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Boeing to bring hundreds of new jobs to Charleston

USA Today video covers Boeing's Charleston expansion of the new Research and Technology Center focused on advanced manufacturing technology and composite fuselage manufacturing. Continue reading

Intertex Transloading Services, Inc. establishes Berkeley County facility

A company specializing in the distribution of synthetic rubber, carbon black and process oils is opening a facility in Berkeley County. Intertex World Resources, Inc. is investing $3.2 million to establish Intertex Transloading Services, Inc. in Moncks Corner, S.C. The investment is expected to create 10 local jobs. Continue reading

Offshore wind technology energizes South Carolina researchers

Steady wind patterns from the Atlantic Ocean have long inspired hopes of wind turbines dotting the East Coast.

Now South Carolina and other Eastern states are exploring the idea with task forces and studies. Continue reading

Boeing South Carolina begins final assembly of its first 787-9

North Charleston site joins Everett, Washington, team in building newest 787 Dreamliner. Continue reading

Boeing opening 737 MAX engine parts plant in North Charleston

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being held today for the opening of the Boeing Propulsion South Carolina plant that will support the 737 MAX. Continue reading

South Carolina, Florida groups among aerospace conference sponsors

For the first time, economic development groups from South Carolina and Florida were among the sponsors for the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance conference. Continue reading

Boeing opens propulsion systems facility in South Carolina

North Charleston, South Carolina – Boeing has opened its new propulsion engineering and assembly facility in North Charleston. Continue reading

Charleston, Dorchester students battle it out in underwater robotics competition

The Charleston Regional SeaPerch competition was held Thursday at Danny Jones Pool in North Charleston. The competition included area middle and high school students who built underwater robots that navigated obstacle courses against a clock. Continue reading

Charleston area’s aerospace cluster lifting wages, quality of life across the board

The Charleston area’s growing aerospace cluster, led by Dreamliner maker Boeing Co., is creating a “knowledge economy” that’s boosting employment and wages across the board at a level much higher than the rest of South Carolina, according to economists and employment numbers. Continue reading

Washington aerospace supplier opens facility in North Charleston

A Washington-based aerospace supplier has opened its North Charleston facility to assemble parts for the 787 Dreamliners made at Boeing South Carolina. Continue reading
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