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Year in Review: The top 6 manufacturing stories of 2018

BMW unveils next-generation X4 built in Upstate In February, BMW introduced the second generation of the popular X4 crossover, one of four models produced exclusively at its Spartanburg plant. The…

Lockheed Martin loses bid for $9.2B contract to build trainer jets in Greenville

The Maryland-based aerospace and defense company had proposed to build four aircraft per month at its facility in southern Greenville County.

Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin names new general manager of Greenville facility

Mike Fox, former production operations director for the Maryland-based defense giant’s Integrated Fighter Group programs, has been named general manager and site director of the facility.

Lockheed Martin submits final bid for trainer jet contract

If awarded the contract, the Maryland-based aerospace and defense company will produce four aircraft a month at its facility in southern Greenville County.

Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin to produce new F-16 fighter jets in Greenville

The company plans to hire up to 200 people later this year to support the production of 16 aircraft.

Lockheed Martin’s Greenville facility gears up for major projects in 2018

The Maryland-based aerospace and defense company provides modification, maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for both military and civil aircraft from a 16-hangar facility at the S.C. Technology and Aviation Center in southern Greenville County.

Palmetto State leadership in aerospace – good for America, good for SC

These aerospace manufacturing opportunities are good for our state and help cement the role of the Palmetto State as an aerospace manufacturing center.

Aviation is poised to take off as the next Upstate industry powerhouse

Since 2009, the aviation industry has been making a comeback in the Upstate after eight years of decline following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin completes hangar renovations for T-50A production

On Tuesday, aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin celebrated the opening of its remodeled Hangar 11 at its Greenville Operation Centers at the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC).