Michelin Development–a subsidiary of Michelin North America, Inc. that provides business loans to upstart businesses in many of the communities the tire company operates–today approved another loan to a small but growing South Carolina transportation company that now needs one more driver and truck to keep ahead…
Plex, the leader in cloud ERP for manufacturing, today announced the results of a survey examining the use of technology by more than 130 leading manufacturing organizations. The first-ever Plex State of Manufacturing Technology study finds a host of emerging technologies converging on the shop floor to…
FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc., announces two major organizational changes, effective March 1, 2015: Tomoyoshi “John” Ueno was named Chairman; and Todd Croker was promoted to President, succeeding Mr. Ueno in this position. This change represents a transition in the company president’s role from a Japanese President to…
Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its manufacturing and distribution operations in Anderson County. The $85 million investment will create at least 216 new jobs in Anderson, S.C. over the next five…
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) has been chosen as a semi-finalist in the job creation category by the National Development Council (NDC) for its Academy 2015 Awards. The awards recognize the top economic and community development projects in the nation and are part of the NDC…
SOPAKCO, a world-leader in the design, processing and packaging of processed foods, is expanding its Marion County operations. The company is investing $4.5 million to install a new fitment pouch line at its headquarters in Mullins, S.C. The investment is expected to create 56 new jobs. “Congratulations…
SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) today announced earnings for the first quarter of 2015 of $400 million, or earnings per share of $2.80, compared to $193 million, or earnings per share of $1.37, for the first quarter of 2014. “The first quarter was very unique,” said Jimmy Addison,…
Coal ash from the Duke Energy Progress Robinson Plant in Hartsville, S.C., will be excavated and relocated to an on-site, lined landfill, completing Duke Energy’s comprehensive strategy for its two South Carolina coal facilities. “Protecting groundwater, public health and the environment is our guide when it comes…
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 6.9 percent in April for a total of 26,952 compared to 25,202 vehicles sold in April, 2014. “A good April result with a BMW sales record is the perfect set-up going into what are typically the even stronger sales months of…
Manufacturing employment increased in North Carolina for a third straight year, reports the 2015 North Carolina Manufacturers Register ®, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. According to data collected by MNI, North Carolina manufacturers added 3,734 jobs from January 2014…