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Message from Secretary Hitt: Winning in 2018 and Beyond

Hall of fame basketball coach John Wooden once said, "Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character." Over the last seven years, Team

Tidewater Boats growing its Lexington County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tidewater Boats, a designer and manufacturer of premier saltwater boats, is growing its Lexington County operations. To accommodate the production of larger models, the company is investing $8.3 million and creating 100 new jobs.

Thermo King locating new operations in Berkeley County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Thermo King, a provider of transportation refrigeration solutions, is locating new manufacturing operations in Berkeley County.

Firefly Distillery, LLC expanding and moving operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Firefly Distillery, LLC, a South Carolina-based beverage provider, is expanding its Charleston County operations by constructing a new distillery in North Charleston, S.C.

PG Aerospace locating its new facility in Pickens County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – PG Aerospace, a manufacturer of precision parts for the automotive and aerospace industries, is locating its new facility in Pickens County. Through this project, the company is bringing 22 new jobs.

Cypress Creek Renewables constructing new solar plant in Orangeburg County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cypress Creek Renewables, a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long-term solar energy projects, today announced a new $115 million solar project in Orangeburg County.

Fab Fours Inc. growing operations in Lancaster County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fab Fours Inc., one of the largest aftermarket bumper manufacturers in the world, is expanding its Lancaster County operations.

Precision Jig & Fixture South growing its Spartanburg County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Precision Jig & Fixture South, a full-service inspection tooling manufacturer, is expanding its existing Spartanburg County operations.

Message from Secretary Hitt: S.C.-Made Goes Worldwide

It's no secret that, over the last several decades, the State of South Carolina has established itself as a true leader in advanced manu

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Stanley Black & Decker opening manufacturing center in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), one of the world’s largest tool and storage companies, is opening a new manufacturing facility in York County.

Specified Fittings, LLC opening new facility in Hampton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Specified Fittings, LLC, a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe fittings, is opening a new facility at the Southern Carolina Industrial Campus in Early Branch, S.C.

Allied Air Enterprises investing in Orangeburg County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Allied Air Enterprises, a manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, has committed to investing approximately $10 million at its existing Orangeburg County manufacturing facility over the next five years.

Message from Secretary Hitt: Developing Our Future Workforce

Wilbur Wright of the pioneering Wright Brothers once said, "It is possible to fly without motors but not without knowledge and skill." Over the last seven years, South Carolina has developed a strong reputation as an ideal destination for business, but this didn't come ab

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding Lexington County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron), a manufacturer of sterile inhalation and 503B outsourcing medications, today announced a $12.5 million expansion to add 36,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

Bosch Group growing Anderson County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations.

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