Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Counties

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Locating & Expanding Companies

The CRDA directly assists companies with location and expansion projects within our three-county market. Following are the projects we’ve helped facilitate:


Announced Projects

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Date Company Name Investment Direct Jobs Description
12/21/2005 Kontane Logistics $0.5 million 20 This third-party logistics provider has opened a warehouse and distribution center here, crediting the region’s transportation infrastructure with its decision. Kontane offers warehousing and distribution, export packaging, line sequencing, sub assembly, freight consolidation and information system solutions.
www.kontanelogistics.com/
12/05/2005 Carolina Waterworks $2 million 8 A designer, manufacturer and distributor of products for the marine industry, Carolina Waterworks is expanding its Charleston area operations. Company officials cite the region’s deep pool of skilled labor as key to their decision to grow here.
www.carolinawaterworks.com
11/30/2005 Scout Boats $5.5 million 50 This homegrown manufacturer of high-end recreational boats announced a two-facility expansion project on its Charleston area campus. One will provide additional manufacturing space for Scout with the other devoted to manufacturing and distributing Zodiac rigid-hull inflatable boats for the US market.
www.scoutboats.com
11/28/2005 DaimlerChrysler $35 million 220 After an extremely competitive site selection search, the world’s largest commercial vehicle producer selected the region for its new Dodge Sprinter van assembly plant. Among the reasons cited: the hands-on involvement by state officials and easy access to the Port of Charleston. This is part one of a three-phase plan that could create 1,800 jobs and $435 million in investment.
www.daimler.com/
11/23/2005 Nanoscreen $7 million 50 By relocating its manufacturing operations from Los Angeles, Nanoscreen has consolidated its headquarters, R&D, manufacturing and distribution operations to a single location. The company credits the region's appeal in attracting a high tech workforce as key in its expansion decision.
www.nanoscreen.com/
11/09/2005 FoodHandler, Inc. $1.2 million 31 A market leader in disposable gloves and safe food handling products, FoodHandler has located its distribution center in the Charleston region. Proximity to the Port of Charleston, an educated workforce and competitive outbound freight rates were key to the decision.
www.foodhandler.com
10/21/2005 Valley Forge Flag Company N/A 70 By locating its distribution center in the Charleston region, this leading flag manufacturer has consolidated all its manufacturing and distribution operations into the state of South Carolina. Company officials say the move will allow them to improve supply chain efficiencies.
10/10/2005 American Cyber Logistics $3 million 10 This provider of logistics services and public warehouse space has located its operations in the Charleston region. Company officials credit involvement by area business leaders with its selection of our region.
09/21/2005 AM Conservation Group, Inc. $2.2 million 15 A leading supplier of weatherization, water and energy conservation products, AM Conservation Group has located its corporate headquarters and distribution operations here. Key reasons: the area’s transportation infrastructure, readily available land, skilled workforce and lifestyle amenities.
09/14/2005 Interwrap, Inc. N/A 7 The Port of Charleston attracted this Canadian company’s North American distribution center to the region. Interwrap manufacturers coated, woven packaging products used by a variety of industries.
www.interwrap.com
09/07/2005 Signature Building Systems $1.5 million 15 A strong workforce and the support of local political and business leaders convinced Signature to expand its manufacturing operations in rural St. George. The company is a high-tech manufacturer of modular homes.
www.signaturecustomhomes.com
07/22/2005 Global Building Solutions $2 million 150 A young company specializing in the production of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) has established its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility here. According to company officials, these prefabricated insulated framings can cut construction costs by half, and lower energy bills by 40%. The company cites the Port of Charleston as a top reason for selecting the region.
06/24/2005 Benefitfocus.com $16 million 200 The leading provider of software and services for national insurance carriers announced a significant expansion of its coporate headquarters. According to company officials, the lifestyle amenities of the Charleston region serve as a valuable employee recruitment tool.
06/06/2005 Albert Weber Manufacturing $11 million 25 This manufacturer of high-end components and systems for the automotive industry announced an expansion of its local operation to produce crankshafts for DaimlerChrysler. The company credits the region’s highly skilled workforce with its expansion decision.
05/24/2005 Holset Turbochargers $13 million 180 The world’s largest manufacturer of turbochargers for medium-heavy duty diesel engines announced it will build a second state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Charleston region. A competitive incentive package and a strong base of existing resources were cited as key factors in the decision.
05/03/2005 Union Underwear, Inc. N/A 133 International apparel manufacturer, Union Underwear, Inc., announced a large new distribution center for the region. Company officials credit the Port of Charleston, the quality of the local workforce, and attractive state incentives for cementing their decision.
04/28/2005 Tri-State Hydraulics, Inc. $0.30 million 12 This specialist in the manufacture, service and reconditioning of hydraulic components selected the region for its first expansion outside its Pennsylvania home base. The company cited a growing base of customers in the area, plus a strong pool of skilled workers, as top reasons.
03/23/2005 AAI Services Corporation $7.5 million 50 AAI Services, which designs and produces aircraft maintenance training devices, is expanding its operations in the Charleston region. Among the reasons AAI chose the region for this expansion: retention of its top quality workforce and established community ties.
02/17/2005 Road King Trailers $0.6 million 30 This fast-growing manufacturer of boat and utility trailers has established an assembly operation in the Charleston region. The company cited easy access to major highways, available real estate and a ready workforce as top reasons for its decision.
01/11/2005 Carolina's Harvest $0.4 million 6 With the combined support of business assistance organizations from throughout S.C., this start-up industrial food processing venture set up shop in the Charleston region. The company credits appropriate real estate and the help of numerous organizations with its decision.