AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSmart Manufacturing: Hitachi-owned JR Automation has opened a $15.5 million Greenville technology center spanning 215,000 square feet, with about 100 employees and room to grow. Business Costs: South Carolina employers are set to save an estimated $360 million in unemployment taxes in 2027, as rates fall or hold steady for a 13th consecutive year. New Investment: Italian manufacturer ERRECINQUE plans a $5 million Bluffton distribution and support facility, creating more than 10 jobs; Vitreus is investing $800,000 in a Newberry plant with 15 jobs. Life Sciences: The sector contributes $25 billion to South Carolina’s economy, while SCRA awarded $2.2 million to four companies developing technology for rural health care. Clean Energy: Silfab Solar is preparing to resume chemical operations at its Fort Mill plant after an eight-month pause, amid ongoing legal disputes.
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