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SKF consolidating North Charleston, Ohio plants to Sumter
Throughout the next 12 to 18 months, SKF will consolidate its North Charleston plant and another in Avon, Ohio, into its existing Sumter location, a company news release said. On Tuesday, the Sweden-based company, which produces and supplies precision bearings, announced it plans to invest $62 million “to strengthen its manufacturing footprint and competitiveness in […]
Boeing could be near decision on moving 787 assembly line
Boeing S.C. says that no official decision has been made about moving the company’s 787 operations from the Seattle area to North Charleston, but Reuters is reporting that the company is getting ready to shift final assembly operations exclusively to South Carolina. During the company’s most recent earnings call, Pre[...]
Conn. glassware company relocating to North Charleston
An artisanal glassware, tableware and home decor brand is relocating its headquarters and distribution center from Stamford, Conn., to North Charleston, making an investment of more than $1.9 million and creating an anticipated 51 jobs. Founded in 2001 by the married couple Capucine Gooding and David Gooding, Juliska creates artisanal stoneware and mouth-blown glass and […]
North Charleston chemical company Ingevity names new CEO
A specialty chemicals company in North Charleston has named a new CEO after a six-month search. The previous CEO left earlier this year for what the company called “personal conduct” matters. Ingevity said that John C. Fortson will be company’s new president and CEO as of Sept. 1. He will also serve on the boar[...]
FAA plans to fine Boeing $1.25 million for S.C. facility
The Federal Aviation Administration has accused managers at Boeing S.C. of pressuring employees who were acting as FAA representatives under a program that helps companies speed up deliveries of completed aircraft. The agency has recommended Boeing pay civil penalties of just over $1.25 million related to two incidents between 2[...]
Hempgrid aims to strengthen the hemp supply chain
By Lorne Chambers Contributing writer Hemp is one of the strongest natural fibers in the world. It’s even stronger than some metal chains. Yet hemp’s supply chain still remains somewhat capricious in this country. A new S.C.-based startup aims to fuel innovation and forge links where none may have existed before. “We do not promote […]
Boeing could consolidate 787 operations
In a preview of the company’s second-quarter earnings report, Boeing Co. President and CEO David Calhoun laid out concerns the company has as demand continues to fall amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. “These past few months have been unlike anything we’ve seen,” Calhoun began in a message sent to employe[...]
IFA expansion completed in Summerville
Construction is finished on the expansion of IFA Group’s 448,765-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility at the Charleston Trade Center in Summerville. The company, based in Haldensleben, Germany, manufactures driveshafts for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles; customers include BMW, Volkswagen and Me[...]
Lowcountry Kettle expanding, adding 24 jobs
Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of Lowcountry-inspired flavors of kettle chips, plans to expand operations in Charleston County and create 24 jobs. The expansion of the facility at 4447 Dorchester Road in North Charleston is expected to allow the company to grow into other parts of the state and across the Southeast, according to a news […]
OSHA fines shipyard $37,591 after employee death
Detyens Shipyards Inc. faces $37,591 in penalties related to a citation (.pdf) from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration accusing the shipyard of failing to protect employees from “struck-by and fall hazards.” According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Labor, a shackle fatally struck an employee during a lifting operation. In its […]
Boeing to begin involuntary layoffs
Boeing is beginning involuntary layoffs this week as part of the workforce reduction that the company announced last month. The first involuntary layoff notifications will be delivered this week to about 6,770 U.S. employees. This is in addition to approximately 5,520 employees who have been approved for voluntary layoff and will leave Boeing in the […]
Warehousing company expanding in Berkeley County
A third-party warehousing and industrial packaging company is expanding its operations in Berkeley County to better serve the Volvo Cars facility in Ridgeville. Kontane Logistics Inc. offers warehousing, packaging and distribution services to companies, specializing in providing just-in-time services to the truck and automotive manufacturing industry. The company currently has facilities on Charleston Regional Parkway […][...]
