Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for Sept. 23, 2020

Boeing could be near decision on moving 787 assembly line

While Boeing S.C. has not made an official decision to close its 787 operations in Seattle, several news outlets are reporting that South Carolina could soon be the exclusive assembler. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Furniture company expanding Marion County operations

Family-owned Maxwood Furniture is investing $5.8 million to open a second facility in a move expected to create 30 jobs. The expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2021. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

DMA Holdings expanding Marion County operations

The auto parts manufacturer and distributor is opening a $3.9 million, 377,000-square-foot facility in Nichols, its second Marion County location. Operations are expected to be online in October, creating 25 jobs. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

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. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Slideshow: East Coast's largest containership arrives

As the CMA CGM Brazil, the largest ship ever to dock at the Port of Charleston, arrived Sunday, onlookers lined the Cooper River Bridge, Memorial Waterfront Park and places in between in Mount Pleasant to get a view of the ship as tugboats and other vessels watching the containership swirled around it. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Plastic manufacturer establishing Lancaster County facility

The Charlotte-based company is investing $1.5 million in a new, 15,000-square-foot facility in Indian Land expected to create 21 jobs. Operations are projected to be online by the fourth quarter of 2021. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Van upfit company to expand Ladson operations

Driverge Vehicle Innovations, a commercial van upfit company that specializes in wheelchair transportation and accessible taxis, plans to expand its Charleston County operations and create more than a dozen jobs. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

New solar project planned for Florence County

Renewable energy producer Narenco is investing $20 million in the project, to be located in Timmonsville. The array will produce up to 16 megawatts of solar energy. (Columbia Regional Business Report)