Expansions

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Porter’s Fabrications, a maker of metal components, today announced plans to expand its existing plant in Sumter County. The $2.5 million investment is expected to generate 60 new jobs.

“We are excited to invest in our Sumter facility and increase our manufacturing capabilities. Demand for our products has increased and South Carolina has provided us with an excellent environment in which to do business. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Charles Saleh, CEO of Porter’s Fabrications.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Polydeck Screen Corporation, a producer of systems for materials screening operations in the aggregate, coal and mining industries, today announced that the company will expand its current operations in Spartanburg County. The $7 million investment is expected to generate 32 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pactiv LLC, a maker of foodservice and food packaging, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Aiken County. The $5.5 million investment is expected to generate 25 new jobs over the next three years.

Pactiv LLC will add a new production line to the company’s current manufacturing facility in Beech Island. The company will also expand its warehouse facility to consolidate its regional operations. Construction on the expansion is scheduled to begin in February.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Oppermann Webbing, a maker of tie-downs and webbing for cargo transportation, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Anderson County. The $2.1 million investment is expected to generate 20 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – NCO Financial Systems Inc., a leading global provider of best-in-class business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions, today announced that it will expand its current operations in Charleston County due to new business development. In conjunction with the expansion, the company will be seeking to fill 75 new positions.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nation Ford Chemical, a custom manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals, today announced expansion plans for its current operations in York County. The $5.5 million investment is expected to generate 16 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – MW Industries, a specialty spring and fastener manufacturer, today announced that it will expand its Springmasters/B&S Screw Machine Division in Greenville County. The expansion is expected to generate at least 10 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mercom Corporation, a provider of network technology services, today announced that it will expand its existing operations in Georgetown County. The $1 million investment is expected to generate 30 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – McEntire Produce, fresh produce processor, repacker and wholesaler, today announced that it will expand its current operations in Richland County. The $5 million investment is expected to generate 85 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – McCall Farms Inc., a producer of Southern canned and frozen vegetables, announced today the expansion of its existing operations in Florence County. The $10.6 million investment is expected to generate 80 new jobs over the next three years.