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South Carolina export sales total $38 billion in 2024, the highest volume since 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that the state’s 2024 export sales totaled $38 billion, the highest volume since 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Eastern Engineered Wood Products selects Anderson County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Eastern Engineered Wood Products (Eastern), a wholesale distributor of engineered wood products, today announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first Sout

Isuzu selects Greenville County to establish its new United States production base

Isuzu North America Corporation (Isuzu), a supplier of commercial vehicles, today announced it has selected Greenville County to establish the company’s new production base in the United States. The company’s $280 million investment will create more than 700 new jobs.

Eaton expands South Carolina footprint with new manufacturing facility in Union County

Eaton, a global leader in intelligent power management technologies, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with new operations in Union County. The company’s $340 million investment will create 700 new jobs and establish a new manufacturing facility for three-phase transformers, critical to the nation’s power grid and across industries.

HII selects Berkeley County to establish its first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – HII (NYSE: HII), a global defense provider, announced it selects Berkeley County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation through the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of W International SC, LLC and Vivid Empire SC, LLC (collectively, “W International”), a South Carolina-based complex metal fabricator specializing in the manufacture of shipbuilding structures, modules and assemblies.

S.C. Commerce announces 2025 Relentless Challenge, StimulateSC grant awards

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the recipients of its 2025 Relentless Challenge and StimulateSC grants, which totaled more than $750,000 granted to 13 projects across the state.

Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs.

Luck Companies growing quarry operations across South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Luck Companies, a provider of crushed stone aggregates and environmental performance products, today announced it is growing its quarry operations across South Carolina. The company will develop new sites in Chester, Edgefield, Saluda and Spartanburg counties and expand its existing sites in Fairfield and Kershaw counties.

South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital investment of $8.19 billion from January to December 2024.

Mesa Land Services establishing operations in Charleston County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mesa Land Services, a provider of easement acquisition and title search solutions, today announced it is establishing its first operation in Charleston County.

Wayne Brothers grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Colleton County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Wayne Brothers, a Design-Build specialty contractor, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new office and operations center in Colleton County.

Senn Brothers Produce grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Jasper County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Senn Brothers Produce, a produce distributor, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Jasper County.

Boeing commits to expand Charleston County operations

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced it plans to expand its operations in Charleston County.

LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding Kershaw County operations

LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, today announced it is expanding its operations in Kershaw County.

Meyn America, LLC growing South Carolina footprint with expansion in Oconee County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leader in poultry processing solutions, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Oconee County.