News from Kershaw County
November 14, 2017 | GE APPLIANCE STARTS SECOND SHIFT PRODUCTION
On November 6, the GE Appliances' (GEA) (formerly Haier America) manufacturing facility in Camden started second shift production, following a $31 million investment, creating 100 new jobs to bring employment at the plant to 360.
After Haier's acquisition...read more about GE APPLIANCE STARTS SECOND SHIFT PRODUCTION article
September 28, 2017 | Shawmut Celebrates 1000 Days Accident Free
Shawmut Corporation celebrated 1,000 days Accident Free at their Lugoff, South Carolina Facility.
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June 27, 2017 | 50 Years and Counting - WeylChem US Envisions a Bright Future
WeylChem US recently celebrated an important milestone -- 50 years as an important Kershaw County corporate citizen.
But that 50-year milestone marked an exciting rebrith as well as an important anniversary. It was a commemoration of...read more about 50 Years and Counting - WeylChem US Envisions a Bright Future article
June 19, 2017 | Heritage Pointe Speculative Building
SPECULATIVE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
Mesa Lane at Highway 601, Lugoff
Developer: Kershaw County
Architect: Bobbitt A&E LLC
Civil Engineer: Thomas & Hutton
General Contractor: Bobbitt Design Build, LLC
Estimated Completion: January 2018
The project involves construction...read more about Heritage Pointe Speculative Building article
April 24, 2017 | WeylChem to Invest $13M in Elgin Plant
WeylChem U.S. Inc., a provider of custom manufacturing and tolling services, as well as advanced intermediates and reagents, will invest more than $13 million in 2017 to expand the activities at its Elgin facility. The company...read more about WeylChem to Invest $13M in Elgin Plant article
April 12, 2017 | WeylChem US to invest $13 million in site expansion and improvements at Elgin, SC facility
WeylChem US Inc., a provider of custom manufacturing and tolling services, as well as advanced intermediates and reagents, will invest more than $13 million in 2017 to expand the activities at its Elgin, SC facility.
The company...read more about WeylChem US to invest $13 million in site expansion and improvements at Elgin, SC facility article
February 17, 2017 | KCC passes FILOT for Local Company
Kershaw County Council unanimously passed a Fee-In-Lieu-Of-Taxes agreement for RJR Land Group LLC, most recently referred to by county officials as "Project Local," during its meeting Tuesday.
The FILOT provides for a 6 percent assessment...read more about KCC passes FILOT for Local Company article
February 14, 2017 | Roy’s Wood Products Expanding Operations in Kershaw County
Kershaw County, SC – Roy’s Wood Products, a manufacturer of custom cabinet doors, mouldings, and hardwood flooring and lumber, is expanding its Kershaw County operations. The company plans to construct an 80,000 square foot...read more about Roy’s Wood Products Expanding Operations in Kershaw County article
January 30, 2017 | Kershaw County Council Approves CCTC Construction Bid
Kershaw County, SC – At the January 24th Kershaw County Council Meeting, County Council unanimously approved the construction bid for the new Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) building. The bid was awarded to EDCON, Inc....read more about Kershaw County Council Approves CCTC Construction Bid article
January 24, 2017 | Black River Electric Cooperative Grant Awarded to Kershaw County
Kershaw County, SC – Kershaw County has been awarded a $75,000 Rural Development Act (RDA) Grant by Black River Electric Cooperative. The grant will be used for infrastructure improvements at Governor’s Hill Industrial Park...read more about Black River Electric Cooperative Grant Awarded to Kershaw County article