Expansions

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Master Steel, LLC (Master Steel), a structural steel fabrication and erection company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Jasper County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 14 new jobs. 

With over 15 years in business, Master Steel specializes in structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication. The company’s projects range from erecting large facilities to installing steel stairs in residential homes.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AESC, a world-leading battery technology company, today announced the expansion of its lithium-ion electric vehicle battery manufacturing operations in Florence County. The company’s $1.5 billion investment will create 1,080 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – AGRU America, a U.S. manufacturer of engineering plastics solutions, announced today it is expanding operations in Williamsburg County. The company’s $7.8 million investment will create approximately six new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – McEntire Produce, a full-service fresh produce supplier, today announced the continued development of its state-of-the-art facility in Richland County. The company’s $26.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs.

Operating in Richland County since 1938, McEntire Produce is a family-owned fresh produce processor, repacker and wholesaler. The company also handles the general processing of lettuce, tomatoes, onions and coleslaw mix for numerous fast-food restaurants.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dynamic Fluid Components, a wholesale distributor of fluid power products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s $4.8 million investment will create 10 new jobs. 

Dynamic Fluid Components offers a variety of fluid power products including hydraulic motors, gear pumps and pressure gauges. The company supplies products to 2,000 customers throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gnosis Freight, a leading provider of supply chain and logistics software, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $438,500 investment will create 51 new jobs over the next several years.

Founded in Charleston in 2017, the company’s Container Lifecycle Management platform combines supply chain visibility and execution software to help companies track and manage shipping containers from booking through empty return.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MOONDOG Animation Studio (MOONDOG), an animation and immersive experiences company, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Charleston County. The company’s $90,000 investment will create 20 new jobs in five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Luray Peanut Co., a producer of packaged boiled peanuts, today announced plans to expand its operations in Hampton County. The company’s $5.25 million investment will create 16 new jobs.

Luray Peanut Co.’s original recipe and Cajun boiled peanut products are available for purchase in convenience stores, grocery stores and stadiums.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nova Molecular Technologies (Nova), a high-purity solvents manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Sumter County. The company’s $23.75 million investment will create 20 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Flame Spray North America, a thermal spray coatings manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 40 new jobs. 

Part of Flame Spray S.p.A., Flame Spray North America offers a complete portfolio of thermal spray coating and heat treatment services. The company’s only North American facility, located at 576 International Blvd. in Fountain Inn, primarily aims to serve the industrial gas turbine and aerospace markets.