Latin America’s largest shipping company moves service to Charleston

Latin America’s largest shipping company is moving a service it currently offers from the east coast of South America to the Port of Charleston. The decision by Compañía Sudamericana de Vapores of Chile will bring 52 additional vessel calls annually to the port, and with them the promise of substantially more business for the waterfront. Continue reading

MUSC researchers test possibility of growing kidneys for transplant

Bioengineers from the Medical University of South Carolina and Clemson University believe their research has the potential to save the lives of thousands of patients desperately waiting for a kidney while, at the same time, cutting costs associated with kidney disease. Continue reading

Revolutionary surgical light now available in U.S.

TRUMPF Medical Systems Inc., headquartered in Charleston, announced Monday the Food and Drug Administration is allowing the company’s iLED surgical light to proceed to market. Continue reading

Independence Blue Cross selects Charleston-headquartered Benefitfocus for eEnrollment

Benefitfocus.com, Inc. announced that is has been chosen by Independence Blue Cross to deliver an integrated enrollment platform to its 3.4 million members. The multi-year agreement is the sixth major win of 2006 for Benefitfocus and includes the licensing of Benefitfocus technology, in addition to service and support. Continue reading

Mt. Pleasant’s GenPhar at forefront of bioterrorism fight

Mount Pleasant headquartered GenPhar Inc. is is on the forefront against potential bioterrorism threats such as avian flu, the West Nile virus and HIV. The pharmaceutical company has made strides by developing a vaccine that was 100 percent effective in recent trials against the Ebola virus, one of the world's deadliest pathogens. Continue reading

Scienceuticals expands Charleston area operations

Scienceuticals, Inc., a fast-growing developer and manufacturer of skin care and cosmetics products, has expanded its Charleston area operations to a 24,000-square-foot facility in Dorchester County’s Eastport Industrial Park. The facility will house the company’s research, development, manufacturing and distribution operations. Continue reading

A&R Transport opens east coast distribution facility in the Charleston region

After considering several port cities along the Eastern Seaboard, A&R Transport has selected the Charleston region for a 75,000-square-foot secured warehouse and trucking terminal to serve the growing southeastern market. The Port of Charleston was a key factor in its decision to locate in the region. Continue reading

American LaFrance announces new Charleston area location

American LaFrance, LLC announced today that it has selected a site for its $35 million complex, which includes a 57,500-square-foot headquarters and 420,000-square-foot assembly plant. ALF expects to create at least 200 new jobs as it expands its refuse and vocational vehicle line and other products. Continue reading

Berchtold Corp. launches new flat panel monitor arm

Berchtold Corp. has announced the launch of the new ChromoView Dual Flat Panel monitor arm, a system that supports big images in a small space. The company is based in Germany but has a North America headquarters in Charleston. Continue reading

MeadWestvaco receives technological innovation award

The American Forest & Paper Association has recognized MeadWestvaco Corp. for outstanding industry performance in the 33rd Annual Environmental & Energy Achievement Awards. MeadWestvaco has a regional office in the Charleston region. Continue reading