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Bridgestone Americas Headquarters to Relocate In Downtown Nashville
March 24, 2015
Project with Tire and Rubber Leader Valued at $232.6 Million, Creates 607 New JobsNASHVILLE Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty and Nashville Mayor Karl Dean along with Bridgestone Americas, Inc. officials announced today the companys plans to relocate its headquarters to downtown Nashville in a
Original Footwear to Begin New Manufacturing Operations in Morristown, Tactical Footwear
March 24, 2015
NASHVILLE Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Original Footwear officials announced today the company will begin new manufacturing operations at 5968 Commerce Blvd. in the Morristown Airport Industrial District. Specializing in creating tactical footwear for law enforcement,
Original Footwear to Begin New Manufacturing Operations in Morristown
March 24, 2015
Tactical Footwear Manufacturer to Invest $10 Million, Create 182 New JobsNASHVILLE Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Original Footwear officials announced today the company will begin new manufacturing operations at 5968 Commerce Blvd. in the Morristown Airport Industrial
Nissan Group Reports October 2014 U.S. Sales
March 24, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan Group:October 2014October 2013% ChangeNissan Group Total sales (units)103,11791,018+13.3Nissan Division sales94,07281,866+14.9Infiniti sales*9,0459,152-1.2Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for October 2014 of 103,117 units, an increase of 13.3 percent over the prior year and an October record.Nissan
Tennessee Tops the Nation for 2013 Foreign Direct Investment Job Commitments
March 24, 2015
2014 Global Location Trends Annual Report Measures Number of Jobs Created from FDI  NASHVILLE Tennessee was ranked the top state in the nation for foreign direct investment (FDI) job commitments in 2013 according to the recently released 2014 Global Location Trends report.  The annual report from the IBM Institute for Business Value
U.S. Zinc completes second phase of zinc oxide expansion
March 24, 2015
HOUSTON - Officials with U.S. Zinc today announced the company has completed the planned expansion project of their domestic zinc oxide plant in Millington, Tenn., ahead of schedule. The expansion will increase zinc oxide production by 8,000 metric tons per year and enable the company to better serve customers and provide reliable supply.The
The Dixie Group Appoints William F. Blue, Jr. To the Board
March 24, 2015
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--The Dixie Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXYN) today announced that its Board of Directors appointed William F. Blue, Jr. to the Board. In commenting on the announcement, Daniel K. Frierson, Dixie s Chairman and CEO, stated, The Board is increasing its size from nine to ten members and has appointed William F. (Bill) Blue to fill the
EFT Source Delivers More Than Three Millions Cards in September, Highlighting Continued Effects of
March 24, 2015
Weekly card production increases 37 percent following a single attackNASHVILLE, Tenn.--In the wake of the most recent high-profile data breach, financial institutions across the country have turned to EFT Source, Inc. to minimize customer impact and quickly reissue replacement cards to account holders affected by the attack.How banks and credit
UNDER ARMOUR To Create 1,500 New Jobs In Mount Juliet
March 24, 2015
New Distribution Center Brings More Than $100 Million Investment in Wilson County  NASHVILLE Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Under Armour, Inc. officials announced today the company will build a new one million square foot distribution and warehousing facility in Beckwith
Legacy Electronics Begins Operations in Canton, S.D.
March 24, 2015
Company is hiring technicians and inspectorsCANTON, S.D--Legacy Electronics, an ISO 9001:2000 certified contract manufacturer, designer and tester of high-speed, high-density memory modules, printed circuit boards and other computer products, has begun production at its 40,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Canton, S.D. A ribbon cutting
Utility Companies, Contractors and Aerial Devices Tackle Hurricane Irene Clean Up
March 24, 2015
WATERTOWN, S.D.--On Aug. 28, Hurricane Irene battered the East Coast and caused the largest electricity outage in more than 25 years. Following the storm, utility companies and contractors were dispatched to begin the challenging task of cleaning up and restoring power to local businesses and homes.Everybody pulled together, right down to our
Former South Dakota Oilseed Processor Facility Going to Bank-Owned Sealed Bid Auction Friday, July
March 24, 2015
Oilseed processing plant includes $19.5 million investment; 25,536 square foot facility on 22 acres capable of processing 375 tons of soybeans per day using a screw press and extraction processMILLER, S.D.--Maas Companies of Rochester, MN will liquidate the former South Dakota Oilseed Processors, LLC facility located between Huron and Pierre
International Recycling Group Embarks on Partnership with United Resource Recovery Corporation
March 24, 2015
New York-based GreenSteel, LLC, and its affiliate, International Recycling Group, LLC (IRG), has sold membership interests in IRG to Spartanburg, South Carolina-based, United Resource Recovery Corporation, Inc. (URRC).IRG is pursuing the goal of 100% utilization of plastic scrap by separating PET, HDPE and other readily recyclable plastic
Sonoco's Chicago-Dupage Plant Named a Sonoco Sustainability Star Award Winner
March 24, 2015
The Company's Chicago rigid paper plant achieves gold-tier award status by going landfill freeHARTSVILLE, S.C.--Sonoco Recycling, Inc. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) and one of the largest packaging recyclers in North America, today announced that Sonoco's Chicago-Dupage rigid paper facility has received a gold-tier Sonoco
Sonoco Recycling Names Fruit of the Loom a Sonoco Sustainability Star Award Winner
March 24, 2015
Palmetto Distribution Center achieves gold-tier award status by going landfill freeHARTSVILLE, S.C.--Sonoco Recycling, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) and one of the largest packaging recyclers in North America, has announced that Fruit of the Loom's Palmetto Distribution Center, located in Summerville, S.C., has received a
Baker Wins Two ACEC-SC 2012 Engineering Honor Awards
March 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C.--The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACECSC) recently awarded The LPA Group Incorporated (LPA), a unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE Amex: BKR), with two 2012 Engineering Honor Awards in both the Small Projects and Transportation categories.LPA provided engineering services to Kershaw County, S.C.,
Spirax Sarco Announces Plant Expansion in Blythewood, South Carolina
March 24, 2015
Blythewood, SC  Spirax Sarco announces it is expanding its Blythewood, South Carolina operation to accommodate growth in its steam system solutions business.  The new facility has over 35,800 square feet of office and production space.Our business is continually growing due to the hard work and dedication of our employees.  This
Sonoco Receives Three Awards in SAM's Sustainability Yearbook 2012
March 24, 2015
HARTSVILLE, S.C.--Sonoco (NYSE: SON) announced that it has been named SAM Gold Class for a second consecutive year by SAM (Sustainable Asset Management) in its Sustainability Yearbook 2012. The Company was also named SAM 2012 Sector Leader and SAM 2012 Sector Mover in the Containers and Packaging sector. This is the first time Sonoco has been named
Carrying the Momentum to MD&M West, Highlighting Absorbable Polymer Technologies
March 24, 2015
ANDERSON, S.C.--Polymers and platforms are our core business, says Dave Shalaby, President of Poly-Med, when referring to the Company's direction at MD&M West. After announcing their consulting services in Chicago, the PMI team will follow the momentum of that show by highlighting their product lines in Anaheim. Consulting is a valuable,
SCRA Contributes $1.45 Billion to South Carolina's Economy in 2011
March 24, 2015
28 Year Cumulative Contributions Total over $14 BillionCOLUMBIA, S.C.--SCRA continued to drive South Carolina's technology-based economy with annual contributions of over $1.4 billion throughout Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, according to an economic impact study completed by the University of South Carolina's Moore School of Business. USC Division of
Patti Engineering Provides Textile Automation Technology to Inman Mills Manufacturing Facility
March 24, 2015
Patti Engineering, Inc.  -- a control systems integration company based in Auburn Hills, MI with offices in Massachusetts and Texas - announced the successful completion of an automation project at Inman Mills, South Carolina Plant. Inman Mills manufactures a wide variety of yarns and fabrics. This is the sixth textile manufacturing
Baker Selected by South Carolina DOT to Design New Section of Interstate Highway
March 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C.--The LPA Group Incorporated (LPA), a unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE Amex: BKR), has been awarded a $5.1 million contract by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to develop final construction plans for a new 5.7-mile section of Interstate 73 between I-95 and U.S. Route 501 in Dillon County, South Carolina,
ESAB Acquired by Colfax Corporation
March 24, 2015
Florence, SC -- Charter International plc, owner of ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, has been acquired by Colfax Corporation.Colfax Corporation, based in Fulton MD, is a diversified industrial manufacturing company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Charter International plc resided in Ireland and was the parent of two leading
SC Launch Client Company Technology Used at US Department of Energy Holiday Party
March 24, 2015
Trulite's Fuel Cell Powered Christmas Tree and Decorations at the Annual EventCHARLESTON, S.C.---SC Launch client company Trulite was highlighted at the annual US Department of Energy (DoE) holiday party. The hydrogen fuel cell company provided its portable, Hydrocell units to power the Christmas tree and other decorations at the event. The guests
SCRA Connects Small Business to Federal Program
March 24, 2015
SC Launch Company SensorTech Improves Quality of Life for Wounded WarriorsCHARLESTON, S.C.--SensorTech, an SCRA Technology Ventures' SC Launch company, recently received national recognition by the Department of Defense (DoD). SensorTech, a licensee of Clemson University basic research, was a key player in the Prosthetics and Orthotics
World-Leading Manufacturer AVX First in the Industry to Announce Validated Conflict-Free Tantalum
March 24, 2015
AVX at forefront of industry efforts: current and future tantalum suppliers to be in compliance with EICC-GeSI Conflict-Free Smelter ProgramFOUNTAIN INN, S.C.--AVX Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, is proud to announce that as of December 1st 2011, all its current tantalum powder and wire
AVX is Industry's First to Guarantee Conflict-Free Tantalum Capacitors
March 24, 2015
All current and future AVX suppliers to comply with conflict-free Congolese tantalum programAVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, announces that as of December 2011, all of its Congolese tantalum raw material, powder and wire suppliers are fully compliant with the independently-audited
SCRA Wins Manufacturing Technology Achievement Awards
March 24, 2015
Takes Home Three of Three Awards given at Defense Manufacturing ConferenceCHARLESTON, S.C.--SCRA, an applied research and technology services company, announces its receipt of three 2011 Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement awards. The awards, given yearly by the Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program, recognize
Cummins Inc. Announces Expansion of Test Facilities
March 24, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.--Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has announced an investment of $24 million over three years to expand the research and development capabilities at its technical center in North Charleston, S.C.We thank Cummins Technical Center for their continued commitment to doing business in North Charleston. Cummins' research and development
Sonoco Recycling and South Carolina Kick Off Recycling at Welcome Centers
March 24, 2015
HARTSVILLE, S.C.--Sonoco Recycling, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) and one of the largest packaging recyclers in North America, today helped kick off the South Carolina Welcomes You to Recycle program at the York, S.C., welcome center.The effort to increase recycling by visitors and tourists goes hand in hand with our growing
Sonoco Recycling Breaks Ground on Charleston Facility
March 24, 2015
Full-scale Materials Recovery Facility will expand Charleston footprintHARTSVILLE, S.C.--Sonoco Recycling, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) and one of the largest packaging recyclers in North America, has broken ground on a new materials recovery facility (MRF) in Charleston County, S.C. Expected to be complete in February of 2012,
ARO Introduces Series of FDA-Compliant Diaphragm Pumps
March 24, 2015
SD Series Pumps Produce Flow Rates 20-30 Percent Better than Other Products in CategoryDAVIDSON, N.C.--Ingersoll Rand, a global leader in compressed air systems and services, power tools, and fluid and material handling equipment, expands its line of smart solutions from ARO with the new SD line of FDA-compliant diaphragm pumps. The SD line is
Chevron Creates New Heavy Duty Category to Protect Engines in Severe Duty Operations
March 24, 2015
Delo 400 SD SAE 15W-30 is engineered to address major shifts in on- and off-highway applicationsSAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo brand of technologically advanced heavy duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today unveiled a new category of heavy duty motor oil designed to address
South Dakota Manufacturing Jobs Increased 2.5% in 2012
March 24, 2015
Industrial employment in South Dakota increased 2.5% over the past twelve months according to the 2013 South Dakota Manufacturers Register, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers' News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. MNI reports South Dakota gained 1,186 industrial jobs between December 2011 and December 2012.South Dakota continues
Context research raises questions about tablet security for BYOD
March 24, 2015
iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab and BlackBerry PlayBook put under the security spotlightContext Information Security has identified security failings in three of the most popular tablets, raising concerns for organisations looking to introduce BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). In research published today, the Samsung Galaxy Tab was found to have serious
Swift Fuels LLC to Develop Commercial Replacement for Leaded General Aviation Gasoline
March 24, 2015
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Professionals in the aviation and energy sectors have formed a company to scale up production of a high-octane, unleaded, sustainable general aviation gasoline and bring it to market.Swift Fuels LLC was created in partnership between Swift Development Renewable Fuels LLC and South Dakota-based RMB Energy
CHR Solutions Expands in South Dakota to Accommodate Rapidly Growing Market
March 24, 2015
HOUSTON--CHR Solutions, Inc., provider of engineering, managed services, BSS/OSS and cloud technology to communications service providers (CSPs), today announced the company will create 170 new jobs over the next five years in Mitchell, South Dakota. The South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), and the Mitchell Area
ADS Announces Fourth New Pipe Facility in Past 12 Months
March 24, 2015
Manufacturing and Distribution Site Will Increase Service to Customers in South Dakota, North Dakota and Northern MinnesotaHILLIARD, Ohio--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS), the world's largest manufacturer of corrugated plastic pipe, today announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Watertown, South Dakota. The new plant will be
Armstrong World Industries to Add 95 Jobs in Jackson
March 24, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn.  Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty announced today that Kyowa America Corporation will open a new facility in Portland, Tenn., creating 160 jobs and investing $12 million.  The company, a leader in automotive plastic injection molding, will locate at1039 Fred White
Terex HyPower Hybrid System Receives ARB Approval
March 24, 2015
WATERTOWN, S.D.--Terex Utilities has received approval from the Air Resources Board (ARB) for its Terex HyPower Hybrid System, a plug-in Power Take-Off (PTO) system that uses stored energy from the system's rechargeable batteries to power the non-propulsion functions of the vehicle. This approval enables the HyPower system, which can be used on any
Alamo Group Inc. Announces Plant Consolidation
March 24, 2015
SEGUIN, Texas--Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) will close its SMC plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and consolidate the operations into the Company's Gibson City, Illinois facility. This transition will begin in the fourth quarter of 2011 and should be complete in early 2012. The consolidation will result in a pre-tax restructuring charge in the
Hubbell Industrial Lighting Wins Two Product of the Year Awards from Plant Engineering Magazine
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, S.C.--Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that it received two 2013 Product of the Year Awards from Plant Engineering Magazine. In the first three months of 2014, Hubbell Lighting has already won 12 industry awards for its new product innovations, and over the last three years has accumulated 112
SCRA Applied R&D Awarded $2.8 Million Contract
March 24, 2015
To Develop Composite Structures for Future Vertical Lift AviationANDERSON, S.C.--SCRA Applied R&D today announced the award of a $2.8 million contract by the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Aviation Development Directorate. The contract is to develop representative composite structures to meet weight and
SCRA Applied R&D Announces 2014 PDES, Inc. Award
March 24, 2015
Bryan K. Martin Technical Excellence Award to Robert Lipman of NISTCHARLESTON, S.C.--SCRA Applied R&D's PDES, Inc. consortium today announced the annual Bryan K. Martin Technical Excellence Award winner. The 2014 award was presented to Robert Lipman of NIST at the Spring PDES, Inc. Offsite Meeting held in Gaithersburg, Md. Lipman is a member of
Eaton s U.S. Engine Valve Joint Venture to Invest $40 Million in Valve Facilities, Creating up to
March 24, 2015
WESTMINSTER, S.C. Power management company Eaton has announced its U.S. Engine Valve (USEV) joint venture with Nittan Valve Company, Ltd. will invest $40 million in engine valve manufacturing facilities in South Carolina and Nebraska over the next five years to support growth of its North American vehicle business. The investment will result in the
SCRA-Porticos Project Wins Tech Innovation of the Year
March 24, 2015
Prosthetics Active Cooling Liner Awarded Gold StevieCOLUMBIA, S.C. -- SCRA won a Gold Stevie Award at the New Products and Tech Awards dinner in San Francisco on Monday. This international awards program, known as The Stevie Awards, recognizes achievements and contributions of businesses worldwide. Last night's gala was the second of two American
Baker to Provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for South Carolina DOT
March 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C.-- Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE MKT:BKR), has been awarded an On-Call construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) contract by South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) District 1, which encompasses the counties of Lee, Kershaw, Lexington, Sumter and Richland. The
Jobscope Corporation Announces Manufacturing ERP Software Advisory Council
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, S.C.-- Jobscope Corporation, providers of JOBSCOPE manufacturing ERP software and services for engineer-to-order (ETO) and make-to-order (MTO) manufacturers, will be holding its annual Advisory Council meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC, May 28-30. This unique user conference is designed to gather JOBSCOPE clients from
Delta Apparel to Present at the 14th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference
March 24, 2015
B. Riley 14th Annual Investor ConferenceGREENVILLE, S.C.--Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE MKT: DLA) announced today that the Company will deliver a presentation on its business strategy and financial results to investors at the 14th Annual B. Riley Investor Conference being held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. The presentation
SCRA To Host Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Workshop
March 24, 2015
Will Showcase Advanced Manufacturing Plans for US and EUCHARLESTON, S.C.--Following the International Manufacturing Systems (IMS) Steering Committee meeting to be held today, the IMS will conduct a manufacturing research workshop at SCRA's Applied Research Center on Friday, May 17. The workshop will give a general overview of IMS, provide a preview