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
and $ investments in
Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA)

Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA)

Date: June 28, 2017
County: Newberry County
Investment: $380,000,000
Jobs Created: 954
Activity Type: New
Country: South Korea
Description: Washing machine & home appliance manufacturing
# of Employees: 1100
Website: http://www.samsung.com/us/

China Hengshi Foundation Co. Ltd.

China Hengshi Foundation Co. Ltd.

Date: May 18, 2017
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Investment: $11,100,000
Jobs Created: 48
Activity Type: New
Country: China
Description: Fiberglass fabric production
Website: http://www.chinahengshi.com.cn

LulaRoe

LulaRoe

Date: April 26, 2017
County: Richland County
Investment: $35,000,000
Jobs Created: 1000
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Distribution of women's clothing
# of Employees: 130
Website: http://www.lularoe.com

WeylChem US

WeylChem US

Date: April 12, 2017
County: Kershaw County
Investment: $13,000,000
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: Germany
Description: Specialty chemicals
# of Employees: 125
Website: http://www.weylchem.com/home-en.html

Southern Current

Southern Current

Date: March 7, 2017
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $10,000,000
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Solar energy farm
Website: https://southerncurrentllc.com/

Alimex Precision in Aluminum

Alimex Precision in Aluminum

Date: March 2, 2017
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Investment: $2,000,000
Jobs Created: 27
Activity Type: New
Country: United Kingdom
Description: Manufactures cast aluminum plates used for molds & dies in the plastics industry
# of Employees: 18
Website: http://www.alimex.uk.com/

Dempsey Wood Products

Dempsey Wood Products

Date: February 22, 2017
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $7,000,000
Jobs Created: 28
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Sawmills
# of Employees: 100
Website: http://www.dempseywoodproducts.com/

Roy's Wood Products Inc.

Roy's Wood Products Inc.

Date: February 14, 2017
County: Kershaw County
Investment: $2,500,000
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Custom cabinets, molding & flooring
# of Employees: 75
Website: http://www.royswoodproducts.com

Tradewind Energy

Tradewind Energy

Date: February 1, 2017
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $85,000,000
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Solar energy farm
Website: http://www.tradewindenergy.com

Capgemini

Capgemini

Date: January 11, 2017
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Investment: $1,700,000
Jobs Created: 100
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Insurance software services provider, advanced technology center & consulting
# of Employees: 320
Website: https://www.capgemini.com/

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NARENCO

Date: December 28, 2016
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $89,100,000
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Solar energy farm and production

Husqvarna

Husqvarna

Date: December 22, 2016
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $45,400,000
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: Sweden
Description: Riding lawn tractors
# of Employees: 800
Website: http://www.husqvarna.com