Local Data
Location & Expansion Log
Diverse companies – from startups to multinational corporations – continue to relocate and expand existing operations in the Charleston region.
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CRDA-Facilitated Projects
2004
Easy Tray, LLC
December 17, 2004
Food processing
Easy Tray selected the Charleston region for its corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art processing plant, which uses the latest technology to provide retail and institutional customers with pre-cut produce. Key reasons: quick access to Southeastern markets and available real estate.
Summerville Preferred Partners
December 16, 2004
Component assembly services for truck and heavy equipment manufacturers
This fast-growing company set up shop to assemble fire and refuge truck chassis for North Charleston-based American LaFrance. The company also sees potential for other opportunities in the region.
Vought Aircraft Industries / Alenia North America
December 1, 2004
Production of integrated fuselage structures for Boeing 787 Dreamliner passenger jet
The region was selected by two leading international aerostructures manufacturers that will supply integrated fuselage structures for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Company officials cited the region’s transportation infrastructure, readily available land and skilled workforce as top factors in their decision.
Ramapo Sales & Marketing
September 30, 2004
High-end machinery and supplies for the glass and window industry
To meet the growing demand for its high-end machinery and supplies for the window and glass industry, the company is locating both its national distribution hub and its headquarters in the region. Among the reasons: the Port of Charleston and our impressive lifestyle amenities.
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters
September 10, 2004
Designs and markets accessories for Apple iPod and other portable digital devices
A young company with huge potential has relocated its headquarters to the Charleston region, crediting the area’s attractive lifestyle with its decision. DLO designs and manufactures accessory products for the popular Apple iPod MP3 player and other portable digital devices.
Verizon Wireless
August 26, 2004
Customer service call center
This leading wireless communications provider announced plans to open a state-of-the-art customer call center in the Charleston region. The company cited an excellent talent pool and business friendly environment as key reasons for locating in region.
Metalox International, LLC
June 30, 2004
Recycles by-products of the mini-mill's steel making process
Metalox International, LLC, a company that has developed a process for recycling by-products of the mini-mill's steel making process, has located its headquarters and R&D center in the Charleston region.
PSSI
June 7, 2004
Software for healthcare information systems
This provider of information system enhancements for the health care industry announced the consolidation of its operations to the Charleston region. According to company officials, the lifestyle amenities of the Charleston region will serve as a valuable employee recruitment tool. The company also sees future business potential with the area’s impressive medical sector.
Preferred Sourcing, LLC
April 13, 2004
Outsourced services for automotive and other transportation-related manufacturers
Preferred Sourcing, a fast-growing company that provides numerous services to automotive and other transportation-related manufacturers, announced the location of its 10th North American operation in the Charleston region. Company officials cited the Charleston region’s growing base of automotive and marine-related manufacturers and suppliers and easy access to current customers as main factors in their decision.
Quintrex Boats
April 8, 2004
Aluminum boat manufacturer
Australia's largest and leading aluminum boat builder has located its main U.S. headquarters and production facility in the Charleston region as part of the company's extensive launch into the American market. Among the reasons for selecting the region: geographic accessibility and convenient transportation to key markets.
Top Cat Marine Security, Inc.
April 2, 2004
Manufactures high-performance boats
Top Cat Marine Security, a manufacturer of high-performance boats for use by defense, homeland security, port security and law enforcement officials, announced the relocation of its state-of-the-art manufacturing operation to the Charleston region. The company cited a critical mass of defense industry suppliers and a ready-made client base as top reasons for choosing the region.
