Newberry County Economic Development

Development & Growth

 

Newberry County Development Activity

 
 
DateCompany/ProductInvestment/TypeJobs 
 
 
06/2007Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
Coated/Banded Specialty Paper
$21,000,000
New
50
 
 
06/2007Nasmyth Group Ltd.
Precision Engineered Components
$25,000,000
New
100
 
 
04/2007Pioneer Frozen Food
Frozen Food Products
$11,500,000
Expansion
25
 
 
03/2006Renfro Corporation
Hosiery
$1,000,000
Expansion
30
 
 
10/2005Caterpillar
Diesel Generator Sets
$20,000,000
New
187
 
 
06/2005Seal King Group
Pressure Sensitive Tape
$3,000,000
Expansion
10
 
 
12/2004Precision Composites
Fiberglass Poles
$1,000,000
Expansion
53
 
 
11/2004International Paper
Lumber Mill
$12,300,000
Expansion
0
 
 
10/2004Genlyte Thomas
Fiberglass Utility Poles
$7,500,000
100
 
 
08/2004Kiswire, Inc
Spring and Beard Wire
$2,000,000
Expansion
20
 
 
04/2003Sea Boss Boats
Boat Maufacturing
$600,000
New
40
 
 
02/2003Komatsu
Backhoes, small loaders &
mini-excavators
NA
Expansion
18
 
 
05/2002Pioneer Frozen Foods
Frozen Dough & Baked Products
$32,500,000
New
143
 
 
10/2001Sea Pro Boats
Recreational Boats
$4,000,000
Expansion
50
 
 
06/2001Kiswire, Inc.
Bead Wire
$4,500,000
Expansion
15
 
 
10/2000Komatsu, Ltd.
Utility Equipment
$20,000,000
New
272
 
 
01/1999Golden Lady
Sheer Hosier, Tights
$5,000,000
New
0
 
 
09/1998McKechnie Vehicle Components
Fluid Power Handling Division
$3,944,000
Expansion
15
 
 
12/1997FG Wilson
Diesel Generator Sets
$40,000,000
New
500
 
 
10/1997Kiswire, Inc
Wire Products
$20,000,000
New
50
 
 
09/1997Westpoing Stevens
Yarn
$5,000,000
Expansion
0
 
 
07/1997Beal Lumber
Sawmill
$1,000,000
Expansion
25
 
 
07/1997Confalonieri
Laminates
$15,000,000
New
35
 
 
07/1996Precision Fiberglass
Fiberglass Rods
$1,300,000
Expansion
28
 
 
07/1996ISE America
Eggs
$13,500,000
Expansion
15
 
 
04/1996Trucast
Turbine Casting
$5,000,000
New
70
 
 
01/1996Oregon-Canadian Lumber
Specialized Wood Products
$700,000
New
15
 

News

  • Gov. Sanford Welcomes Additional Job Creation at Caterpillar Facility in Newberry
    3/16/2010

    Gov. Sanford Welcomes Additional Job Creation at Caterpillar Facility in Newberry Caterpillar plans to increase capacity for diesel and gas powered generator sets assembled in Newberry COLUMBIA, S.C. - March 16, 2010 - Gov. Mark Sanford, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Newberry... More

  • OTR Wheel Engineering Announces Newberry County Location
    2/2/2010

    Newberry, S.C. - February 2, 2010 -Newberry County and the Town of Whitmire today announced that OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. will open an assembly operation in Whitmire, South Carolina. Although the investment is limited at this point, there are plans to grow the facility in the near future. ... More

  • Small Business Development Center Reopens
    1/31/2010

    After months of planning to reopen, the Small Business Development Center(SBDC) is proud to announce the reopening of its office in Newberry, SC. The office is located in the Dufford House (Alumni & Church Relations building) on the campus of Newberry College. The effort is supported by... More