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Manufacturing

Utz produces customized reusable plastic packaging solutions at eight locations on three continents, with Sumter slated to join their locations in 2028. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Feb 12, 2026

Georg Utz to invest $40M in Sumter County facility

Georg Utz Inc. plans a $40 million Sumter County manufacturing facility creating 50 jobs and producing rigid returnable plastic packaging starting in 2028.

Hydrite Chemical Co. is expanding operations in Laurens County with a $63 million investment expected to create new jobs and support industrial growth in the region. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Feb 11, 2026

Hydrite Chemical to invest $63M in Laurens County expansion

Hydrite Chemical Co. is investing $63 million in a new Laurens County facility, creating 13 jobs and expanding operations with labs, warehouses and logistics space.

High Noon Sun Sips, made in Chester, emerged victorious from the 2025 Manufacturing Madness competition. (Photo/Gallo)
Feb 10, 2026

SC Manufacturing Madness seeks coolest product made in SC

South Carolina Manufacturing Madness returns for its fifth year, inviting public votes to choose the Coolest Thing Made in SC. Nominations open through Feb. 19.

Huwell US Inc. is opening a 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Gaffney, marking the Italian cosmetics company’s first U.S. operation and creating 25 jobs in Cherokee County. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Feb 5, 2026

Huwell selects Cherokee County for first U.S. plant

Italian cosmetics manufacturer Huwell is investing $11.6 million in a Gaffney facility, creating 25 jobs and expanding U.S. production of hair lighteners.

Airsys opens its first European manufacturing facility in Páty, Hungary, expanding the South Carolina–based company’s global footprint. (Photo/Airsys Cooling Technologies Inc.)
Feb 4, 2026

Airsys establishes Hungary manufacturing facility

Airsys Cooling Technologies establishes a Hungary manufacturing facility near Budapest, expanding European production while investing in a new Woodruff headquarters.

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Feb 3, 2026

That wall between design and manufacturing that still exists

South Carolina must move beyond build-to-print manufacturing and invest in design and innovation hubs to fuel long-term growth and global competitiveness.

State and local leaders say the investment strengthens South Carolina’s role in rare earth processing and circular manufacturing. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 30, 2026

Cyclic Materials invests $82M in Chesterfield County

Cyclic Materials will invest more than $82 million in Chesterfield County to open a rare earth recycling facility, creating 90 jobs and supporting EV manufacturing.

Dawsongroup tcs USA’s Superbox designs and builds modular cold chain system components. The company is setting up U.S. headquarters in Charleston with plans to support food, pharmaceutical and chemical supply chains across the United States. (Photo/Dawsongroup tcs USA)
Jan 29, 2026

Superbox launces US operations with Charleston headquarters

Dawsongroup tcs USA launches Superbox, a modular cold chain system, in Charleston, leveraging the Port of Charleston to serve U.S. food and pharma supply chains.

Inland Port Greer has helped put Upstate importers and exporters several hours closer to the sea, making it more convenient for manufacturers such as BMW to bring in parts and export finished vehicles. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Jan 27, 2026

South Carolina economy shows strength amid growth challenges

South Carolina’s economy remains strong entering 2026, driven by manufacturing and life sciences, though affordability, tariffs and uncertainty pose challenges.

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Jan 27, 2026

JGB Brothers to invest $7M, create 40 jobs in Bamberg County

JGB Brothers will invest $7 million to open a food fiber manufacturing facility in Bamberg County, creating 40 jobs and expanding South Carolina agribusiness.

Leonardo DRS designs and delivers advanced power and propulsion solutions engineered for the world’s most demanding maritime and battlefield environments. (Photo/Leonardo DRS)
Jan 26, 2026

Leonardo DRS opens Navy facility in Goose Creek

Leonardo DRS has opened a Goose Creek naval power facility to expand U.S. Navy shipbuilding and submarine production capacity and advanced propulsion systems.

A rendering shows where Tri-County Technical College’s mechatronics program will be housed. (Rendering/Tri-County Technical College)
Jan 21, 2026

TCTC Anderson campus breaks ground on $31 million program expansion

Tri-County Technical College has begun a $31 million expansion at its Anderson campus to grow workforce development programs and technical training.