Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for Feb. 26, 2020

AbatUS to invest $10 million, create 35 Greenville jobs

Germany-based logistics and SAP service provider AbatUS will invest $10 million in a new Greenville location established to serve growing business in the Southeast. (GSA Business Report)

Ingevity CEO resigns; 'personal conduct' cited

Michael Wilson resigned as president and CEO of North Charleston-based chemicals company Ingevity late last week because of “matters relating to his personal conduct,” the company said. The chairman of Ingevity’s board has been appointed as interim president and CEO until a permanent replacement can be found. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Transportation commission approves projects on I-26, I-95

The projects approved by the S.C. Department of Transportation Commission include adding lanes to interstates 26 and 95 to make moving freight throughout the state easier and faster. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Automotive summit opens next week in Greenville

The S.C. Automotive Council will host the ninth S.C. Automotive Summit from Feb. 26-28 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville. Speakers will include Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, S.C. Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt and Gary Silberg, a partner with KPMG, among other industry experts. (GSA Business Report)