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Shamrock Technologies, Inc. establishing operations in Laurens County
01/12/2022 - FAST FACTS: Shamrock Technologies, Inc. (Shamrock) is establishing operations in Laurens County. The $19.4 million investment will create growth opportunities in emerging markets. Shamrock is one of the world’s largest processors of micronized fluorinated polymers and manufacturers of specialty wax-based products. Located at 101 Connexial Blvd. in... READ MORE
Malouf Companies establishing operations in Laurens County
07/28/2021 - FIVE FAST FACTS • Malouf Companies (Malouf) is establishing operations in Laurens County. • The $47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs. • Malouf is a diverse consumer goods business. • The new facility will be located... READ MORE
European-based Frauenthal Gnotec establishes operations in Laurens County
06/09/2021 - Frauenthal Gnotec is establishing their latest manufacturing and distribution facility in Laurens County. With an investment of $8.2 million and the creation of 82 new jobs, the company is expanding production to an existing facility at 400 South Nelson Dr. in Fountain Inn, SC. “We would like to welcome Gnotec to... READ MORE
Graduating senior recruitment event showcases local career opportunities in Laurens County
05/26/2021 - Earlier this week, the S.C. Department of Commerce, Laurens County Development Corporation, and Laurens District 55 High School collaborated to host a Graduating Senior Recruitment event. Twelve local businesses and industries covering healthcare, manufacturing, human services, and more were onsite at Laurens High School to provide information and showcase available... READ MORE
Be Pro Be Proud Provides “Big Rig” Experience to Laurens County Students
04/13/2021 - 53-foot rig allows students to explore careers in skilled trades On Tuesday, over 40 10th graders from Laurens District 55 High School and Clinton High School came out to the Piedmont Tech Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) to explore the Be Pro Be Proud mobile trailer, as well as tour the... READ MORE
Workforce development partners hold first ever drive-thru job fair in Laurens County
02/12/2021 - On Wednesday, February 10, Laurens County’s first ever drive-thru job fair was held at the Piedmont Technical College Center for Advanced Manufacturing (PTC CAM) in Laurens. Hosted by partner organizations Piedmont Technical College, SC Works Upper Savannah, and the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC), the job fair included five... READ MORE
ZF Invests $200 million and creates 500 new jobs with new production line
02/05/2021 - ZF Announces $200 Million Investment in North American Commercial Vehicle Transmission Manufacturing ZF announced this week that it is investing $200 million in commercial vehicle transmission manufacturing in North America. Beginning in 2023, ZF will produce the ZF PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission at the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Gray Court,... READ MORE
Jonathan Coleman named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers
02/03/2021 - Consultant Connect Recognizes Jonathan Coleman as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2021 Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants, announces its 2021 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. The economic development professionals selected for... READ MORE
Take a look back at year 2020 with LCDC
02/02/2021 - What a year 2020 was. Even with the many unexpected challenges and roadblocks that came along with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Laurens County Development Corporation continued to grow and prosper. We invite you to view our 2020 Annual Report & Year in Review at the following link: 2020 Annual Year in... READ MORE
Help ‘Fight the Spread’ in Laurens County
01/15/2021 - The Laurens County Development Corporation, the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital, and local leaders and municipalities are working together to encourage those who live and work in our county to take personal responsibility in the efforts to “Fight the Spread” of Covid-19. The... READ MORE
