Glenstar leases 1.3M-square-foot Gaffney space to major employer
First Solar will lease 1.3M square feet at Cherokee Commerce Center 85 in Gaffney for a $330M manufacturing plant expected to create 600 jobs by late 2026.
Stäubli expands Duncan cleanroom for AI data center cooling
Stäubli has expanded its Duncan cleanroom facility to boost U.S. production of liquid-cooling connectors as AI workloads increase power density in data centers.
From textiles to tech: SC manufacturing surges ahead
South Carolina manufacturing is shifting toward advanced technology, higher-skill jobs and major automotive growth as production rises despite workforce changes.
BMarko Structures opens Williamston facility with 225 jobs
BMarko Structures will create 225 jobs at its new Williamston facility, expanding modular building operations and strengthening advanced manufacturing along the I-85 corridor.
GE Vernova secures naming rights for new Greenville soccer park
GE Vernova secured naming rights for GE Vernova Park at BridgeWay Station in Mauldin, supporting the Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty with a multi-year partnership.
First Solar invests $330M to expand manufacturing in SC
First Solar is investing $330 million in a new Cherokee County facility in Gaffney, expanding solar manufacturing in South Carolina and creating 600 new jobs.
German alliance to open U.S. headquarters in Laurens County
Kipp Group will invest $12.2 million to open its U.S. headquarters in Laurens County, creating 19 jobs and boosting South Carolina’s industrial growth.
Scout Motors picks Charlotte for new corporate headquarters
Scout Motors will establish its corporate headquarters in Charlotte while building a $2.3B EV production center in Blythewood, creating 4,000 jobs.
OPINION: Making and keeping manufacturing great in South Carolina
Clemson University’s Ramy Harik outlines how education, leadership, and policy reforms can strengthen U.S. manufacturing and rebuild its workforce.
Boeing secures more Central Asia jet orders for North Charleston-made planes
Boeing wins orders for up to 37 airplanes from airlines in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan following the C5+1 Summit at the White House.
Boeing begins 787 Dreamliner expansion at North Charleston facility
Boeing has started construction on a $1 billion expansion at its North Charleston 787 Dreamliner plant, adding 1,000 jobs and boosting production by 2026.
Sonoco restructures global consumer packaging units
Sonoco is merging its Metal Packaging and Rigid Paper units into a global Consumer Packaging structure to streamline operations and boost innovation.













