Advanced Materials

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Viva Recycling of South Carolina, a tire recycler and rubber manufacturer, announced today its decision to establish a new facility in Anderson County.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Mohawk Industries, the world's largest flooring company, is investing $10 million in its Spartanburg County commercial carpeting facility over the next 10 years to substantially

COLUMBIA, S.C. – March 6, 2012 – Jones-Hamilton Co., an employee-owned manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals, announced plans today to build a plant in Chester County, South Carolina. The $29 million investment is expected to create 15 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 28, 2012 – Dutchland Plastics Southeast LLC today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Continental Southern Industries (CSI) of Greenville assets. This will be Dutchland’s first location in the Southeastern United States.                     

Dutchland expects to generate up to 25 new jobs over the next 12 months as the acquired operations are fully assimilated.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 21, 2012 – Southern Paint and Powder Coating Inc. (SPPC) today announced plans to locate its new facility in Chesterfield County. The $845,000 investment is expected to generate 13 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 16, 2012 – Martech Research, a maker of synthetic and natural chemical products, today announced plans to expand its operations in Lee County. The $4.65 million investment is expected to generate 60 new jobs.

“We are pleased to grow our presence in South Carolina. Bishopville has provided us with an excellent business environment and a skilled workforce. This expansion will allow us to better serve our current customers and increase our market share,” said Benny Maresca, technical director for Martech Research.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 1, 2012 – Pratt Industries, a leading recycled paper and packaging company, today announced the opening of a new material recovery facility (MRF) in Spartanburg County. The $3.5 million investment is expected to generate 30 new jobs.                

Myles Cohen, president of Pratt Recycling, said the facility, located in Duncan, will service the recycling needs of businesses, cities and counties within a 100-mile radius.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 29, 2011 – AvCraft Technical Services, an aircraft maintenance, repair and modification provider, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Horry County. The $1 million investment is expected to generate 150 new jobs.

“Location was a major factor in choosing to expand operations here. Myrtle Beach gives us a centralized location to most efficiently reach our customer base,” said Mike Hill, president of AvCraft. “Horry County officials and the Myrtle Beach Regional EDC made expanding here a very easy process.”