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Top 8 named in SC Manufacturing Madness contest
Eight South Carolina-made products advanced to the Top 8 in the 2026 SC Manufacturing Madness contest as voting continues to determine the Coolest Thing Made in SC.
BMW Spartanburg leads US auto exports with $9B in value
BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg led U.S. automotive exports by value in 2025, shipping nearly 200,000 vehicles worth $9 billion.
Top 16 named for Coolest Thing Made in SC
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce names Top 16 finalists for the Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina Manufacturing Madness contest.
Punching above its weight: SC’s $38B trade engine
South Carolina exports hit $38 billion in 2024, ranking No. 17 nationally, fueled by manufacturing, Charleston Port logistics and workforce growth.
Le Creuset opens Hampton County distribution hub
Le Creuset opens a 300000-square-foot distribution facility in Hampton County, adding 30 jobs and expanding its Lowcountry operations.
Boeing 787 order to power new Vietnam-based airline
Sun PhuQuoc Airways orders up to 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners assembled in North Charleston, marking Vietnam’s largest widebody jet deal.
Goldrich Kest buys Summerville warehouse
Goldrich Kest acquired a 448,765-square-foot Summerville warehouse at Charleston Trade Center, marking its first South Carolina purchase.
Precast manufacturer invests $9M in first SC operations in Clinton
Coastal Precast Systems will invest $9 million in Laurens County to open a Clinton facility, creating 70 jobs to support Southeast infrastructure projects.
Fayat Group distribution center completed in Ridgeway
Fayat Group opens a 100,000-square-foot distribution center in Ridgeway built by Cohn Construction, supporting growth and 75 new jobs in Fairfield County.
Georg Utz to invest $40M in Sumter County facility
Georg Utz Inc. plans a $40 million Sumter County manufacturing facility creating 50 jobs and producing rigid returnable plastic packaging starting in 2028.
Hydrite Chemical to invest $63M in Laurens County expansion
Hydrite Chemical Co. is investing $63 million in a new Laurens County facility, creating 13 jobs and expanding operations with labs, warehouses and logistics space.
SC Manufacturing Madness seeks coolest product made in SC
South Carolina Manufacturing Madness returns for its fifth year, inviting public votes to choose the Coolest Thing Made in SC. Nominations open through Feb. 19.
