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Vehicle systems manufacturer investing $500M in Laurens County expansion
The expansion, which will create 400 jobs, will allow the company to build next generation propulsion systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Volvo to purchase South Carolina EV battery manufacturer for $210M
The assets to be acquired include a development center for battery modules and packs in California and an assembly factory in South Carolina.
Retired president of Bamberg company honored for lifetime achievement in manufacturing
The retired president of Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing Co. in Bamberg was presented the Chuck Spangler Outstanding Manufacturing Lifetime Service Award today during the annual SCMEP Salute to Manufacturing Awards. Robert Hurst was president of the company from the late 1970s until his retirement in 2017. The ceremony each year[...]
Industry’s most influential women named at inaugural Manufacturing Mavens Awards
Ten women making an impact as leaders in the manufacturing industry were recognized Thursday at the 2023 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo. The women were honored for being part of a small but growing and important part of the state’s manufacturing landscape during the inaugural Manufacturing Mavens Awards. “I[...]
Global maker of instant ramen to establish $228M Greenville County plant
Nissin Foods, a global company that produces instant ramen products, plans to expand its U.S. footprint by spending $228 million on new operations in Greenville County. The company said in a news release from the Greenville Area Development Corp. and the state Commerce Department, that it will create more than 300 new jobs to me[...]
Inaugural women’s recognition event set for South Carolina Manufacturing Conference
Women making a difference in South Carolina's manufacturing industry will be honored during the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo in Greenville with the inaugural Manufacturing Mavens awards.
Work begins on $700M BMW Manufacturing battery plant in Woodruff
When completed in 2026, Plant Woodruff will produce the sixth-generation batteries to supply fully electric vehicles at nearby BMW Manufacturing, representing part of $12.4 billion BMW has invested in South Carolina since 1992.
Greenville-based company raises record-breaking $1M through charity golf tournament
Greenville-based Michelin North America Inc. raised a record-breaking $1 million through its recent charity golf tournament, with proceeds supporting 10 charities in five state. Half of those charities are in South Carolina, where the monies will be disbursed to …
Charleston manufacturer breaks ground on $30 million expansion
To meet growing demand for its high-tech system, plans for the two-story, insulated precast logistics facility includes first-floor office space and loading dock doors, with availability on the second floor for a upfit.
Meet SC Biz News’ 2023 Manufacturing Power List honorees
Honorees discuss how automation is shaping South Carolina's manufacturing future, how they’re working to close the skills gap and how the industry is keeping pace with change.
Manufacturer opens $125M world’s first factory of its kind in Union
With partners including Hermès and General Motors, MycoWorks' 136,000-square-foot factory also marks the world's largest mycelium material operation, a major step for the use of mycelium — the “root structureâ€_x009d_ of mushrooms.
Liberty tech company being sold for $263 million
A Liberty-headquartered company has agreed to a deal in which it will be purchased for $263 million by an Illinois company looking to expand its reach as an industrial technology company.
