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Suniva, Inc. selects Laurens County for first South Carolina manufacturing facility
04/14/2026 - FIVE FAST FACTS Suniva, Inc. (Suniva) selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina manufacturing facility. The company’s $350 million investment will create 564 new jobs. Suniva is a U.S.-owned and -operated solar cell manufacturer. The company will be located at 1200 Commerce Blvd. in Laurens, S.C. Individuals... READ MORE
R.E. Michel Company Opens 600,000-Square-Foot Distribution Center in Clinton, SC
03/30/2026 - Facility strengthens Southeast supply chain and expands regional logistics capacity. R.E. Michel Company, a leading wholesale distributor of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, propane and industrial supplies, began operations on March 9 at its new 600,000-square-foot distribution center in Clinton, South Carolina. The facility is expected to create 38 new jobs and significantly... READ MORE
Shamrock Technologies, Inc. relocating corporate headquarters as part of Laurens County expansion
03/10/2026 - FAST FACTS Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock) will be relocating its corporate headquarters as part of its Laurens County expansion. The company’s $39.6 million investment will create 57 new jobs. Shamrock is a global leader in specialty additives. The company’s new... READ MORE
LCDC Celebrates Momentum and Record-Breaking Impact at 2026 Annual Meeting
02/20/2026 - Supporting documents: LCDC 2025 Annual Report LCDC Economic Impact Study On Thursday, February 19, LCDC welcomed investors, partners, elected officials, and community leaders to Presbyterian College for its Annual Meeting & 2025 Year in Review. The evening began with networking, followed by the program and a reception celebrating another year of strategic... READ MORE
Coastal Precast Systems selects Laurens County for first South Carolina operation
02/11/2026 - FAST FACTS Coastal Precast Systems, LLC (Coastal Precast Systems) selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina operation. The company’s approximately $9 million investment will create about 70 new jobs. Coastal Precast Systems is a manufacturer of precast and prestressed concrete components for bridge and marine infrastructure. The... READ MORE
Hydrite Chemical Co. expands Laurens County operations
02/10/2026 - FAST FACTS Hydrite Chemical Co. (Hydrite) is expanding operations in Laurens County. The company’s $63 million investment will create 13 new jobs. Hydrite is a chemical solutions manufacturer and distributor offering a wide range of solutions through its three distinct business units: Food & Beverage Solutions, Manufactured Solutions, and Agriculture ... READ MORE
Kipp Group establishing US headquarters in Laurens County
11/12/2025 - FIVE FAST FACTS Kipp Group is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Laurens County. The company’s $12.2 million investment will create 19 new jobs. Kipp Group is an alliance of German companies. The company will be located in the Woodfield Industrial Park in Fountain Inn, S.C. Individuals interested in... READ MORE
Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. expanding Laurens County operations
10/14/2025 - FAST FACTS • Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. (MAS) is expanding its Laurens County operations. • The company’s $9.2 million investment will create 43 new jobs. • MAS is a pioneer in high-performance vacuum technology. • The company is located at 2200 N. Old Laurens Road in Gray Court, S.C. •... READ MORE
Brawo USA, Inc. expands Laurens County operations
07/16/2025 - News Release from South Carolina Department of Commerce FIVE FAST FACTS Brawo USA, Inc. (Brawo USA) is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The company’s $23.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs. Brawo USA is a leader in the brass and non-ferrous metals industry. The company is located... READ MORE
Laurens County: South Carolina’s Manufacturing HUB
02/01/2025 - Laurens County was featured in the December/January edition of Business in Focus, in their project spotlighting ‘Economic Development in the Carolinas.’ They were eager to highlight the County's prosperity as well as showcase the appeal of setting roots here to potential businesses. Read the article... READ MORE
