Barnwell Tissue Solutions establishing operations in Barnwell County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Barnwell Tissue Solutions, a tissue manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $12 million investment will create 50 new jobs.
Barnwell Tissue Solutions plans to purchase the existing tissue mill located at 285 Midfield Road in Barnwell. The company will manufacture large paper rolls from recycled paper, which will be converted into away-from-home tissue products.
Mikro-Technik selects McCormick County to establish first North American operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mikro-Technik, a natural fiber manufacturer, today announced it selects McCormick County to establish its first North American operation. The company’s $3.2 million investment will create 27 new jobs.
Founded in Germany in 1954, Mikro-Technik specializes in the processing of cellulose fiber into additives for the food and pet food industries. The company’s fibers are a renewable raw material used as a functional ingredient in food applications.
Homanit selects Clarendon County to establish US manufacturing operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Homanit, a leading manufacturer of wood materials, today announced it selects Clarendon County to establish the company’s U.S. manufacturing operation. The $250 million investment will create 300 new jobs.
Headquartered in Germany, Homanit is a leading European manufacturer of medium- and high-density wood fiberboards for furniture, automotive, door and coating industries worldwide. The company currently operates production facilities in Germany, Lithuania and Poland.
Mega Metal selects Fairfield County for first South Carolina operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mega Metal, a copper wire manufacturer, today announced it selects Fairfield County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $34 million investment will create 135 new jobs.
Headquartered in Turkey, Mega Metal manufactures copper wire to serve critical industries including automotive, medical, aerospace and defense, and more. The company has over 700 employees and distributes products to more than 30 countries.
AIRSYS Cooling Technologies establishing new global headquarters with expansion in Spartanburg County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – AIRSYS Cooling Technologies (AIRSYS), a global cooling solution provider, today announced it is establishing a new global headquarters with an expansion in Spartanburg County. The company’s $40 million investment will create 215 new jobs.
Aerowerks selects Cherokee County to establish first US operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Aerowerks, a manufacturer for the food service industry, today announced it selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s first U.S. operation. The company’s $10 million investment will create 52 new jobs.
With more than 40 years of experience, Aerowerks specializes in the manufacture of custom material handling systems, including return conveyers, tray accumulators and dish machines, for the food service industry. The company currently operates a production facility in Ontario, Canada.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation expanding Aiken County operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Kimberly-Clark), a producer of personal care products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Aiken County. The company’s investment of over $200 million will create more than 150 new jobs.
Founded in 1872, Kimberly-Clark's well-known brands, including Cottonelle, Huggies, Kleenex, Scott and more, are sold in over 175 countries. The company is headquartered in Texas and has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
Techo-Bloc selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Techo-Bloc, a landscaping products supplier, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation. The $45 million investment will create 46 new jobs.
With factories in Illinois, Indiana and Pennsylvania, Techo-Bloc specializes in manufacturing high-quality hardscape products for residential and commercial outdoor spaces. The company has more than 850 employees and distributes products to over 900 stores across the United States and Canada.
Lift-Tek expanding Oconee County operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lift Technologies, Inc. (Lift-Tek), a material handling manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. As a subsidiary of Cascade Corporation, the company’s multimillion-dollar investment will create 41 new jobs.
Founded in 1999, Lift-Tek designs and manufactures masts, carriages, integral sideshifters and fork positioners for the material handling market. The company’s products are used in industrial trucks, automated guided vehicles, telehandlers, forklifts and more.
Palmetto Plastics Innovations establishing operations in Jasper County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Palmetto Plastics Innovations (Palmetto Plastics), a plastic extrusion manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Jasper County. The company’s state-of-the-art thermoforming facility will create 28 new jobs.
Palmetto Plastics manufactures fill and drift eliminators for the cooling tower industry. The company’s products are vital plastic components for systems used in power plants, manufacturing facilities, universities and hospitals.