Rural employment accounts for nearly half of 2025 $9B capital investment
Taking the ranking of the third highest year for the state, South Carolina industries in 2025 committed to a total capital investment of $9.12 billion that will lead to more […]
Pendleton firm develops Army heavy equipment lubricant with $2M award
Pendleton-based VBASE Oil Co. received a $2 million U.S. Army SBIR award to develop high-efficiency, sustainable gear lubricants for military vehicles.
Delta Air Lines orders up to 60 Boeing 787s from North Charleston
Delta Air Lines ordered 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners built in North Charleston, with options for 30 more, to support long-haul international growth
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce names leadership team
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce names Sara Hazzard CEO and announces senior staff following the merger of SCMA and the SC Chamber.
Alaska Airlines’ largest Boeing order includes SC-made Dreamliners
Alaska Airlines orders 110 Boeing jets including 737-10s and South Carolina-built 787 Dreamliners to expand domestic routes and grow global service.
Ironline Metals expanding Hampton County operations
Ironline Metals will invest $6.5 million to expand its Hampton County facility, creating 20 new jobs and increasing steel manufacturing capacity.
International polymer company to invest $30M, add jobs in Gaffney
Fenner Precision Polymers, a manufacturer of reinforced polymer technology, selected Cherokee County to establish the company’s new South Carolina operation. The approximately $30 million investment will create 51 new […]
Vermeer expands Piedmont facility, plans up to 100 jobs
Vermeer MV Solutions opened an expanded Piedmont manufacturing facility, adding production space and office areas and planning up to 100 new jobs.
PRET Advanced Materials investing $18.5M in Florence
PRET Advanced Materials is investing $18.5 million to expand operations in Florence County creating 74 new jobs at its Johnsonville facility.
Texas data center supplier invests $7.4M in first SC facility
A Texas-based data center solutions company is investing $7.4 million to open its first South Carolina facility, creating 49 new jobs in Orangeburg County.
Global packaging company to expand in the Upstate
The company will invest $4 million to expand its Greer facility, doubling production capacity and creating 18 jobs to meet demand for sustainable packaging.
Lockheed Martin completes F-16 jets for pair of NATO allies
Lockheed Martin completed production of F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria and Slovakia at its Greenville facility supporting NATO readiness and allied defense.













