Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for Dec. 4, 2019

Sumter County manufacturer plans $26M expansion

Sumter County bearing manufacturer SKF has announced a $26 million expansion expected to create 10 jobs. The company plans to add a new line of design and to install equipment and handling systems at its two facilities in Sumter. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Researchers receive $1.24M for wind turbine project

Clemson University researchers in North Charleston received funding from the Department of Energy to develop a new way of testing equipment on offshore wind turbines. The researchers will work to temper the effects of climate change in the Dominion Energy Innovation Center. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Bamberg County poultry products manufacturer expands

The $505,000 expansion at Innovative Poultry Products LLC in Olar is expected to create 10 jobs. The company manufactures and distributes equipment for poultry farmers. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Champion Aerospace signs youth apprentices

It was signing day recently for a couple of Pickens County students. They didn’t sign to play any kind of sport but to work as youth apprentices at Champion Aerospace in Liberty. The apprenticeship program will combine on-the-job learning and job-related education. (GSA Business Report)

Newberry County boat-makers making a bigger splash

Falcon Boats, which began operation in 2015, reported a production growth rate of 141.6% in 2018. As of November, the company had matched its 2018 production numbers. The Newberry County-based company employs 30 people. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Asphalt trade association looking to fill 1,000 jobs over 5 years

The S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association’s workforce development campaign is encouraging people to consider careers in the asphalt industry. Demand for workers is increasing with new projects funded by the state’s gas tax increase. (Columbia Regional Business Report)