New Business

AGP Group, one of the world’s leading specialty glazing manufacturers, today announced plans to establish its innovative AGP eGlass division in Lexington County. The company’s $3.3 million investment will create 35 new jobs.

Phenom Yachts, LLC (Phenom Yachts), a subsidiary of family-owned and South Carolina-based Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc., today announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County. The company’s $12 million investment will create 149 new jobs.

Paxton Access, a global manufacturer of security technology, today confirmed plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by building its new United States headquarters in Greenville County. The company is investing $10 million into the project.

Hardee Greens LLC, a startup indoor, vertical farm company, today announced plans to establish operations in Jasper County. The company’s $1.3 million investment will create 58 new jobs.

Established by South Carolina natives, Hardee Greens LLC will grow fresh herbs and salad greens. The company is partnering with Local Grown Salads, which will supply the materials for Hardee Greens LLC to grow pesticide-free, fresh herbs and greens every 30 days.

Boysen USA, a subsidiary of the German-based Boysen Group, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation in Spartanburg County. The company’s $4.5 million investment will create 88 new jobs.

Winar Connection, Inc. (Winar Connection), a manufacturer of custom cable products, today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $5 million investment will create 50 new jobs.

For 40 years, Winar Connection has manufactured custom cable battery and power cables, providing world-class products and services to customers. The company has an extensive portfolio of custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses, wire leads and more.   

Responsive Industries, a leading manufacturer of vinyl flooring, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 10 new jobs.

Sweet Grass Vodka, a family-owned spirits and distilling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.7 million investment will create 47 new jobs.

Founded in 2020, Sweet Grass Vodka crafts innovative and high-quality vodka and spirits from South Carolina-grown potatoes. The company is committed to locally sourced ingredients and is known worldwide for its award-winning vodka.

Norman USA, a global leader in window furnishings, today announced plans to establish operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $16 million investment will create 67 new jobs over the next five years.

Europastry, a global leader in baked goods, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The company’s $23 million investment will create 155 new jobs.

Headquartered in Spain, Europastry specializes in high-quality bakery products, delivering pastries and baked goods to wholesalers around the globe. The company serves more than 80 countries worldwide.

Located in Hunter Industrial Park in Laurens, Europastry’s facility will produce an assortment of brioche bread products.