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Agribusiness

Cobb-Vantress, Inc. establishing operations in the Upstate

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Cobb-Vantress, Inc., a leading poultry research and development firm and subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., will begin construction on a new feed mill in Laurens County, South Carolina early in 2016, with completion planned towards the middle of 2017. The $22 million investment is expected to create about 12 new jobs in Joanna, S.C.

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D&W Fine Pack expanding Upstate operations

COLUMBIA, S.C.D&W Fine Pack (D&W), a Mid Oaks Investment portfolio company, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Laurens County. The company’s $20 million investment is expected to create 60 new jobs in Fountain Inn, S.C. over the next five years.

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Boise Cascade Company expanding Chester County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C.Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC), one of the largest producers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building products, is expanding its existing operations in Chester County. The company is investing $23.5 million in the facility, creating 52 new jobs in Chester, S.C.

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Highland Baking Company locating in Spartanburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 2, 2012 – Highland Baking Company, a wholesale bread baking company, today announced plans to locate its new production facility in Spartanburg County. The $9.48 million investment is expected to generate 196 new jobs over the next five years.

“We look forward to opening our new facility in South Carolina. This is an important step in our company’s growth. Spartanburg County is a great fit for our business and offers a business-friendly climate and excellent market access,” said Stuart Rosen, vice president of Highland Baking Company.

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Canfor Southern Pine to expand Darlington lumber facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 18, 2013 – Due to increased global demand for southern yellow pine lumber, Canfor Southern Pine is expanding its existing operations in Darlington County. The $8 million investment is expected to generate 50 new jobs through the addition of a second shift at the manufacturing facility. 

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McCall Farms Inc. to expand canning operations in Florence County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 12, 2013 – McCall Farms Inc., a producer of Southern canned and frozen vegetables in Florence County, announced today the addition of a new canning line, Bruce’s Yams. The $19.3 million investment is expected to generate 140 new jobs over the next five years. 

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Sweet Street Desserts selects Greenville for new facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – November 15, 2013 – Sweet Street Desserts, Inc., the Reading, Pa.-based leader in the gourmet dessert industry and champion of “sweet, indulgent desserts as a way of life,” today announced that it will establish a new manufacturing facility in Greenville, South Carolina. The investment is expected to generate at least 80 new jobs over the next several years. 

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Associated Hardwoods locating new facility in Cherokee County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September 13, 2013 – Associated Hardwoods, a lumber products company, today announced plans to locate its new facility in Cherokee County. The more than $9.8 million investment is expected to generate 28 new jobs.

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