NEWS
March 08, 2010
Republic National Distributing Company Announces Expansion in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Lexington County and the Central SC Alliance today announced that Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) will expand its operations with a new facility in Lexington County. The company expects to invest more than $11.8 million in its new facility over the next five years.
February 23, 2010
U.S. Foodservice Announces Expansion in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Lexington County and the Central S.C. Alliance today announced that U.S. Foodservice will expand its facility in Lexington County. The investment is expected to generate 100 new jobs in the next five years.
February 09, 2010
Stewart Mungo Named Lexington County Economic Development Ambassador
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County officials presented Stewart Mungo as Ambassador for Economic Development at the County Council meeting on Tuesday to honor his dedication to improving Lexington County’s business environment. The South Carolina Department of Commerce, with the support of the South Carolina Manufacturer’s Alliance and South Carolina Economic Developer’s Association, recognizes an Ambassador from each county for their leadership in activities that promote economic growth in South Carolina.
January 15, 2010
Akebono Brake Corporation Announces New Facility in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Lexington County and the Central SC Alliance today announced that Akebono Brake Corporation will locate its new facility in Lexington County. The $35.6 million investment is expected to generate 283 new jobs over the next five years.
December 23, 2009
Husqvarna Announces New Parts Distribution Operation in Lexington County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 23, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Lexington County and the Central SC Alliance today announced that Husqvarna will locate a parts distribution operation in Lexington County. The company anticipates investing more than $2.5 million and will be the principal tenant in a newly constructed building.
August 27, 2009
Fisher Tank Company Breaks Ground in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Lexington County, SC Alliance and O'Neal Inc. today celebrated Fisher Tank Company's next step to expand in Lexington County.
July 8, 2009
Diamond Pet Foods Announces Expansion in Lexington County
Diamond Pet Foods will expand its facility in Lexington County and invest $3.8 million in the development of additional manufacturing and warehouse space. The expansion is expected to create an additional 37 new jobs. This addition will help them meet customer demand for their products and allow them to prepare for future growth. Lexington County has been an excellent fit for our company, providing us with a positive business environment, a solid labor force and excellent market access. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Mark Schell, executive vice president of Diamond Pet Foods.
August 27, 2008
Farmers Market
“ South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers joined with Lexington County leaders, vendors and 321 Lexington Associates, LLC, developers of the project, this morning to announce the groundbreaking of the new South Carolina State Farmers Market, a state-of-the-art agriculture complex, which will serve both the private and public sectors.”
August 18, 2009
JanPak Inc. Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Lexington County today announced that JanPak Inc. will expand its operations in Lexington County and strengthen its distribution coverage to better service its customers. The $1 million investment is expected to generate up to 15 new jobs in the next five years.
July 19, 2008
Michelin Announces additional $90 million investment in Lexington County.
Michelin North America Inc. is investing an additional $90 million to upgrade equipment and further expand production capacity at the company’s manufacturing site in Lexington, S.C. The site includes a passenger car tire plant and an off-the-road (OTR) tire plant.
April 4, 2008
FPL Food LLC Announces New Location in Lexington County
FPL Food LLC today announced plans to invest approximately $4.29 million and create more than 100 new jobs in Lexington County, along with transferring a portion of its Augusta workforce to the area.
March 12, 2008
Shaw Industries
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Central S.C. Alliance today joined Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in announcing the company’s intention to expand its manufacturing operations in Lexington County, South Carolina. Over the next five years Shaw Industries Group, Inc. anticipates investing approximately $60 million and expects to create 350 new jobs as a result of the investment.
November 1, 2007
Performance Food Group to Expand Its South Carolina Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – November 1, 2007 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce joined Performance Food Group Company (NASDAQ/NGS: PFGC) in announcing that the company will open a new shared services center in Springdale, South Carolina at 3245 Platt Springs Road.
November 14, 2006
GIRA STEEL TO LOCATE IN LEXINGTON COUNTY
Lexington County, South Carolina – Gira Steel announced today that it will relocate its operation to West Columbia, SC. Gira Steel’s initial capital investment at its new facility in Lexington County will be $2.5 million. The move from its current location, at 601 Catawba St., Columbia, to the 265,000 square feet facility located 841 Williams Street, West Columbia, SC, formerly Kline/American Tower facility, will enable Gira Steel to double their current level of production.
September 26 , 2006
ACCURATE MANUFACTURING, inc. to expand operations in lexington county
lexington county, sc, September 26, 2006: Accurate Manufacturing, INC. has announced today that they will be expanding their operations in Lexington County, South Carolina.
September 6 , 2006
SCANA ANNOUNCES THE LOCATION OF ITS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS in lexington county
Lexington County, SC, September 6, 2006 - SCANA announced today that the company has selected property in Lexington County near I-77 and 12th Street to construct a campus facility that will be ready for occupancy by the time its current lease at the Palmetto Center expires in 2009.
August 7, 2006
Australian Engineering Firm Opens First US Plant in Lexington
INC engineered materials to make acoustic insulation for original equipment manufacturers
Lexington, SC- INC engineered materials, an Australia-based company that specializes in acoustic insulation products, is locating its first United States facility in Lexington, South Carolina. The company has initially invested almost $2.5 million that will create 10 new jobs with the opening of a 60,000 square-foot manufacturing facility at CAE Airport Park.
June 22 , 2006
Allied Air Slated for Dual Groundbreaking
Columbia, SC– Allied Air Enterprises, Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc., will have a dual groundbreaking ceremony to mark the creation of the corporate headquarters and a Research and Development facility in Lexington County and the expansion of Allied Air’s existing Orangeburg manufacturing facility.
April 11 , 2006
New Stock Components Facility
Stock Building Supply, a leading supplier of building materials and services to professionals in the United States, is building a new truss plant in the Gaston area. The Stock Components plant will employ approximately 100 associates and is due for completion by the end of the summer.
February 24, 2006
Time Warner Cable dedicates new building, major investment in lexington county
WEST COLUMBIA - Time Warner Cable will commemorate the completion of its new company headquarters building in Lexington County on Monday, February 24, in a ceremony at the company’s new Operations Center at 3347 Platt Springs Road. The ceremony marks the first company-owned headquarters building in South Carolina and represents an investment of over $24 Million, including purchase and renovation.
January 12, 2006
RIBEAU ENTERTAINMENT LLC ANNOUNCES THE PLAN FOR A NEW ARENA AND THE RELOCATION OF THE COLUMBIA INFERNO TO SITE IN lexington county
lexington county, sc, JANUARY 12, 2006: RIBEAU Entertainment LLC has announced today that they will be building a 6500 seat arena in Lexington County, South Carolina. The company will be building a facility designed to be home to the Columbia Inferno Hockey Team, an ECHL professional hockey organization that currently is housed in the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, SC.
January 6, 2006
South Carolina Wildlife Federation to Honor Lexington Conservationists January 21 in Spartanburg
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is holding its 41st Annual Conservation Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 21, 2006 in Spartanburg.
The Awards Banquet will take place at the Marriott at Renaissance Park near downtown Spartanburg. Fourteen individuals and organizations that have played a major part in conserving South Carolina’s natural habitats for future generations will be recognized.
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