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McEntire Produce continues growing Richland County operations

McEntire Produce, a full-service fresh produce supplier, today announced the continued development of its state-of-the-art facility in Richland County. The company’s $26.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs. The company will upfit its existing facility located at 2040 American Italian Way in Columbia with automation advancements that will improve production capacity. QUOTES “The McEntire… Continue Reading »

Capital Concrete Co. grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Fairfield County

Capital Concrete Co., a construction materials supplier, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Fairfield County. The company’s $8.25 million investment will create 17 new jobs. Founded in 2006, Capital Concrete Co. has four, existing South Carolina locations providing ready-mix concrete products for all project types. The new… Continue Reading »

South Carolina achieves second-highest industry recruitment in 2023

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2023 industry recruitment results which reflect sustained economic activity. From January to December 2023, the state announced total capital investment of $9.22 billion, the second largest amount in state history. That investment represents 81 projects and 14,120 announced jobs. “Once again, South Carolina has… Continue Reading »

OneH2 expands US footprint with first South Carolina operation in York County

OneH2, a leader in sustainable hydrogen solutions, today announced it is expanding its U.S. footprint by establishing the company’s first South Carolina operation in York County. The $16 million investment will create 87 new jobs by 2026. Created in 2015 and headquartered in Longview, North Carolina, OneH2 designs and manufactures innovative products ranging from hydrogen… Continue Reading »

TMC Transportation grows Southeast presence with expansion in Richland County

TMC Transportation one of the trucking industry’s premier flatbed carriers, today announced it is growing the company’s Southeast presence with the expansion of its regional headquarters in Richland County. The $38 million investment will create 185 new jobs. Employee-owned TMC Transportation has more than 50 years of experience in the trucking industry and a 25-year… Continue Reading »

QTS Data Centers establishing first South Carolina operations in York County

QTS Data Centers (QTS), a leading global provider of colocation data center infrastructure and related services, today announced it will establish operations in York County. The $1 billion investment is the company’s first South Carolina facility and will help establish a technology hub in York County. Data centers power the internet and the digital economy… Continue Reading »

Silfab Solar growing US presence by establishing flagship operation in York County

Silfab Solar, a leading North American solar panel manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its U.S. footprint by establishing operations in York County. The company’s $150 million investment will create 800 new jobs. With more than 40 years of solar experience, Silfab Solar designs, engineers and manufactures its own premium brand of high-efficiency solar panels… Continue Reading »

Mungo Homes Expanding Corporate Headquarters in Richland County

Mungo Homes, a home builder with communities throughout the Southeast, is expanding its corporate headquarters in Richland County. The $10 million investment will create 40 new jobs. Mungo Homes will build a new, 20,250-square-foot facility to house marketing, human resources, information technology, accounting, purchasing and customer service teams. The new building will sit adjacent to… Continue Reading »

STIWA US, Inc. to expand and relocate new North American headquarters in York County

ROCK HILL, S.C. – STIWA US, Inc., a company of the STIWA Group, today announced plans to expand and relocate its new North American headquarters in York County. The company’s $30 million investment will create 48 new jobs over the next five years. Headquartered in Austria, STIWA US, Inc. is an advanced automation company, specializing… Continue Reading »

Palmetto Millworks of the Carolinas, LLC expanding operations in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Palmetto Millworks of the Carolinas, LLC, a locally owned and operated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) column manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The company is investing $5.5 million and creating 47 new jobs. Founded in 2021, Palmetto Millworks of the Carolinas, LLC provides high-quality products, designing every column around… Continue Reading »

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