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Manufacturing

Baxter Manufacturing announced in 2025 that it would invest $15.7 million in its plant near Westminster, in the shadow of the Blue Ridge escarpment in rural Oconee County. The expansion will lead to another 36 jobs for the plastic injection-molded automotive parts maker, the company predicted. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Jan 20, 2026

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 […]

VBASE Oil Co., based in Pendleton, is developing a new high-efficiency, sustainable gear lubricant for U.S. Army vehicles under a $2 million federal award. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 16, 2026

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.

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner built in North Charleston will join Delta Air Lines’ long-haul fleet as part of the carrier’s latest widebody aircraft order. (Photo/Boeing)
Jan 13, 2026

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

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Jan 8, 2026

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 says its largest-ever airplane order with Boeing replenishes its existing fleet and prepares the company for more international flights. (Photo/Boeing)
Jan 8, 2026

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.

The expansion of Ironline Metals’ facility in Hampton County is expected to begin operations this year. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 2, 2026

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.

Fenner Precision Polymers is establishing a new South Carolina manufacturing operation in Cherokee County with a $30 million investment in Gaffney. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Dec 23, 2025

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 […]

The newly expanded Vermeer MV Solutions manufacturing facility in Piedmont adds production, office and training space and is expected to support up to 100 new jobs. (Photo/Vermeer)
Dec 22, 2025

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 is investing $18.5 million to expand operations in Johnsonville, where it has operated since 1955. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Dec 18, 2025

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.

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. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Dec 17, 2025

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.

Aran USA will invest $4 million to expand its Greer facility, doubling production capacity and creating 18 jobs to meet demand for sustainable packaging. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Dec 17, 2025

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.

An F-16 fighter jet conducts a training flight as part of NATO-aligned operations supported by aircraft produced at Lockheed Martin’s Greenville facility. (Photo/Lockheed Martin)
Dec 16, 2025

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.