Expansions

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lift Technologies, Inc. (Lift-Tek), a material handling manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. As a subsidiary of Cascade Corporation, the company’s multimillion-dollar investment will create 41 new jobs. 

Founded in 1999, Lift-Tek designs and manufactures masts, carriages, integral sideshifters and fork positioners for the material handling market. The company’s products are used in industrial trucks, automated guided vehicles, telehandlers, forklifts and more.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – FAYAT Group (FAYAT), a producer of road equipment, today announced it is expanding its Road Equipment Division operations in Fairfield County. The company’s $13.7 million investment will create 75 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – EnerSys, a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, today announced it is expanding its operations in Sumter County. The company’s $6.7 million investment will create 14 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bennettsville Printing, a fabric printer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Marlboro County. The company’s $8.4 million investment will create 24 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – SOPAKCO, a world leader in processed foods, today announced it is expanding its operations in Marlboro County. The company is investing $22.8 million to grow its Bennettsville manufacturing operation.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – EFP, LLC. (Engineered Foam Packaging), an industry leader in high-volume molding, fabrication and cold chain solutions, today announced it is expanding its operations in Lee County. The company’s $31.5 million investment will create 57 new jobs.

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 South Carolina operation. The $18.7 million investment will create 31 new jobs. 

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. The company’s $35.5 million investment will create 170 new jobs. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced it plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site and create 500 new jobs over the next five years.

LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, today announced it is expanding its operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $16 million investment will create 32 new jobs. 

Founded in 1994, LaserForm & Machine produces low- and high-volume quantities to meet customers’ needs. The company’s capabilities include laser cutting, forming, turret punching, welding, machining and powder coating.