Location & Expansion Log

Fexillon

May 16, 2024

Jobs: 30

Digital asset management solutions for the building and property management fields

The Charleston Digital Corridor recently welcomed Fexillon to its esteemed community as the company establishes its US office in Charleston, South Carolina. The Irish firm is a leader in digitizing the built environment and is capitalizing on the Digital Corridor's thriving tech scene as an ideal platform to expand into the U.S. market. "Our expansion into Charleston marks a pivotal moment for Fexillon and the broader Irish tech community," said Kieran Beggan, CEO. "We're proud to bring Irish expertise and innovation to the global stage as we enter the U.S. market. Basing our U.S. operations in Charleston provides comprehensive coverage for our customer base, with promising growth opportunities in South Carolina and neighboring states....With South Carolina's tech-friendly environment and skilled workforce, we're positioned for growth while driving innovation, forming partnerships, and showcasing the prowess of the Irish tech sector worldwide." Learn more: https://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/news/1715614917871-charleston-digital-corridor-welcomes-irish-trailblazer-fexillon-thriving-tech-community/

Carolina Dream

April 23, 2024

Jobs: 5

Hemp-based products for medical and wellness use

Marine Corps Veteran owned company; premium and transparently produced hemp products with full chain-of-custody record on all products

Eveon Containers

August 20, 2024

Jobs: 25

North American headquarters for a global online supplier of decommissioned shipping containers

Founded in 2020 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Eveon expanded into the United States and Canada, offering 24/7 purchasing and delivery options for decommissioned shipping containers. The company provides these sustainable building, shipping and storage solutions for its customers nationwide including businesses, educational institutions, government agencies and others. Eveon CEO, Aad Storm, remarked on the choice of Charleston for the expansion: "During our tour of various cities, Charleston distinguished itself through the strategic significance of its port, the emerging digital corridor and its distinctive charm. These factors were pivotal in establishing our foundation and launching our headquarters here. As part of our expansion, we relocated our customer service team from the Northeast to Charleston to ensure the southern hospitality organic to the Lowcountry was conveyed to our customers nationwide." This expansion will further support the online platform as it continues to grow globally.

Portside Technology

July 9, 2024

Jobs: 89

IT services and technology infrastructure design and support

Founded in Charleston in 2020, Portside Technology provides professional IT services and technology infrastructure to small and midsize businesses in the Charleston area and beyond, with services ranging from design and procurement to installation and ongoing support. The firm is located in the Charleston Tech Center located at 997 Morrison Drive, and expanded into two larger office spaces across the second and fifth floors of the Center. "We are thrilled to continue our rapid growth in Charleston County; while it's a beautiful place to live and work, it's also a business-friendly environment for us to attract and retain top technology talent. With exciting opportunities and more growth ahead, we're proud to call Charleston our home," noted Portside Technology CEO Zach McNamara.

Interfor

August 19, 2024

Lumber mill

Permanent layoff, 88 jobs impacted; Interfor Corporation announced in a recent quarterly report that due to a "persistently weak lumber market" and companywide losses of $76 million, they would be closing several facilities. In addition to closing the Summerville (Dorchester County) facility at 200 N Maple Street, Interfor will be downsizing lumber production at all of its North American sites and closing a location in Oregon and a mill in Meldrim, Georgia.

DAV-Force

April 8, 2024

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in Vehicle Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Supply, Logistics, Weapons repair, Communications Security globally

A US Department of Defense contract "stop-work" order initiated a layoff affecting 94 positions.