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
Universal Trade Solutions (UTS)

Universal Trade Solutions (UTS)

Date: October 5, 2011
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $10,000,000
Jobs Created: 100
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: 3PL warehousing, transloading & packaging; indoor and outdoor storage
# of Employees: 30
Website: http://www.universaltradesolutions.com/

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Innovative Composites International

Date: September 6, 2011
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $9,300,000
Jobs Created: 300
Activity Type: New
Country: Canada
Description: Composite materials for pre-fab housing

Aflac

Aflac

Date: August 22, 2011
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Investment: $0
Jobs Created: 80
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Life & health insurance
# of Employees: 572
Website: http://www.aflac.com

Michelin North America Inc. (US #5)

Michelin North America Inc. (US #5)

Date: May 9, 2011
County: Lexington County
Investment: $200,000,000
Jobs Created: 270
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: France
Description: Passenger tire manufacturing
# of Employees: 1470
Website: http://www.michelinman.com

DS Smith

DS Smith

Date: April 27, 2011
County: Lexington County
Investment: $13,795,000
Jobs Created: 60
Activity Type: New
Country: United States
Description: Recyclable corrugated boxes & coolers for food product shipping
# of Employees: 175
Website: https://www.dssmith.com/us/packaging

Aflac

Aflac

Date: February 15, 2011
City: Columbia
County: Richland County
Investment: $0
Jobs Created: 140
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Life & health insurance
# of Employees: 572
Website: http://www.aflac.com

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Verizon

Date: February 3, 2011
County: Richland County
Investment: $0
Jobs Created: 500
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Customer service center for phone service

US Foods

US Foods

Date: January 24, 2011
County: Lexington County
Investment: $10,000,000
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Food distributor & food service supplier
# of Employees: 425
Website: http://www.usfoods.com

Mars Petcare Us Inc

Mars Petcare Us Inc

Date: January 24, 2011
County: Richland County
Investment: $7,548,000
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Dog & cat food manufacturing
# of Employees: 121
Website: http://www.mars.com/global/brands/petcare

Red Collar Pet Foods

Red Collar Pet Foods

Date: January 24, 2011
County: Orangeburg County
Investment: $9,376,000
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: United States
Description: Dog & cat food manufacturing
# of Employees: 100
Website: https://www.redcollarpet.com/

DHL Global Forwarding

DHL Global Forwarding

Date: January 13, 2011
County: Lexington County
Investment: $0
Jobs Created: 140
Activity Type: Expansion
Country: Germany
Description: Logistic services, freight transportation
# of Employees: 425
Website: http://www.dhl-dgf.com

Pure Power Technologies

Pure Power Technologies

Date: December 21, 2010
County: Richland County
Investment: $25,000,000
Jobs Created: 200
Activity Type: Expansion
Country:
Description: Fuel injector mfg, diesel fuel components
# of Employees: 268
Website: http://www.purepowertechnologies.com/