New Business

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Softex Paper Inc., a maker of consumer and commercial paper products, today announced that it will locate a new production facility in York County. The $2 million investment is expected to generate 36 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Siemens Industry Inc., a maker of mechanical and electrical drive equipment, today announced plans to establish a new plant in Greenville County.

According to Doug Keith, president of Siemens Drive Technologies Division, the new South Carolina geared motor facility will place the company and its products manufactured in South Carolina closer to machine builders and manufacturers in the Southeastern United States.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Plastics LLC, a subsidiary of Carolina Technical Plastics Corporation, a maker of plastic automotive components, today announced plans to establish its new facility in Greenville County. The $12 million investment is expected to generate 119 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Sarla Performance Fibers, a producer of yarn and threads, today announced that it will locate its new operations in Colleton County. The $13.8 million investment is expected to generate 100 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Royce Associates, a manufacturer and supplier of industrial chemicals, today announced plans to establish new operations in Cherokee County. The $1 million investment is expected to generate 25 new jobs.

“Royce has experienced a significant expansion over the past several years and is projecting a further increase in new products and applications. This facility will play a key role in supporting our growth in the future,” said A.J. Royce, president of Royce Associates.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ross Stores Inc. (“Ross”) will open a new distribution and warehousing facility in York County. Under a five year program, the new 1.2 million square foot facility is expected to generate approximately 600 new jobs over that time period. Ross plans to use the new Rock Hill facility to distribute merchandise to its retail stores located in 30 states. The distribution center is expected to be up and running sometime in 2013.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rolled Alloys, a provider of specialty alloys, today announced plans to locate its new facility in Chester County. The $3.7 million investment is expected to generate 24 new jobs.

“We are pleased to move forward with plans to open a new facility in Chester County. South Carolina offers our company an excellent business environment and a skilled workforce.  We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Jason Wilson, general manager of the new facility for Rolled Alloys.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Physicians Choice Laboratory Services, a provider of testing services to clinicians, today announced plans to establish its new facility in York County. The $24.1 million investment is expected to generate 364 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nexans, a worldwide leader in the cable industry, announced today that its new high voltage power cable manufacturing plant will be located in Berkeley County. The $85 million investment is expected to create up to 200 new jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. (NAT) (TSXV: NAT) (OTCBB: NADVF), which produces and markets CRAiLAR®, a natural fiber made from flax and other bast fibers, plans to open a facility in Florence County. An initial $8 million investment will create 25 jobs as part of the company’s move to the county.