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08
Dec
South Carolina Port Facts
Posted by: rblackwell
South Carolina’s major ports can be found in Charleston and Georgetown. To learn more about SC ports, click “Read Our Blog.” Read the rest of this entry »
24
Oct
Forbes Lists Greenville as Having a Top 10 Downtown
Posted by: rblackwell
Forbes included downtown Greenville on its list of 10 cities with America’s Best Downtowns.
As recently as fifteen years ago, there would be no chance of Greenville making anybody’s list of top downtown areas. Suffering from decades worth of neglect losing business to the suburbs, the city engaged in an aggressive renewal project that has been enormously successful in transforming the downtown into a thriving cluster of new homes, shops, restaurants, and arts offerings. “There are pedestrian areas where people are walking around and shopping, and it’s really different from the other cities in South Carolina,” says Clampet. The addition of a BMW plant 30 miles outside the city has had a big impact on the workers coming in, and has changed it, in Clampet’s terms, “from a backwater to a really functioning and beautiful place.”
Read the entire report in Forbes by clicking here.
26
Aug
New Leadership Institute Launched in Upstate South Carolina
Posted by: rblackwell
A new executive leadership institute has been launched in Upstate South Carolina. QLI International offers corporations and businesses specialized workshops to help ensure leadership success. Read the rest of this entry »
23
Aug
Website Answers Question Why South Carolina?
Posted by: rblackwell
The South Carolina Power Team recently added new target industry data and information to its website www.SCpowerteam.com. The enhancements give the web visitor feedback on why many world class companies have chosen to locate their operations in the state.
“Our latest advertising campaign is designed to tell our targets how a location in South Carolina can add value to their bottom line,” said Fred Gassaway, EVP of Marketing at the Power Team. “By including these messages in our website, we are delivering our story more comprehensively through an interactive, 24×7 platform.”
In addition to general information, visitors to the upgraded Power Team website can also read “Why South Carolina?” as related to the following industry sectors: automotive, aerospace, logistics, medical and renewable energy. Visit today at www.SCpowerteam.com.
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The South Carolina Power Team represents the state’s electric cooperatives and Santee Cooper in their industry recruitment efforts. With economic development experience unmatched in the state, the South Carolina Power Team provides professional, cost-free site location counseling to help new industrial and distribution facilities find a home and existing ones expand.
17
Aug
Griffin Thermal Products Expands in the Upstate
Posted by: rblackwell
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Greenville Area Development Corporation today announced that Griffin Thermal Products LLC, a maker of thermal transfer products for automotive and industrial sectors, will relocate its existing operations to a significantly larger facility in Piedmont in Greenville County. Read the rest of this entry »
15
Jul
Fundraising to Kick Off with Members Serving on Volunteer Workforce at Downtown Alive on Thursday, July 28, All Tips from the Evening Will Go Directly to Habitat for Humanity Project Read the rest of this entry »
07
Jul
PRETTL Launches New Greenville County Operations
Posted by: rblackwell
PRETTL Electronics Greenville Inc., a new enterprise, will launch operations this summer to produce inverters for the fast-growing solar panel industry. The new operation will be housed at PRETTL Electric Corporation’s existing Greenville County facility, company officials and representatives of the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Greenville Area Development Corporation announced this week.
The new business initiative and addition of a custom production line will account for the addition of at least 80 new jobs and investment of upwards of $1.5 million in specialty equipment and space upfitting over the next three years at PRETTL’s facility at 1721 White Horse Road in Greenville. Hiring for at least a dozen positions to launch the effort will begin immediately, officials announced.
Founded in Germany in 1953, PRETTL has grown to encompass over 5,000 employees at 33 locations in 19 countries around the world, through four primary business units: Automotive, Consumer, Home Appliances and Electronics. PRETTL operations were originally established in Greenville in 1988, where upwards of 100 associates are currently employed.
PRETTL’s Electronics Division is a leading end-to-end supplier for electronics providers, offering services ranging from research and development to manufacturing and service after the sale. PRETTL products are found in such diverse industries as medical engineering, telecommunications, automotive and lighting, with the company’s diverse product portfolio including electronic components for wireless systems, wireless communication modules, and inverters for photovoltaic and drive system applications.
PRETTL Electronics Greenville Inc. represents the electronics division’s first presence in the United States marketplace and will result in the assembly of inverters for solar energy producers, with distribution handled by PRETTL’s sister company REFUsol. Inverters are electrical devices that convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) at any required voltage and frequency with the use of appropriate transformers, switching, and control circuits. Inverters are commonly used to supply AC power from DC sources such as solar panels or wind turbines.
“Our goal with this initiative is to provide outstanding customer service, product quality, high value, and rapid delivery to meet the needs of customers in the growing alternative energy space,” said Rainer Koschate, chief operations manager of Prettl Electronics Greenville, Inc. “We are pleased to establish operations here in Greenville County, are very appreciative for the support and leadership of the Greenville Area Development Corporation, readySC, South Carolina Department of Commerce, and everyone who assisted in making this announcement a reality.”
The jobs being added include assemblers, quality support positions, planners, warehousing and related positions, Koschate noted. To fill the positions, PRETTL is working with readySC in the recruiting and training of associates. All positions being recruited for will pay “competitive market wages with full benefits based on experience,” he added. Applications for Prettl Electronics are being accepted at the One Stop/Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Office at McAlister Square in Greenville. The jobs are also posted on the Virtual One Stop system where individuals can apply online from anywhere in the state (www.sconestop.org).
“PRETTL has been part of our state’s business community for years and we look forward to the company expanding its presence in South Carolina with this new initiative. The announcement of the new jobs and investment serves as another indication that our state is doing the right things to attract business from around the globe,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.
“South Carolina has a strong trade relationship with Germany, with a number of Germany-based companies investing in our state. PRETTL’s decision to further invest in our state will certainly help strengthen that relationship as well as create new jobs for South Carolinians. We appreciate PRETTL’s decision to continue doing business in the Palmetto State,” said Bobby Hitt, Secretary of Commerce.
“PRETTL is a wonderful example of a company that combines world-class technology, lean processes and local talent to succeed here in the Upstate,” said Chris Riley, Chairman of the Greenville Area Development Corporation. “The company is an important member of our international business community and adds to the economic vitality to be found here in Greenville County.”
22
Jun
Welcome LeChase Construction to the Upstate SC Alliance Contributor Family
Posted by: rblackwell
06
Jun
Nominations Open for Silver Crescent Awards Honoring SC Manufacturers
Posted by: rblackwell
Tenth annual awards to recognize world-class standards in manufacturing, commitment to workforce, community and environment
31
May
South Carolina Economic Outlook
Posted by: rblackwell
The South Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Research has released the May 2011 edition for the Economic Outlook. Click Here to read the full report.
