With news syndicated from SC Biz News, here you’ll find the latest insights and updates from the dynamic world of manufacturing. From emerging trends to innovative strategies, we bring you comprehensive coverage from the heart of the Southeast’s manufacturing hub.
Octapharma to invest $1.5B in York County facility
July 29, 2026 | SC News Biz Octapharma will invest $1.5 billion in its first U.S. manufacturing and production facility in York County. The project is expected to create more than 1,500 jobs in Rock Hill. The facility will [...]
Airsys brings energy-saving data center cooling to Upstate
July 29, 2026 | SC News Biz Airsys invested $60 million in a new global headquarters and manufacturing campus in Woodruff. The facility will create 215 jobs and begin production in early 2027. The company’s liquid cooling technology reduces [...]
Charleston designer creates beekeeping suit for women
July 28, 2026 | SC News Biz Charleston designer and third-generation beekeeper Jenna York founded Jeometry Beewear to create protective suits designed specifically for women. The lightweight “Sunny Suit” weighs less than two pounds and is made from recycled [...]
WiJo Pouches opens Lexington manufacturing facility
July 28, 2026 | SC News Biz Cohn Construction completed WiJo Pouches‘ first North American production facility in Lexington. The 30,000-square-foot plant includes climate-controlled production space and a dedicated cleanroom. The project was completed on an accelerated schedule to [...]
SCRA joins NSF Grid Modernization Engine initiative
July 24, 2026 | SC News Biz SCRA is a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas. The initiative begins with a $15 million investment and could receive up to $160 million over the next [...]
Fortified Solar to make $23M expansion in Greenville County, add 151 jobs
July 22, 2026 | SC News Biz Fortified Solar is investing $22.75 million to expand operations in Greenville County. The project will create 151 new jobs and increase manufacturing capacity. The company manufactures steel solar roofing systems and building-integrated [...]