The Heart of Growth

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

From innovative start-ups to multi national enterprises, a diverse mix of businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations are relocating and expanding in the Central SC Region.

Shared Development, Shared Growth, Shared Prosperity

The Central SC Region has welcomed jobs
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Valagro

Date: May 24, 2018
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $14,000,000
Jobs Created: 47
Activity Type: New
Country: Italy
Description: Specialty fertilizers and biostimulants
Website: http://www.valagro.com/

Meritor Automotive

Date: May 9, 2018
County: Clarendon County
Investment: $5,200,000
Jobs Created: 31
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Heavy vehicle braking systems, brakes
# of Employees: 170
Website: http://www.meritor.com

Canfor Southern Pine

Date: May 3, 2018
County: Kershaw County
Investment: $40,000,000
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: Canada
Description: Dimension lumber & SYP remanufacturing
# of Employees: 177
Website: http://www.canfor.com

Midlands Solar LLC

Date: April 11, 2018
County: Calhoun County
Investment: $80,000,000
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Solar energy farm
Website: https://www.communityenergyinc.com

Universal Forest Products (UFP Cameron)

Date: April 3, 2018
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $6,100,000
Jobs Created: 120
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Manufacturing of wood trusses and wood products
Website: https://www.ufpi.com

Ecomelida, Inc.

Date: March 8, 2018
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $52,000,000
Jobs Created: 200
Activity Type: New
Country: China
Description: Recycles milk cartons, juice cartons to manufacture paper, aluminum foils, plastics
Website: http://www.ecolida.com/English/

Colite

Date: March 7, 2018
County: Richland County
Investment: $2,500,000
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Global, full-service sign manufacturer
# of Employees: 117
Website: http://www.colite.com

Eagle Solar Group

Date: February 28, 2018
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $87,900,000
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Solar Energy Farm
Website: https://www.eaglesolargroup.com

Tradewind Energy

Date: February 14, 2018
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $89,000,000
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Solar energy farm
Website: http://www.tradewindenergy.com

Zeus Industrial Products Inc. - Orangeburg, SC Sales & Marketing

Date: February 6, 2018
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $15,900,000
Jobs Created: 20
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Sales & marketing office for high-performance polymer tubing for aerospace, automotive, medical & other industries
# of Employees: 188
Website: http://www.zeusinc.com

Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. - Gaston, SC

Date: February 2, 2018
County: Calhoun County
Investment: $76,000,000
Jobs Created: 350
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: High-performance polymer tubing for aerospace, automotive, medical & other industries
# of Employees: 175
Website: http://www.zeusinc.com

Tree Brand Packaging

Date: January 10, 2018
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $1,300,000
Jobs Created: 28
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Manufacturer of wood pallets, skids and specialty crating
Website: http://www.treebrand.com