November 12, 2009

Sopakco opens second facility in Mullins

Sopakco has opened a second facility called Sopakco Mullins Processing. The 200,000-square-foot facility represents a $10 million investment. It’s been in operation three or four weeks and hosts about 50 associates.


November 11, 2009

Some ESAB workers do not report to work Thursday

ESAB Welding and Cutting in Florence is experiencing electrical issues and is not operating as normal. As a result, some employees will not need to report to work Thursday morning.


November 10, 2009

Beneteau redesigns factory for ‘lean manufacturing’

Beneteau USA Inc. is in the process of revamping its’ 250,000 square foot facility into the most modern big sailboat factory in America.


November 03, 2009

Aviation companies to bring 50 new jobs to the Grand Strand

At a ceremony attended by Mr. Mark Sanford, AvCraft Support Services and Indaer today announced a joint venture to provide seamless regional aircraft heavy maintenance to customers throughout the Americas, creating up to 50 new jobs over the next three years.


October 22, 2009

New South Lumber to expand in Darlington County

New South Lumber Co., a member of the Canfor group of companies, officially announced the expansion of its Darlington facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.


October 15, 2009

Florence County Council gives final OK to incentives for company

Florence County Council has given its final approval to incentive and lease agreements for an advanced-materials company looking to create about 120 jobs in Lake City.


October 13, 2009

Company looks to reclaim carbon fiber in Lake City

Florence County Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on incentive and lease agreements for a North Carolina-based advanced-materials company looking to create about 120 jobs in Lake City.

Electrical issues still impacting ESAB, some employees to stay home

Some employees were asked not to report to work on Tuesday, and the same goes for Wednesday.


October 12, 2009

ESAB in Florence experiencing electrical issues, employees impacted

ESAB Welding and Cutting in Florence began experiencing electrical issues on Monday and is not operating as normal.


September 29, 2009

Softee will expand in Marion County, create 262 jobs

Softee Supreme Diaper Corp. is making a $6 million investment expected to create 262 jobs in Marion County during the next four years.


September 03, 2009

Bottled water company considering site in Chesterfield County

The Chesterfield County Economic Development Board announced Monday that Nestlé Waters North America Inc. is considering sites in Chesterfield County for a potential spring water source and bottling facility


August 07, 2009

Economists expect Horry County jobless levels to rise

Though the national unemployment rate fell to 9.5 percent in July, local economists say South Carolina’s unemployment levels may reach 14 or 15 percent by the end of the year.


July 29, 2009

Georgetown’s port picks up renewable-energy business

The Port of Georgetown picked up 66,000 tons of cargo a year and up to 45 additional jobs as part of a renewable energy company’s plan to ship wood briquettes to Europe.


July 25, 2009

Florence man ready to return to job after taking ‘bad step’

Eric Boatwright was on a training pole, took a “bad step” and remembers the world being in black and white for a fraction of a second before he fell 50 feet to the ground.


July 16, 2009

Industry to build larger Florence County facility

Florence County Council has voted to seek quotes for a road extension and stormwater improvements as an industry in the area seeks to build a new, larger facility.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement