New Business

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Esurance, a subsidiary of the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer, will open a new sales and claims office in Greenville County.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Walker Emulsions [USA Inc.], a producer of asphalt emulsions and industrial emulsions for the building products industries based in Ontario, Canada, is opening a facility in Orangeburg County. The $4.65 million investment is expected to create approximately 11 jobs. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Toray Industries, Inc., a Tokyo-based manufacturer of fibers and textiles, plastic resins, films and carbon fiber compositematerials, has selected Spartanburg County, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - BOMAG Americas, a producer of compaction equipment, milling machines, asphalt pavers and reclaimer/stabilizers for road building and other construction marke

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Accent Stainless Steel, a Canadian manufacturer of craft and micro-brewing systems and other processing equipment, plans to expand into the U.S.

COLUMBIA, S.C.  - Kent International Inc., a global supplier of bicycles and accessories for major retailers, is building its new bicycle manufacturing facility in Clarendon County to supply Wal

COLUMBIA, S.C. - ChartSpan Medical Technologies, LLC, a healthcare data company that has developed the world's first automated tool allowing users to upload, store and manage their electronic healthcare records on a smartphone, tablet or computer, will establish its new headquarters in Greenville County. It plans to add 11 new positions immediately, and as many as 30 high-tech positions over the next 18 to 24 months. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Worksman Cycles, a manufacturer of heavy-duty bicycles and tricycles as well as food vending trucks and carts, is establishing operations in Horry County. The company is investing $2.5 million in the facility, creating approximately 50 new jobs in Conway, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kirchner Konstruktionen GmbH (Kirchner), a German company that specializes in the planning, design, simulation and commissioning of equipment for the automotive sector, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Greenville County under the name Kirchner Design Inc. The company is investing more than $1 million in the project, creating 30 new jobs over the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Aran Packaging, a leading company in the liquid packaging industry, is establishing its first United States operations in Greenville County. The company is investing $5.2 million in the facility, creating an expected 63 new jobs in Greer, S.C. over the next five years.