Manufacturing

Orian Rugs recently announced a $13 million expansion at its Anderson County facility. The expansion is expected to create 125 jobs in 2014.

BMW reported that overall North American sales were up 10.5 percent in January, including both BMW and MINI brands.

Sandvik Inc., manufacturer of carbide inserts for the metal cutting industry and subsidiary of the Swedish company Sandvik AB, is expanding its operations in Oconee County, the company announced Tuesday.

Car enthusiasts and curious shoppers alike descended upon Greenville’s TD Convention Center last weekend to get a look at the latest in automobiles and participate in a national giveaway.

In a series of funding initiatives, electric bus manufacturer Proterra has raised millions to bolster its infrastructure and ongoing product development.

The third annual S.C. Automotive Summit will be held Feb. 18-20 at the Hyatt Hotel in Greenville.

Stueken LLC, which provides precision deep-draw and metal stamping components to the automotive, electronics and consumer goods markets, announced Tuesday a $3.2 million investment that will create at least 27 new jobs and expand its Fountain Inn location.

PackIQ, manufacturer of packaging for automotive, aerospace, defense, armed forces, heavy trucking and power sports in Anderson County, announced that it will expand its existing operations.

Advanced Composite Materials LLC, a developer and manufacturer of specialty silicon carbide products and related composites, announced last week that it will expand operations at its existing facility in Greenville County, investing $3 million and creating between six and 10 new jobs.

If your child sat on Santa’s lap this year, there’s a good chance that red velvet suit was made right here in the Upstate.