Manufacturing Archives

Shamrock Technologies Inc. moving HQ to Gray Court, investing $39.6M

Some operations at the Gray Court building are expected to be online by the end of 2027, with all phases completed by the end of 2030.

Hydrite Chemical Co. announces $63M investment to expand operations in Laurens

Hydrite operates a network of manufacturing facilities, warehouses and laboratories in California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Texas.

Coastal Precast Systems announces $9M investment to establish Laurens County operations

The investment at 308 Commerce Ave. is expected to create 70 jobs.

Aran USA announces $4M investment to expand Greer operations

The facility’s expansion is expected to be completed in July 2026.

First Solar Inc. plans $330M facility in Cherokee County

First Solar, a major global manufacturer of solar technology, is investing $330 million to build a new Cherokee County production facility.

Alinabal Group to open manufacturing facility in Greer

The Upstate location is expected to be operational in early 2026.

BMarko Structures to establish manufacturing operations in Williamston

The business is expected to create 225 full-time jobs at the facility at 134 Long Road.

Kipp Group plans $12.2M investment to set up U.S. headquarters in Fountain Inn

Operations at the Fountain Inn location are expected to be online in January 2027.

Upstate colleges strive to meet manufacturing workforce demands

Upstate South Carolina had approximately 117,277 jobs in the manufacturing sector in 2024, according to the Upstate SC Alliance.

Spartanburg Talent Gap Analysis highlights Upstate SC labor challenges

A nationwide demographic shift is prompting local leaders to look at labor trends and evaluate new ways of attracting and retaining talent.