Manufacturing Archives

World Affairs Council of the Upstate to host ‘Supply Chains’ panel discussion on Oct. 29

The panelists include Chuck Baker, Ambassador (Ret.) W. Robert Pearson and Lee Sowell.

How the Upstate’s southern industrial belt is driving regional growth

The steady southward expansion of manufacturing companies and jobs has been a crucial driver in population and economic growth.

Upstate Scout Motors suppliers invest $82M in expansions

According to Scout, prototype validation vehicles will continue to be produced through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027 with customer deliveries expected to begin in 2028.

Adeptus USA to invest $216M in new Anderson County facility

The company’s facility will manufacture processed pine wood products for a variety of applications.

BMW Manufacturing hosting 900 students for career day Oct. 6

Students will experience interactive exhibits, facility tours, hands-on activities and interactions with industry professionals.

Tyson Steel to invest $15.2M in Pickens County for first SC operation

The new 96,000-square-foot facility in Liberty will be the company's first South Carolina operation and is expected to create 20 jobs.

BMW North America secures long-term lease in Wellford logistics park

Developed by Charleston-based Greystar, Mid85 is adjacent to I-85 near the U.S. 29 interchange.

Piedmont’s AG Freight acquired by Michigan-based Behnke Dedicated and Logistics

AG Freight LLC, a transportation and logistics company in Piedmont, was acquired for an undisclosed sum.

Fortified Solar invests nearly $23M to expand Greenville County facility

The investment, which is expected to create more than 150 jobs, will create a new manufacturing facility at 10 A.D. Asbury Road in southern Greenville County

Spartanburg-based Tindall Corporation acquires Atlanta Structural Concrete

Tindall is one of the largest providers of precast concrete solutions.