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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Wire Mesh Corporation

Date: March 10, 2015
County: Calhoun County
Investment: $13,900,000
Jobs Created: 50
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Manufacturing & distribution of welded wire products
# of Employees: 30
Website: http://www.wmc-us.com

ThermoKing

Date: January 27, 2015
County: Calhoun County
Investment: $4,100,000
Jobs Created: 36
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Temperature controls for the transportation industry
# of Employees: 37
Website: http://www.thermokingcolumbia.com

Culpeper Wood Preservers Orangeburg

Date: December 30, 2014
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $11,200,000
Jobs Created: 60
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Pressure & outdoor treated wood products
# of Employees: 208
Website: http://culpeperwood.com/

Peak Corporation

Date: November 25, 2014
County: Clarendon County
Investment: $6,600,000
Jobs Created: 59
Activity Type: New
Country: China
Description: Design, manufacturers and global distribution of automotive lifts

Kiswire, Inc.

Date: November 24, 2014
County: Newberry County
Investment: $5,000,000
Jobs Created: 45
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: South Korea
Description: Bead wire & steel cord
# of Employees: 75
Website: http://www.kiswire.com/english/index.asp

IBM

Date: November 21, 2014
County: Richland County
Jobs Created: 100
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Computer programming technical center
# of Employees: 60
Website: http://www.ibm.com/en-us/homepage-a.html

Sigmatex

Date: October 16, 2014
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $12,000,000
Jobs Created: 50
Activity Type: New
Country: United Kingdom
Description: Carbon fiber textiles for the aerospace & automotive industries
# of Employees: 52
Website: http://www.sigmatex.com

Hengst of North America, Inc.

Date: October 8, 2014
County: Kershaw County
Investment: $8,000,000
Jobs Created: 20
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: Germany
Description: Manufactures automotive filters; North American HQ

The Ritedose Corp

Date: September 17, 2014
County: Richland County
Investment: $110,000,000
Jobs Created: 65
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Contract manufacturer with a focus on inhalation & opthalmic products
# of Employees: 550
Website: http://www.ritedose.com

Enor Corporation

Date: August 14, 2014
County: Fairfield County
Jobs Created: 151
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Manufactures plastic toys and outdoor games

Rhythmlink International LLC

Date: June 18, 2014
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Investment: $1,400,000
Jobs Created: 50
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Designs, manufactures, & distributes neurodiagnostic & sleep accessories, medical devices
# of Employees: 49
Website: http://www.rhythmlink.com

Hidral USA

Date: May 7, 2014
County: Fairfield County
Investment: $1,500,000
Jobs Created: 25
Activity Type: New
Country: Spain
Description: Sales of platforms, lifts & freight elevators, residential elevators