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Fenner Precision Polymers selects Cherokee County for new South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C.Fenner Precision Polymers (Fenner), a leader in reinforced polymer technology, today announced it selects Cherokee County to establish the company’s new South Carolina operation. The approximately $30 million investment will create 51 new jobs.

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MCIS selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C.Mission Critical Interior Solutions, Inc. (MCIS), a data center solutions contractor and manufacturer, today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $7.4 million investment will create 49 new jobs.

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Coastal Ready Mix establishing operations in Horry County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Coastal Ready Mix, a concrete manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Horry County. The company’s $4.6 million investment will create 19 new jobs.

Coastal Ready Mix is part of a fourth-generation, family-owned construction materials group with operations in South Carolina and North Carolina, including ready-mix plants, concrete masonry unit manufacturing facilities and cement import terminals.

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Ocean Craft Marine selects Horry County for US manufacturing headquarters

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Asis Boats USA (d/b/a Ocean Craft Marine), a rigid inflatable boat manufacturer, today announced it selects Horry County to establish the company’s U.S. manufacturing headquarters.
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SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture (Sodecia Aapico JV) today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation to support Scout Motors. The company’s $120 million investment will create up to 392 new jobs.

SODECIA and AAPICO – both family-owned, global automotive manufacturers – are combining the companies’ core strengths and innovative capabilities to manufacture advanced ladder frames for a key automotive sector customer, Scout Motors.

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WiJo Pouches NA selects Lexington County to establish first North American operation

COLUMBIA, S.C.WiJo Pouches North America, Inc. (WiJo Pouches NA), a manufacturer of modern oral pouches, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company's first North American manufacturing operation. The $13.5 million investment will create 170 new jobs.

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First Solar, Inc. grows South Carolina footprint with new Cherokee County facility

COLUMBIA, S.C.First Solar, Inc., (First Solar) a leading American photovoltaic (PV) solar and manufacturing company, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new production facility in Cherokee County. The company expects to spend approximately $330 million to establish the new facility, which is forecast to create over 600 new jobs.  

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Kipp Group establishing US headquarters in Laurens County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kipp Group, an alliance of German companies, today announced it is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Laurens County. The company’s $12.2 million investment will create 19 new jobs.
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QMP, Inc. selects Colleton County for first East Coast manufacturing operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. QMP, Inc. (QMP), a water filtration systems manufacturer, today announced it selects Colleton County to establish the company’s first East Coast manufacturing operation. The $5.1 million investment will create 233 new jobs.

Headquartered in California, QMP has more than 30 years of experience producing water filtration systems for a variety of applications, including for residential, commercial and industrial uses.

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Maars North America selects Charleston County to establish first US-based production operation

COLUMBIA, S.C.Maars North America (Maars), a global leader in architectural wall solutions, today announced it selects Charleston County to establish the company’s first U.S.-based production operation. The $3 million investment will create more than 10 new jobs.

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