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FoxFarm Soil and Fertilizer Company establishing Anderson County manufacturing facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A family business that specializes in the manufacturing of garden products, premium potting soils and both natural and organic dry and liquid fertilizers is establishing operations in Anderson County. FoxFarm Soil and Fertilizer Company is investing $6.9 million to locate in Pendleton S.C., creating an expected 27 new jobs.

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Kiswire, Inc. to commence second phase of Newberry County expansion

COLUMBIA, S.C.Kiswire Inc., a manufacturer of steel cord and bead wire, is commencing the second phase of its Newberry County expansion. This phase, a $30 million investment, is expected to result in 45 new jobs in Newberry, S.C. The first phase of Kiswire Inc. Steel Cord Division, announced in January 2013, represented a $15 million investment and 30 new jobs, which came to fruition when production began at its new manufacturing site in December of last year.

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Zapp Precision Wire, Inc. expanding Dorchester County manufacturing facility

 COLUMBIA, S.C.Zapp Precision Wire, Inc., a manufacturer of stainless steel, nickel alloys and titanium wire is expanding its operations in Dorchester County. The company will be investing $30 million in the expansion, adding an expected 20 new jobs in Summerville, S.C. Founded in 1701 in Germany as a craft trade firm, the Zapp Group has committed more than three centuries to the steel industry.

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Romarco Minerals, Inc. developing Lancaster County operations at Haile Gold Mine

 COLUMBIA, S.C. – An exploration and development company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metals mineral properties is entering into the construction and production phase of its Lancaster County operations.

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Intertex Transloading Services, Inc. establishes Berkeley County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company specializing in the distribution of synthetic rubber, carbon black and process oils is opening a facility in Berkeley County. Intertex World Resources, Inc. is investing $3.2 million to establish Intertex Transloading Services, Inc. in Moncks Corner, S.C. The investment is expected to create 10 local jobs.

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Valmet Corporation to expand Lancaster County manufacturing facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Valmet Corporation, a leading global service and technology supplier for the pulp, paper and

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Stanco Metal Products, Inc. expanding Anderson County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A family-owned provider of metal fabrication services is expanding its South Carolina operations with the acquisition and development of a larger facility in Anderson County. Stanco Metal Products, Inc. is investing $5.9 million to relocate, creating an additional 10 local jobs in Anderson, S.C.Founded in 1917 in Michigan, Stanco, known then as Peerless Novelty Company, began as a non-automotive wire products provider. By 1950, the company had grown to support a total workforce of 85 employees.

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Sigmatex selects South Carolina for its fifth manufacturing facility

COLUMBIA, S.C.Sigmatex, a world leader in the manufacturing of carbon fiber textiles has selected Matthews Industrial Park in Orangeburg County as the location for its next facility in their global company.  The company will invest $12 million initially and create 50 jobs over the next five years. Sigmatex’s investment in Orangeburg County is one of the largest capital investment projects the company has undertaken.  The facility – the fifth manufacturing facility in Sigmatex's global system – is scheduled to be

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Wyman-Gordon to establish Dillon County manufacturing plant, create 400 jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C.Wyman-Gordon, a manufacturer of large titanium and super alloy forgings for the aerospace and power generation markets, will establish its newest manufacturing operations in Dillon County. The investment is expected to create more than 400 new jobs over the next five years.

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Ushers Machine & Tool Co. expanding Upstate presence

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ushers Machine and Tool Co., Inc. is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. The project will bring approximately $12.5 million in investment and create 50 new jobs in the Upstate.

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