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Owens Corning adding warehouse facility to Aiken County plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite materials, has announced the addition of a new warehouse facility to its existing operations in Aiken County. In cooperation with the development partner, the total project is expected to cost $7 million.

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Outokumpu Stainless Bar expanding operations with new facility in Chester County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Outokumpu Stainless Bar, a metal fabrication company, will expand its operations in Chester County with the construction of a new plant. The $18 million investment is expected to generate 20 new jobs.

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Laserflex expanding operations in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Laserflex, a precision metal fabricator, today announced that it will expand its existing operations in Spartanburg County. The $4 million investment is expected to generate 20 new jobs.

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DUER High Performance Composites establishing new facility in Beaufort County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – DUER High Performance Composites, a maker of composite components, has established its new production facility in Beaufort County. The more than $1 million investment is expected to generate 47 new jobs.

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Dayton Rogers Manufacturing Company establishing new facility in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dayton Rogers Manufacturing Company, a full-service metal forming supplier headquartered in Minnesota, today announced that it will open a new production facility in Richland County. The company plans to invest approximately $11 million and is expected to generate 134 new jobs over the next five years.

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Softex Paper Inc. locating second S.C. facility in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Softex Paper Inc., a maker of consumer and commercial paper products, today announced that it will locate a new production facility in York County. The $2 million investment is expected to generate 36 new jobs.

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Sarla Performance Fibers establishing operations in Colleton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sarla Performance Fibers, a producer of yarn and threads, today announced that it will locate its new operations in Colleton County. The $13.8 million investment is expected to generate 100 new jobs.

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Royce Associates establishing new facility in Cherokee County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Royce Associates, a manufacturer and supplier of industrial chemicals, today announced plans to establish new operations in Cherokee County. The $1 million investment is expected to generate 25 new jobs.

“Royce has experienced a significant expansion over the past several years and is projecting a further increase in new products and applications. This facility will play a key role in supporting our growth in the future,” said A.J. Royce, president of Royce Associates.

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Rolled Alloys establishing new operations in Chester County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rolled Alloys, a provider of specialty alloys, today announced plans to locate its new facility in Chester County. The $3.7 million investment is expected to generate 24 new jobs.

“We are pleased to move forward with plans to open a new facility in Chester County. South Carolina offers our company an excellent business environment and a skilled workforce.  We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Jason Wilson, general manager of the new facility for Rolled Alloys.

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Porter’s Fabrications increasing operations at Sumter plant

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Porter’s Fabrications, a maker of metal components, today announced plans to expand its existing plant in Sumter County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to generate 60 new jobs.

“We are excited to invest in our Sumter facility and increase our manufacturing capabilities. Demand for our products has increased and South Carolina has provided us with an excellent environment in which to do business. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Charles Saleh, CEO of Porter’s Fabrications.

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