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August 20, 2020

Swedish manufacturer FlexQube to provide Spartanburg market solutions with Spark Center SC location

FlexQube, a Swedish manufacturer of custom, automated manufacturing components, will locate at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center SC to begin providing solutions in the Upstate automotive manufacturing market. FlexQube offers a unique and patented concept that delivers modular, flexible material-handling carts used inside manufacturing assembly plants. With manufacturing in Sweden and the U.S., and distribution […]

August 19, 2020

JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. and Global Trade Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County

More than $4.5 million investment will create 78 new jobs JIDA Industrial Solutions, Inc. (JIDA), a global enterprise that specializes in intelligent material handling, and its third-party logistics (3PL) subsidiary, Global Trade Logistics (GTL), today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The more than $4.5 million investment will create 78 new jobs over […]

January 16, 2020

Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County

Investment in Greer location to create 25 additional jobs in Greenville County Refresco, a global-leading, independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The company’s investment is projected to create 25 new jobs. Founded in 1999, Refresco provides a variety of services from […]

December 2, 2022

Germany & South Carolina: A Unique Economic Relationship

German business leaders share insight on the transatlantic economy The Upstate SC Alliance recently partnered with the European American Chamber of Commerce – Carolinas, German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., and World Affairs Council Upstate to host an event featuring business and trade updates from Germany. With nearly 140 German companies calling […]

October 31, 2022

Six economic trends that you need to know

Upstate SC Alliance publishes new strategic plan to address economic macrotrends and boost region’s competitiveness As we find ourselves in unique economic times within a shifting business landscape, the Upstate SC Alliance has responded by researching macroeconomic trends and developing a robust strategic plan to address those trends in our region. The Alliance facilitated meetings […]

October 4, 2022

CNC Operator Takes Control of Her Career

Upstate mom Lynn Rogers has launched a career with automotive manufacturer ZF following a 4-month training program. It’s an example of how individuals can Skill Up and Move Up with short-term training for in-demand technical occupations.

February 4, 2022

The Upstate Company Keeping us Connected

There’s an Upstate-headquartered company keeping the world connected: AFL, a patent-generating powerhouse whose products span the telecommunications industry and enable next-generation technology.

January 10, 2022

Business Recruitment Leader Reflects on Upstate

From a textile history to an international melting pot where manufacturing and technology intersect, outgoing Director of Business Recruitment Jacob Hickman reflects on the Upstate’s magnetism and opportunities.

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