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

Palmetto Biotechnology Alliance selects new leader

Dawn Parks, director of public and government affairs for Charleston-based biotech company ArborGen, has been elected president of the Palmetto Biotechnology Alliance (PBA) for 2006. Parks will lead the PBA as it acts as a catalyst for building biotech infrastructure and promoting life sciences growth in South Carolina. Continue reading

Vought creates Web site for North Charleston Dreamliner assembly plants

Dallas-based Vought Aircraft Industries Inc. has created a Web site for those interested in viewing the progress of the Vought and Global Aeronautica 787 Dreamliner fuselage assembly plants in North Charleston. Continue reading

SKF selects Charleston for new operation; expands the region’s aerospace cluster

This leading manufacturer of roller bearings and seals for the aerospace industry announced that it will build a second manufacturing facility in the Charleston region. Among the reasons SKF chose the region for this expansion: success with existing operations and the region's efforts to create an aviation/aerospace cluster. Continue reading

Manufacturer announces expansion of North Charleston operations

SKF Aero Bearings, a global leader in bearings and anti-friction solutions for aerospace, automotive and manufacturing processes, is expanding its North Charleston operations, a move that is expected to create about 100 new jobs over the next five years. Continue reading

SC State Ports Authority sets new volume record

For the third consecutive year, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SPA) has set a new volume record, handling more than a million TEUs and approximately two million tons of breakbulk and bulk cargo. SPA foresees real progress on port expansion with the additions of new equipment and the new Ravenel bridge. Continue reading

American Eagle Airlines to begin service between Charleston and DFW

American Eagle Airlines, a regional affiliate of American Airlines, will add nonstop service between Charleston International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International airport beginning April 3. The addition of the two flights will allow for greater economic opportunity for trade and commerce. Continue reading

Blackbaud taps Microsoft exec as new CEO

Blackbaud Inc., a provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today it has named Marc Chardon, a senior Microsoft executive, as its new president and chief executive officer. Continue reading

Charleston-based QuickFarm and Agristar Global Networks form alliance

QuickFarm and Agristar Global Networks recently formed a national alliance to cross-market their Internet-related services throughout the agricultural industry. Continue reading

FoodHandler, Inc. announces new distribution facility to locate in the Charleston area

FoodHandler, Inc., the market leader in disposable gloves and safe food handling products and programs for the foodservice industry, will relocate its distribution center from Memphis, TN, to North Charleston, SC. Continue reading