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Non-essential businesses in South Carolina to temporarily close

COLUMBIA, S.C. - In response to the announced temporary closure of non-essential businesses in the state, S.C. Commerce has expanded its online resources to assist companies in navigating the impacts of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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Faddis Concrete Products launching Chester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. Faddis Concrete Products, an American-owned provider of high-quality precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $6.7 million investment will create 60 new jobs. 

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Big Gun Robotics LLC expanding operations in Newberry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Big Gun Robotics LLC, a robotic welding company that supplies heavy equipment manufacturers, is expanding its operations in Newberry County. The more than $3.6 million investment is creating 16 new jobs over the next five years.

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KP Components Inc. expanding Pickens County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. KP Components Inc., a Denmark-based supplier that specializes in fully-automated machining of complex parts for a variety of industries, today announced plans to expand its Pickens County operations. The more than $16 million investment is expected to generate 47 new jobs.

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Accurate Brazing expanding Greenville County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. Accurate Brazing, a full-service vacuum brazing and heat treating company and subsidiary of Aalberts N.V., today announced plans to expand its Greenville County operations.  The $13 million expansion is expected to create eight additional jobs.

Since 1989, Accurate Brazing has provided complex and detailed heat treating and brazing applications

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LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc. launching operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision medical devices and components, today announced plans to open a new product division in Charleston County. The company is bringing approximately $5 million in capital investment and creating more than 30 jobs over the next five years.

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Ortec growing its existing Anderson County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ortec, a leading biomaterial and polymer technology company, is growing its Anderson County operations. The company intends to invest $20 million and create approximately 18 new jobs. This is Ortec’s latest expansion, following its previous $20 million investment and creation of 60 jobs in December 2016.

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