billion, up 6% over 2021, according to data from the U.S.

PDM US expanding operations, establishing world headquarters in York County

PDM US, a manufacturer of pre-insulated copper pipes, today announced plans to expand operations and establish its world headquarters in York County.

Gov. Henry McMaster launches state’s first electric vehicle website

Governor Henry McMaster today announced the launch of scpowersev.com, a virtual hub highlighting South Carolina’s growing electric vehicle (EV) industry and the state’s capacity for furthe

S.C. Commerce announces 2023 Relentless Challenge grant awards

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced its 2023 Relentless Challenge grant recipients, which totaled more than $750,000 granted to 15 organizations around the state.

Pallidus relocating corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations to York County

Pallidus, an innovative silicon carbide (SiC) wafer semiconductor manufacturer, today announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations to York County.

GE Appliances expanding South Carolina operations with planned distribution center in Greenville County

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations with a distribution center in Greenville County.

Milo’s Tea Company establishing its first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County

Milo's Tea Company (Milo’s), a leading beverage company, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operations in Spartanburg County.

Yanfeng expanding operations in Laurens County

Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, today announced the expansion of its operations in Laurens County.

Engineered Foam Packaging establishing operations in Lee County

Engineered Foam Packaging (EFP), a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., today announced plans to establish operations in Lee County.

FlexCold establishing cold storage operations in Dorchester County

FlexCold, a leading cold storage warehousing and logistics company, today announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County.

South Carolina releases record-breaking industry recruitment in 2022

The South Carolina Department of Commerce today released its 2022 industry recruitment results which reflect historic economic activity.

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