Advanced Materials

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ionic Technologies Inc., a provider of high-quality heat treating and coating services to manufacturers to improve wear resistance on metal surfaces, will double the size of its existing operations in Greenville County. The $10 million investment is expected to generate at least 13 new jobs as the new facility becomes fully operational.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – INVISTA will grow its Performance Surfaces & Materials business at its Camden production facility to better serve its carpet mill customer base located throughout the U.S., specifically in the southeast region. The $20 million investment is expected to create about 50 new jobs in Camden by the first part of 2014.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – GSE Lining Technology, a manufacturer of geosynthetic lining products, is expanding its current operations in Williamsburg County. The $5 million investment is expected to generate 24 new jobs.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to increase our footprint in Williamsburg County. South Carolina has been a great fit for our facility, providing us with a business-friendly climate and skilled talent. We appreciate the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Don Bohac, director of Manufacturing for GSE.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gonvarri Steel Services, a provider of steel processing to manufacturers,  today announced plans to locate its new production plant in Union County. The initial $35 million investment is expected to generate 40 new jobs, with an additional $15 million investment and 25 jobs created over the next 10 years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Domtar Corporation today announced plans to re-purpose its facility in Bennettsville, Marlboro County to align with shifting market demands in the paper industry. The company plans to invest $30 million in the plant over the next year as part of a previously announced long-term supply agreement with Appleton Papers Inc. (“Appleton”) of Appleton, Wisconsin.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Diversified Plastics Inc., a maker of material handling containers and carts, today announced plans to expand its current manufacturing facility in Dillon County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Diversified Plastics Inc., a maker of material handling containers and carts, today announced plans to expand its current manufacturing facility in Dillon County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Crown Casting Industries, a modern iron and bronze foundry, today announced plans to open a plant in Greenwood County. The $16 million investment is expected to create 50 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Chester Wood Products, a maker and distributor of wood products for the industrial and commercial construction markets, today announced expansion plans for its Chester County facility. The $10 million investment is expected to generate 20 new jobs.

“We are pleased to be a major presence in a business-friendly area. We strongly believe in our business and the people of the Upstate region and the Chester community,” said Dick Baldwin, vice president and general manager of Chester Wood Products.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – CEL Chemical & Supplies, a maker of chemicals for the paperboard and packaging industries, today announced the establishment of its new facility in Anderson County. The $900,000 investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs over the next five years.