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Kontane Logistics chooses Charleston region for new distribution facility

Third party logistics provider, Kontane Logistics, opened a warehouse and distribution center in the Charleston region. The company cited the region’s infrastructure, including easy access to key highway systems, a regional airport, and the Port of Charleston, as critical in its relocation decision. Continue reading

Contracts for Boeing’s Dreamliner soar

The Boeing Co. is reporting that it closed out a record-setting jetliner order year in 2005, with the company’s 787 Dreamliner—the fuselage of which will be manufactured in North Charleston beginning this spring—off to one of the best starts ever for one of its new aircraft programs. Continue reading

Selden Mast to expand North Charleston manufacturing plant

Selden Mast Inc., which manufactures sailboat mast and rigging, is expanding its manufacturing operation in North Charleston and will add as many as half a dozen employees to its workforce during the first quarter of 2006. The company cites the county's tax credit incentive and access to the Port of Charleston as key factors in the expansion decision. Continue reading

Leading energy suppliers meet to evaluate advanced technologies and recommend energy policies that most benefit consumers

The National Energy Marketers Association (NEM) has been invited by the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) to hold its annual Winter Executive Committee and Policy Development Meeting at the Trident Research Center in Charleston, SC on January 19-20. Continue reading

Force Protection records substantial ’05 growth

Force Protection, Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT), the leading U.S. specialty armored vehicle manufacturer located outside of Charleston, recorded significant growth in contracts, vehicle deliveries, infrastructure, workforce, and production capacity during 2005. Continue reading

S.C. Department of Commerce launches hydrogen, fuel cell initiative

The S.C. Department of Commerce has started the South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance, a statewide initiative to promote the development and use of quality, cost efficient and accessible hydrogen, fuel cells and related technologies, the Commerce Department announced Friday. Continue reading

Metropolis magazine names Knott design visionary

The January issue of Metropolis magazine names Noisette Company CEO John L. Knott, Jr., as one of that publication’s leading design visionaries in the world for the field of urban planning. The Noisette story includes an-depth analysis of the project, and plans for revitalization of a 340-acre tract on the former Charleston Navy Base, now called The Navy Yard at Noisette. Continue reading

Blackbaud acquires rival in $6M deal

Charleston-based software provider Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) acquired Campagne Associates Ltd., an 18-year-old firm that also makes and services software to help nonprofits raise money. Campagne adds about 2,000 clients to Blackbaud's 13,000 and 35 employees to Blackbaud's 1,000-person payroll. Continue reading

New office park planned in the Charleston region

Montague Oaks LLC plans to construct a 66,000-square-foot, $15 million development called Montague Oaks Office Park in the Charleston region. The development will consist of 25,000 square feet of office space for professional tenants. Continue reading

American LaFrance will continue manufacturing Condor cabs, chassis

American LaFrance announced that it will continue manufacturing its Condor cabs and chassis, which are currently used in waste handling, concrete pump and other municipal vehicle applications. It plans to expand its dealer network and relocate manufacturing to a new location in the Charleston area in 2007. Continue reading
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