In South Carolina, we have seen the benefits of U.S. international trade firsthand. American trade with the world supports more than half a million jobs in our state, from family farms and small businesses to global giants like Boeing and BMW. The Port of Charleston is one…
One of North America’s largest producers of plywood and engineered wood products will expand its operations in Chester County. The Boise Cascade Company’s $23.5 million investment is expected to create 52 new jobs. Operating today as Chester Plywood, Boise Cascade acquired Chester Wood Products in 2013, establishing…
In light of the Palmetto State’s growing international presence, the South Carolina Department of Commerce has announced a new International Strategy and Trade Division. Led by the Department of Commerce’s former Director of Global Business Development, W. Ford Graham, the new division will build on previous overseas…
Although the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce is reporting an increase in seasonally adjusted employment of 66,132 from October 2014 to October 2015, the state’s manufacturing sector is showing a loss of 800 jobs over that same time. The decline in manufacturing employment reflects significant…
One of the world’s largest suppliers of polyester is making a $35 million investment in Spartanburg County. Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, is expanding its existing operations’ capabilities. “Indorama Ventures is constantly evolving its portfolio and technologies to help our…
A new $7.5 million state-of-the-art packaging and distribution facility will be built by A&R Bulk-Pak, Inc., a contract packaging company specializing in the packaging and distribution of plastics for overseas export, in Berkeley County. In an effort to better serve its expanding customer base and handle the coming plastics production…
The Lowcountry continues to attract automotive related capital investments. Alkane Truck Company, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of commercial trucks, is establishing new manufacturing operations in Dorchester County. According to the company, the new facility is expected to create more than 300 jobs in Summerville, S.C. “We…
As South Carolina’s manufacturing industry grows, so too does the need for skilled hands and a developing workforce. By highlighting locally manufactured products to area schools, the Oconee County Economic Alliance hopes to change the negative light on pursuing careers in the industry. “Made in Oconee” is…
One of the country’s largest polyethylene film manufacturers will invest $100 million in a new Chester County facility, creating 300 new jobs. Poly-America will establish its South Carolina operations as Carolina Poly, Inc. With hiring expected to begin late next year, the company will operate a 475,000-square-foot…
The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced last week that Nelson Lindsay has joined the agency as the Director of Global Business Development. In his new role, Lindsay will direct project management activity and the recruitment of new industry to South Carolina. He will also work…