Manufacturing

Giti Tire to Establish Chester County Manufacturing Plant, create 1,700 jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Giti Tire, the 10th largest tire company in the world, will establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Chester County. The company plans to invest $560 million and create 1,700 new jobs over the next decade in order to meet the growing demand of the North American market. The company announced its plans today during… Continue Reading »

Hidral USA Inc. Chooses Fairfield County for New Facility

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Hidral USA Inc., a manufacturer of freight elevators, platforms, lifts and vertical reciprocating conveyors, has selected Fairfield County for its new sales office, the company’s first facility in North America. The $1.5 million investment is expected to create 25 new jobs with plans to expand the initial sales office to include manufacturing over the next five… Continue Reading »

Pulcra Chemicals to Expand in York County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pulcra Chemicals, a worldwide supplier of innovative specialty chemicals, is expanding its South Carolina manufacturing operation in York County. The $3.1 million investment will create 17 new jobs with an average wage of $22.00 per hour. With more than 135 years of process and engineering experience, Pulcra Chemicals specializes in providing high-performance products and system… Continue Reading »

BOMAG Americas Establishes Headquarters in Fairfield County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – BOMAG Americas, a producer of compaction equipment, milling machines, asphalt pavers and reclaimer/stabilizers for road building and other construction markets, will be establishing its North America headquarters in Fairfield County. The $18.2 million investment is expected to bring 121 new jobs along with a showcase room and BOMAG’s assembly operation. The new facility will… Continue Reading »

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