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Manufacturing

A new WARN report details widespread layoffs across South Carolina, with more than 1,300 workers affected by closures and workforce reductions. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 22, 2026

South Carolina layoffs top 1,300 in WARN report

South Carolina WARN report shows over 1,300 layoffs tied to plant closures and cuts at firms including Milliken, International Paper and DHL Solutions.

An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner supports the carrier’s expanding global network and growing cargo demand. (Photo/Boeing)
Apr 21, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines orders six Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Ethiopian Airlines confirms order for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to expand global routes boost cargo capacity and modernize its fleet.

Idealworks, a German industrial automation company, has selected Greenville for its U.S. headquarters to expand robotics solutions across North America. (Photo/Idealworks)
Apr 16, 2026

German company opens US headquarters in Greenville

German automation firm Idealworks selects Greenville for its U.S. headquarters, expanding robotics solutions across North America.

Suniva plans to open a 4.5-gigawatt solar cell manufacturing facility in Laurens County, investing $350 million and creating 564 jobs. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 14, 2026

Suniva to build $350M solar factory in Laurens County

Suniva plans a $350M solar cell factory in Laurens County, creating 564 jobs and boosting U.S. energy manufacturing capacity.

Signature Foods USA is opening its first South Carolina manufacturing facility in Powders-ville, bringing more than 200 jobs to Anderson County where workers will make dips and spreads. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 3, 2026

Signature Foods USA invests $11.5M in Anderson County

Signature Foods USA invests $11.5 million in Anderson County to open its first South Caro-lina facility, creating 202 jobs in Powdersville.

Zero Industrial has expanded its leadership team as it scales clean energy projects across the U.S. and Canada. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 3, 2026

Zero Industrial adds energy leaders to drive growth

Charleston-based Zero Industrial names new chief commercial officer and board member as it expands clean energy projects across North America.

Clemson University’s Advanced Materials Innovation Complex brings cutting-edge research and education under one roof. (Photo/Luke Norton)
Mar 31, 2026

Clemson opens Advanced Materials Innovation Complex

Clemson University opens its Advanced Materials Innovation Complex, a 150,000-square-foot research hub advancing materials science and innovation.

The Volvo Cars plant in Ridgeville will become the sole global production site for the Polestar 3. (Photo/Volvo Cars)
Mar 31, 2026

Polestar brings China production operations to Ridgeland plant

Polestar consolidates Polestar 3 production in South Carolina at Volvo’s Ridgeville plant, ending China assembly.

AVM Group plans a new headquarters in Mount Pleasant as part of a $5 million investment in Charleston County. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 27, 2026

AVM Group to open HQ in Charleston County

AVM Group will invest $5 million to open its national headquarters in Charleston County, creating 30 jobs and expanding controlled environment operations.

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, assembled in North Charleston, was named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina after a global vote. Pictured are Stephanie DeFreese from Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. SCMC’s Sara Hazzard, Gov. Henry McMaster and Boeing's Jessica Williford. (Photo/SCMC)
Mar 24, 2026

Boeing 787 named coolest thing made in South Carolina

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner built in North Charleston wins South Carolina’s Coolest Thing Made contest highlighting the state’s manufacturing strength.

RCB Development’s redeveloped industrial facility on Coosaw Creek Boulevard in North Charleston is now fully leased to two growing companies. (Photo/Keen Eye Marketing)
Mar 20, 2026

RCB Development fully leases North Charleston facility

RCB Development redevelops and fully leases 91000-square-foot North Charleston industrial facility to Waterside Business Logistics and Smithey Ironware.

United Composite Materials will move into existing facilities and be ready for operations this summer. (Photo/GADC)
Mar 19, 2026

United Composite Materials invests $17.5M in Greer

United Composite Materials is investing $17.5M in a Greer facility, creating 50 jobs and expanding advanced materials manufacturing in Greenville County.