E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, plans to establish operations in Greenwood County, investing $38 million and creating 300 new jobs.
Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of Retrieve® sustainable film products, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County.
Symrise Pet Food, a global leader in the pet food industry, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County by building a new state-of-the-art facility. The company’s $65.5 million investment will create 65 new jobs.
Kelley Engineering, a premier designer and manufacturer of custom automation equipment, plans to expand operations in Anderson County, with a $6 million investment and 80 new jobs.
Argo AI (Argo), a global autonomy products and services company, will establish a test facility in Greenville County. The company’s $2.6 million investment is expected to create 40 new jobs.
Fuyao Glass America Inc., a venture of China-based Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (Fuyao Group), plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $34.5 million investment will create 121 new jobs.
ACI Plastics South, a thermoplastics processor and recycler, plans to establish operations in Pickens County. The company’s $4 million investment will create 21 new jobs.
CurTec, a manufacturer of sustainable, high-performance packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Oconee County. The company’s $13 million investment will create 32 new jobs over the next five years.
Thermo King®, the transport refrigeration brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), today announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The $30 million investment will create 220 new jobs and add nearly 300,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity designed to enable and sustain the company’s future growth.
Lollis Metals Fabrication Inc., a metal fabrication and machine shop, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s $2.8 million investment will create 10 new jobs.
Ingram Micro, a leading provider of global technology and supply chain services, plans to expand operations in Spartanburg County. The company is expected to invest more than $37 million in the new facility which is expected to create 203 new jobs.
BMW is expanding its Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop, with $200 million investment to create 200 new jobs.
Diversified Medical Healthcare (DMH), a holding entity with several companies providing healthcare solutions for improved patient care nationwide, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The company’s more than $51 million investment will create 185 new jobs.
Stomagienics Inc. (Stomagienics), a company that provides innovative solutions for cancer survivors and others who have undergone ostomy surgery, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The company will create 30 new jobs over the next three years.
Bericap SC, LLC, a leading global plastic closure manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The company is investing $19.7 million into the expansion.
Blue Diamond Industries establishing first East Coast manufacturing operations in Laurens County. The $18 million investment will create over 90 new jobs.
Somnus Mattress International LLC, a manufacturer of hybrid, memory foam mattresses, plans to establish operations in Cherokee County. The company’s $13 million investment will create 55 new jobs.
Greenidge Generation plans to develop a new cryptocurrency datacenter in Spartanburg County. The $264 million investment will create 40 new tech-sector jobs.
EMUS, a Lithuanian company that produces battery management systems for Lithium-ion battery packs, has established a sales and customer support operations center in Greenville.
Kostwein, an Austrian high-tech machine manufacturer, plans to establish operations in Greenville County, with an $8.5 million investment that will create 95 new jobs.
MycoWorks, a biotechnology company that specializes in mycelium-grown materials for use as sustainable, luxury-quality leather alternatives, plans to establish operations in Union County. The company’s $107 million investment will create 400 new jobs.
Shamrock Technologies, a processor and developer of specialty natural and synthetic wax additives, will establish operations in Laurens County, with a $19.4 million investment .
The New York Timesrecently reported on healthcare training programs from the Upstate, calling out the Greenville Health Care Simulation Center, which is used by the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville and Clemson University School of Nursing.
Reflecting on the wins, announcements and fresh ideas implemented in 2018, we’ve found eight ways the Upstate is positioning for continued economic success.
To help chart the process and players, the Upstate SC Alliance has unveiled a “Roadmap to Exporting Success.”
Businesses often collaborate with partners and vendors to solve challenges, though a policy of “look before you leap” should be employed.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) truly exemplifies the regional collaboration that can be found in the Upstate.
Earlier this month, we visited Capitol Hill and discussed key business issues with staff members of our region’s Senate and Congressional representatives.
As part of our #TeamUpstate campaign, we’d like to recognize the 12 Upstate SC Alliance investor firms whose talented esquires are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 edition.
The City of Greenville’s longtime Deputy City Manager, Nancy Whitworth, was recognized this week as Local Economic Developer of the Year by the Upstate SC Alliance.
Our newest video project explores growing industries across the Upstate and how #TeamUpstate organizations are working together to meet industry needs.
Pickens County native and Greenville Technical College graduate Jason Sams refletcs on his career with aerospace supplier Solar Atmospheres.
Charlotte-based GreerWalker Partner David Walker discusses the firm’s easy expansion into the Upstate with help from the Upstate SC Alliance.
This month, an Upstate charter school will open its doors to offer students with dyslexia better tools for overcoming literacy challenges.
Aerospace supplier landed Southeast facility with help from Upstate SC Alliance.
A new report from the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program cites South Carolina’s 10-county Upstate region and Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) as a model of cluster-based economic development.
Spend time with Thang Nguyen and Brooks Hafner, and you’ll get a glimpse at just how much the Upstate is powered by engineers.
Bloomberg news Federal Reserve reporter Craig Torres shares in a June 25 podcast that data analysis that piqued the outlet’s curiosity about Greenville, the focus of its June 21 piece called “The New South Startup.”
More than BMWs, Michelin and Kazoobie Kazoos, companies all sizes have seen growth as a result of involvement with foreign markets.
Clemson University MBA Director Greg Pickett discusses the work of the Global Competitveness Council.
Union County Development Board’s Kathy Jo Lancaster discusses how a regional economic development approach has boosted the community of 28,000.
BMW Government & Community Relations Manager Max Metcalf discusses the value of a #TeamUpstate approach to economic and community development.
Techtronics Industries (TTI), an Anderson County designer and manufacturer of power tools, shares how open innovation has helped the company grow.
Hundreds of industry executives from medical technology, device and diagnostic companies will gather this week in Greenville for the Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) 2018 MedTech Conference.
The Spark Center SC’s soft landing space was vital to the Netherlands-based company’s transition to the Upstate.
Four Upstate young professionals discussed how their jobs span the globe during Ten at the Top’s the PIQUE on March 22.
We’re encouraging business and community leaders across the region to share their economic development stories through our #TeamUpstate campaign.
In honor of International Month, this infographic demonstrates the global connections and international presence within Upstate South Carolina.
Through this Q&A series, we can learn more about these leaders and how their day jobs align with the GCC.
In this guest blog, Upstate employment attorney Phillip Kilgore breaks down what employers need to know about recent National Labor Relations Board changes.
Southern Business & Development recently named two Upstate projects to its “Big Buffalo Manufacturing Sector Awards.”
Through this Q&A series, we learn more about the leaders of the Upstate Global Competitiveness Council.
If you have any further public relations needs, contact Danielle Besser at 864.283.2316 or dbesser@upstatealliance.com.
