Expansions

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.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – LowCountry Biomass, a recycler of wood residues, today announced plans to expand its existing wood pellet manufacturing operations in Jasper County. The $16 million investment is expected to generate 26 new jobs.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to grow our company in Jasper County. South Carolina offers us an excellent business environment and a skilled workforce. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Rhett Harwell, vice president of LowCountry Biomass.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lollis Metals Inc., a metal fabrication and machine shop, today announced plans to expand its existing Anderson County operations. The $3 million investment is expected to generate 25 new jobs.

“We’ve been in business here since 1980, and it’s exciting to once again expand our business here in Anderson County. South Carolina has offered us an excellent business environment and a skilled workforce. We look forward to continuing to serve our customers and grow,” said Rick Lollis, vice president of Lollis Metals.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – JTEKT Corporation, an automotive systems and industrial components supplier, announced plans today to expand its Koyo brand bearing manufacturing facility in Richland County, South Carolina. The $130 million investment is expected to generate 175 new jobs over the next three years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – JTEKT Automotive South Carolina Inc., a manufacturer of automotive components today announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The $102 million investment is expected to generate at least 80 new jobs over the next two years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ionic Technologies Inc., a provider of high-quality heat treating and coating services to manufacturers to improve wear resistance on metal surfaces, will double the size of its existing operations in Greenville County. The $10 million investment is expected to generate at least 13 new jobs as the new facility becomes fully operational.