Aerospace

COLUMBIA, S.C. - JBE, Inc., a supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and industrial electrical industries, today announced its decision to expand into the city of Hanahan in Berkeley County.

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.”

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Toray Industries, Inc. today announced it has signed a comprehensive long-term agreement with The Boeing Company to supply carbon fiber TORAYCA® prepreg for the production of the new Boeing 777X aircraft, extending the existing supply agreement for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The new agreement extends the comprehensive agreement that was signed in November 2005 by more than 10 years from this year. The total value of prepreg Toray Group will supply for both 787 and 777X programs for the contract period is expected to exceed $11 billion.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – DC Machine, an industrial design and machining center that manufactures close tolerance components, is expanding its existing Dorchester County operations. The $5.3 million investment is expected to create 17 new jobs in Summerville, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 11, 2013 – Thermal spray coating manufacturer Flame Spray North America, Inc. is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Laurens County, essentially doubling its operation in the Woodfield Industrial Park. The company plans to invest another $9.1 million and create 45 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 9, 2013 – Ulbrich Precision Flat Wire, Inc., a division of Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, Inc., announces a $5 million dollar investment for the expansion of their Westminster, S.C., operations. The state-of-the-art wire rolling facility produces precision flat and fine wire products, as well as, photovoltaic ribbon used in the manufacture of solar modules. The Westminster plant also operates a focus factory dedicated to the research and development of new products and processes.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 14, 2011 – TIGHITCO Inc., part of Charleston-based The InterTech Group, today announced plans to locate a new manufacturing facility in Charleston County. The more than $30 million investment is expected to generate 350 new jobs.“The InterTech Group is thrilled to be able to create new jobs and generate economic opportunities for South Carolina,” said Anita Zucker, Chairwoman and CEO of The InterTech Group.TIGHITCO Inc.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – May 16, 2011 – Adex Machining Technologies, the Greenville Area Development Corporation and the South Carolina Department of Commerce have announced a significant expansion of the company’s operations, including the addition of at least 10 high-salaried jobs, installation of upwards of $1 million in advanced CNC machining equipment, and aggressive growth initiatives to further the organization’s penetration in the aerospace, defense and energy industries.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – April 19, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Laurens County Development Corporation and Laurens County today announced that Flame Spray S.p.A., an Italian international group and leading maker of thermal spray coatings, will establish its new production facility in Laurens County.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A company that develops and manufactures precision products for machines, equipment and vehicles as well as in aviation and aerospace applications is expanding its operations in York County. Schaeffler Group USA is investing $68 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Fort Mill, S.C., creating an expected 112 new jobs.