Recent Relocations & Expansions

With a pro-business government, world-class deepwater port, and a highly-skilled local workforce, it’s no wonder that Charleston County attracts more innovators every day. Here’s a quick snapshot of the companies that know first-hand that Charleston is an ideal place to do business. Read more about each company announcement in our media center.

Patten Seed Company (03/15/2023)

Patten Seed Company, one of the largest turfgrass producers in the Southeast, announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Charleston County. The company’s $2.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs.

Striped Pig Distillery, LLC (12/12/2022)

Striped Pig Distillery, LLC (Striped Pig Distillery), a woman-owned and family-operated distillery, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company will invest $10 million and create more than 50 new jobs.

Metal Trades, Inc. (12/02/2022)

Metal Trades, Inc., a family-owned steel and metal manufacturer, announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $14.4 million investment will create 64 new jobs.

ZELTWANGER LP (11/29/2022)

ZELTWANGER LP, an innovative machine technology company, announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $12.5 million investment will create 24 new jobs.

Sweet Grass Vodka (9/21/2022)

Sweet Grass Vodka, a family-owned spirits and distilling company, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.7 million investment will create 47 new jobs.

SHL Medical (7/18/2022)

SHL Medical, a world-leading provider of drug delivery solutions, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The company’s initial $90 million investment will create an estimated 165 new jobs.

Golfbreaks by PGA Tour (6/09/2022)

Golfbreaks by PGA TOUR (Golfbreaks), a leading, worldwide golf vacation specialist, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s expansion will create 32 new jobs in the next two years.

Robert Thomas Iron Design LLC (5/26/2022)

Robert Thomas Iron Design, LLC, a modern blacksmithing company, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $2.9 million investment will create 45 new jobs over the next three years.

Daye North America (3/29/2022)

Daye North America, a subsidiary of Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Company, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $3.5 million investment will create 131 new jobs.

Bintelli LLC (3/01/2022)

Bintelli LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $455,000 investment will create 72 new jobs

MSC USA (2/10/2022)

MSC USA, the United States cargo shipping arm of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a global leader in transportation and logistics, announced plans to expand its Charleston County operations. The company will invest more than $13.7 million and create 135 new jobs, expanding its local footprint to a total of more than 500 employees.

Allegiance Flag Supply (1/20/2022)

Allegiance Flag Supply, a producer of high-quality American flags, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 25 new jobs.

Ability Tri-Modal (12/16/2021)

Ability Tri-Modal, a third-generation distribution and transportation provider, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The more than $24 million investment will create 27 new jobs.

Belimed Life Science, Inc. (12/6/2021)

Belimed Life Science, Inc., a leading supplier of steam sterilizers and parts washers, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $750,000 investment will create 22 new jobs.

Beyond Distilling Company (12/1/2021)

Beyond Distilling Company, a craft spirit and distilling company, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $767,000 investment will create 63 new jobs.

Evolt (11/30/2021)

Evolt, a digital body composition analytic company, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than 100,000 investment will create 80 new jobs.

Cannonborough Beverage Company (11/22/2021)

Cannonborough Beverage Company, a craft soda company,  announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 22 new jobs.

Barzan Aeronautical, LLC (11/12/2021)

Barzan Aeronautical, LLC, an aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems company, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The company’s $14.7 million investment will create 34 new jobs.

Elbit Systems of America, LLC (11/9/2021)

Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd.,  announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The project will create approximately 300 new jobs.

Argents Air Express, Ltd. (9/30/2021)

Argents Air Express, Ltd. (Argents), a full-service logistics solutions company, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The expansion will create 35 new jobs.

The Home Depot, Inc. (9/23/2021)

The Home Depot, Inc. (The Home Depot), a world-leading home improvement retailer, announced plans to expand operations throughout South Carolina. The company is growing its supply chain and distribution operations in Charleston, Greenville, Jasper and Lexington counties. The combined expansion will create nearly 100 new jobs.

TELUS International (8/24/2021)

TELUS International, a customer experience innovator that designs, builds and delivers digital solutions for global brands, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The $3.4 million initial investment will create approximately 1,200 new jobs by 2022.

Grey Ghost Bakery (07/27/2021)

Grey Ghost Bakery, a made-from-scratch cookie baking company, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $395,000 investment will create 25 new jobs.

Your Crawlspace, Inc. (7/22/2021)

Your Crawlspace, Inc. (YCS), a patented crawlspace encapsulation manufacturing and distribution company, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The more than $3.6 million investment will create 40 new jobs over the next five years.

Cummins Turbo Technologies (6/11/2021)

Cummins Turbo Technologies, a business segment of global power leader Cummins Inc., announced plans to expand turbocharger manufacturing operations in Charleston County. The more than $10.7 million investment will create 252 new jobs.

Charleston Coffee Roasters (6/9/2021)

Charleston Coffee Roasters, a craft coffee roasting company, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $2.2 million investment will create 28 new jobs.

Breeze Airways (5/21/2021)

America’s newest airline, Breeze Airways, unveiled its debut network, comprising 39 nonstop routes between 16 cities in the Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Eastern U.S. Charleston is among the airline’s first destinations and Charleston International Airport will receive Breeze’s inaugural flight on May 27, 2021.

Bourne Group (4/29/2021)

Bourne Group, an industry leader in the manufacturing and installation of marine signage, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $3.7 million investment will create 43 new jobs.

M.C. Dean, Inc. (4/21/2021)

M.C. Dean, Inc., a global cyber-physical systems integration and engineering company, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $7.3 million investment will create 126 new jobs.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (4/7/2021)

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, a part of the global Mercedes-Benz Vans production network, announced plans to build the next generation eSprinter van in Charleston County. The company will invest around $59 million.

T-Mobile US, Inc. (3/3/2021)

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) (T-Mobile), one of the largest wireless network operators in the country, will expand its operations in Charleston County. The $10.2 million investment in its Customer Experience Center will create up to 540 new jobs, bringing the Charleston County location to a total of approximately 1,540 full-time employees.

Omatic Software (2/25/2021)

Omatic Software, a data integration company, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $450,000 investment will create approximately 100 new jobs over the next five years.

Ray-Mont Logistics (1/29/2021)

Ray-Mont Logistics, a fully integrated logistics company, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $16 million investment will create 85 new jobs.

Vikor Scientific, LLC (12/8/2020)

Vikor Scientific, LLC, a molecular diagnostics company, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $1 million investment will create 148 new jobs.

Carver Maritime, LLC (11/23/2020)

Carver Maritime, LLC, an industrial port known for its shipping and warehousing storage operations, announced plans to expand its existing operations in Charleston County. The more than $27.8 million investment will create 50 new jobs.

Defense Engineering Services (11/5/2020)

Defense Engineering Services (DES), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The more than $1.1 million investment will create 18 new jobs.

Vigilent Labs (10/29/2020)

Vigilent Labs, an advanced health and medical technology company, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The company is investing more than $104.6 million and will create over 400 new jobs at its state-of-the-art COVID-19 test manufacturing facility in the Charleston Navy Yard.

Daye North America (9/24/2020)

Daye North America, a subsidiary of Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Company, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The $1.8 million investment will initially create 16 new jobs.

Driverge Vehicle Solutions, LLC (9/17/2020)

Driverge Vehicle Innovations, LLC (Driverge), an industry leader in commercial wheelchair transportation and accessible taxis, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $350,000 investment is projected to create 13 new jobs.

Juliska (9/15/2020)

Juliska, an artisanal glassware, tableware and home décor brand, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $1.9 million investment will create 51 new jobs.

Lineage Logistics (9/08/2020)

Lineage Logistics, an innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $34 million investment will create 36 new jobs.

Cantey Tech Consulting (9/01/2020)

Cantey Tech Consulting, an IT support and consulting firm, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 25 new jobs.

Holy City Linen (6/24/2020)

Holy City Linen, a commercial laundry service company, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $12.4 million investment will create 254 new jobs.

Lowcountry Kettle (6/23/2020)

Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of handmade, Lowcountry-inspired kettle chips, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 24 new jobs.

PRC Laser Corporation (5/05/2020)

PRC Laser Corporation, an industrial laser and laser system manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The company’s more than $1.4 million investment is projected to create 73 new jobs.

Alorica (12/20/19)

Alorica, a global leader in customer experience solutions, announced plans to expand its current operations in Charleston County. The $1.2 million investment will create more than 300 new jobs.

Alcami Corporation (12/17/19)

Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of fully-integrated custom end-to-end solutions for the pharmaceutical and biologics industries, announced plans to expand the company’s current operations in Charleston County. The $17 million investment is expected to create 30 new jobs.

Carver Maritime, LLC (11/20/19)

Carver Maritime, LLC, an industrial port known for its shipping and warehousing storage operations, announced plans to expand its existing operations in Charleston County. The more than $14 million investment is expected to create 22 new jobs.

The Urban Electric Co. (11/13/19)

The Urban Electric Co., an artisan lighting fixture designer and manufacturer, announced plans to expand its current Charleston County operations. The company’s more than $10.7 million investment is projected to create approximately 180 new jobs.

Spartan Motors, Inc. (10/15/19)

Spartan Motors, Inc., a leader in fleet, work truck and specialty service vehicle manufacturing, is establishing operations in Charleston County. The $1.15 million investment is expected to create 308 new jobs.

Smithey Ironware Company (7/24/19)

Smithey Ironware Company, a designer and manufacturer of premium cast iron and carbon steel cookware, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The more than $2 million investment is expected to create 22 new jobs.

eGroup (7/10/19)

eGroup, a leading provider of innovative business information technology (IT) services, announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters in Charleston County by building a new 18,000-square-foot facility. The $6.3 million investment is creating 35 jobs.

High Wire Distilling Co. (7/1/19)

High Wire Distilling Co., which produces premium, handcrafted small batch spirits with an agricultural focus, announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The $3 million investment will create 45 jobs.

Victor Hoppenstein’s Brewlab (6/19/19)

Victor Hoppenstein’s Brewlab, a local, craft brewing operation, is locating its new production operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.1 million investment is projected to create 16 new jobs.

AHG-Fasteners-USA, Inc. (6/18/19)

Announced at the 2019 Paris Air Show, the Charleston region has added a new key aerospace supplier, AHG Fasteners-USA, Inc., which designs, manufactures, and sells fastening systems for the aerospace industry.

LAB Medical Manufacturing (6/18/19)

LAB Medical Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision medical devices and components, announced plans to open a new product division in Charleston County. The company is bringing approximately $5 million in capital investment and creating more than 30 jobs over the next five years.

NexGen Containers & Shelters (5/9/19)

NexGen Containers & Shelters, a specialty manufacturer of ISO containers and shelters for both commercial and defense applications, invested $100,000 in its new 25,000 square foot manufacturing facility located at 7251 Cross Park Drive in North Charleston.

Charleston Distilling (2/21/19)

Charleston Distilling, an independent, small-batch producer of handcrafted spirits, announced a $4.2 million investment in its Charleston County operations. The expansion is projected to create an additional 29 jobs.

Charles River Labs (12/20/18)

Charles River Labs, a leading, full-service drug discovery and early-stage development company, announced an expansion of its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $10.9 million investment is projected to create approximately 180 new jobs.

DeepBD (12/6/18)

DeepBD, a developer and operator of artificial intelligence platforms, announced new operations in Charleston County. The company’s $1.6 million investment is projected to create 30 new jobs.

Bintelli LLC (11/14/18)

Bintelli LLC, an Inc. 5000 company and manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles for a variety of applications, announced another expansion of its Charleston County operations. The $2.9 million investment is projected to create an additional 20 new jobs over the next five years.

Nanobébé (10/31/18)

The Charleston region has added a new key player in life sciences, Nanobébé, which has engineered revolutionary new designs for infant feeding systems.

MAHLE Behr Charleston (10/03/18)

MAHLE Behr Charleston, Inc., a leading supplier of air conditioning and radiator assemblies, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Charleston County. The company’s $36 million investment is projected to create 115 new jobs.

o2si smart solutions (08/23/18)

Organic Standard Solutions International, LLC (o2si smart solutions), a subsidiary of LGC Group’s Standards division, announced expansion plans for its existing Charleston County facility. The company’s $2.4 million capital investment is projected to create approximately 20 new jobs.

Ingevity (07/25/18)

Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT), a North Charleston-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, is establishing a new corporate headquarters in Charleston County. Ingevity’s $5 million capital investment is projected to create at least 100 new jobs.

Kuehne + Nagel (07/11/18)

Kuehne + Nagel, Inc., a global transport and logistics company, is launching operations in Charleston County. With this new facility, the company will be creating 180 jobs over the next three years.

BLG Logistics (06/25/18)

BLG Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics services, is locating new operations in Charleston County.  Designed to support Mercedes-Benz Vans’ production operations, the company’s new logistics facility is projected to create 28 jobs.

J. Geiger Shading (04/10/18)

J. Geiger Shading, a provider of modern window shading, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $1.1 million investment is projected to create 26 new jobs.

Low Country Case & Millwork (03/29/18)

Low Country Case & Millwork (LCCM), a manufacturer and installer of commercial casework and millwork, is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company is projected to bring $7 million of capital investment and create at least 10 new jobs.

Holy City Brewing (03/01/18)

Holy City Brewing, a craft brewery based out of Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. The company is expected to create 15 new jobs.

Frontier Logistics (02/06/18)

Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of 26 acres at the former Navy base in North Charleston. The company’s $35.5 million investment is expected to create an additional 34 jobs.

Innovative Vehicle Solutions (01/23/18)

Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS), a builder of custom commercial vehicles is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is expected to create 108 new jobs.

Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware (01/11/18)

Charleston’s Rigging & Marine Hardware, a manufacturer and suppplier of wire rope, rigging and safety solutions for a wide range of industries, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The facility expansion at the former Navy Base is expected to create 18 new jobs.

Firefly Distillery, LLC (12/20/17)

Firefly Distillery, LLC, a South-Carolina-based beverage provider, is expanding its Charleston County operations by constructing a new distillery in North Charleston, S.C. The $7.3 million investment is expected to create 20 new jobs.

Choate Construction (12/13/17)

Choate Construction is expanding its Mount Pleasant regional headquarters, resultingin the addition of 20 jobs and $1 million capital investment. The company will relocate to the Gateway Mount Pleasant office building which is being constructed at 235 Magrath Darby.

Heatworks (11/15/17)

Heatworks, a manufacturer of innovative tankless water heaters, is expanding their Charleston County operations. To accommodate its continued growth, the company is creating approximately 60 new jobs.

Finalcontrol, Inc.  (11/9/17)

Finalcontrol, Inc., a quality assurance provider for manufacturing companies, is locating new operations in Charleston County. The project is expected to create 34 new jobs over the next year.

Coast Brewing, LLC (10/31/17)

Coast Brewing, LLC, a family-owned craft brewery based in Charleston, S.C., is expanding its existing operations. With a capital investment of $1.7 million, the company is expected to create 29 new jobs.

AGRU America, Inc. (10/26/17)

AGRU America, Inc., a manufacturer of premium geosynthetic liners and thermoplastic plastic solutions, is adding Charleston County to its South Carolina footprint with a new $30 million facility.

Isringhausen GmbH (09/05/17)

Isringhausen, a global leader in the development of seating systems for commercial vehicles, is launching new operations in Charleston County. The facility is projected to bring more than 130 new jobs to the area in the coming years.

Mission Solutions Group, Inc. (08/31/17)

Mission Solutions Group, a privately-held, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The firm is expected to invest $2.9 million and create 41 new jobs.

Ingredion Incorporated (07/21/17)

Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global ingredients solutions company, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County. The company’s growth is expected to bring more than $10 million of capital investment and lead to the creation of five new positions.

Knapheide Truck Equipment Company (06/30/17)

Knapheide Truck Equipment Company Charleston Inc., a subsidiary of The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, is opening a new manfacturing facility in Charleston County. The development is projected to bring $1.3 million of investment and create 63 new jobs.Knapheide Truck Equipment Company Charletson Inc., a subsidiary of The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, is opening a new manfacturing facility in Charleston County. The development is projected to bring $1.3 million of investment and create 63 new jobs.

T-Mobile US (06/28/17)

T-Mobile US, one of the largest wireless service providers in the United States, is moving its existing care center in the Charleston area to a new, larger facility in North Charleston. The company is expected to invest more than $16.7 million in the new facility, creating 400 new jobs.

Protego USA (06/07/17)

Protego, a global manufacturer of tank and flammable vapor processing safety equipment, is expanding its South Carolina presence by establishing a new facility in North Charleston. The new development is projected to bring $3.7 million of capital investment and lead to the creation of 17 jobs.

BoomTown (06/05/17)

BoomTown, a real estate software development company, is expanding their existing Charleston County operations. With an expected joint capital investment of approximately $20.7 million, the company plans to make additional hires to accomodate their continued growth.

Fitness First USA (06/01/17)

Fitness First USA, a division of parent company, A&Z Pharmaceutical, Inc., is relocating the business into Charleston County and expanding its operations with a flagship retail and e-commerce distribution facility in Mount Pleasant. The project is expected to create 10 new jobs and investment $600,000 in the first year.

MTAG Services, Inc. (05/23/17)

MTAG Services, Inc., one of the nation’s leading providers of specialized financial asset servicing, is expanding operations in Charleston County by locating its corporate headquarters in Mount Pleasant, S.C. The project is expected to create more than 30 new jobs over the next three years.

Alcami Corporation (05/03/17)

Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of custom development and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, is expanding operations in Charleston County. The $5 million investment is expected to lead to the creation of 30 new jobs.

Mid-States Packaging (04/25/17)

Mid-States Packaging, a full-service logistics and warehousing provider, is locating new operations in Charleston County. The $5.2 million investment is expected to bring 30 new jobs to the community.

NCGS, Inc. (04/20/17)

NCGS, Inc., a clinical research organization (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical industry, is expanding its Charleston County operations. The company is constructing a new corporate headquarters, which will bring $10 million of new capital investment and create 80 new jobs.

Wagner Systems (04/11/17)

Wagner Systems, a global manufacturer of systems for the surface finishing of liquid plants, power coating and adhesives, is launching a new application center operation in Charleston County. Representing a capital investment of $2.3 million, the new development will lead to the creation of more than 30 jobs over the next five years. 

Shimano (04/06/17)

Shimano, Inc., a multinational manufacturer of products for the bicycle and sports fishing industries, is expanding its Charleston County operations. The company will be creating more than 30 new positions.

Phishlabs (04/04/17)

Phishlabs, a leading provider of cybersecurity services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County. To accomodate its continued growth, the company is expected to create 45 new jobs over the next three years.

Carver Companies (02/22/17)

Carver companies, a diversified group of manufacturing and construction companies, will be expanding its Charleston County operation.  The expansion is expected to bring $13 million of new capital investment and lead to the creation of 22 new jobs.

Bintelli, LLC (12/21/16)

Bintelli, LLC,a manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles for a variety of applications, has expanded its existing Charleston County operations.  The investment is expected to generate 23 new jobs over the next five years, 10 of which have recently been filled.

NexGen Composites (12/12/16)

NexGen Composites, a manufacturer of lightwight composite structural panels for a variety of commericial and military applications, has launched its first South Carolina operation in North Charleston with an initial investment of $100,000.

Safran (11/29/16)

Safran a leading suppliers of systems and equipment for aircraft, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has expanded its operations in North Charleston investing $7 million which is expected to create 15 new jobs.

Golfbreaks.com (11/04/16)

Golfbreaks.com a speciality golf travel company is establishing its first U.S. operations in Mount Pleasant! This project is the first in the state’s new Landing Pad program which assists established companies looking to enter the U.S. or South Carolina markets for the first time.

JEAR Logistics LLC (9/14/16)

Jear Logistics LLC, a third-party logistics company is expanding in Mount Pleasant! The project is expected to result in $2.8 million investment and create 152 new jobs.  

Thyssenkrupp Industrial Services (5/11/16)

thyssenkrupp Industrial Services, a full-service provider of customized product management solutions, is establishing operations in Charleston County, creating 32 new jobs and bring $1.4 million in investment.

Comcast (4/6/16)

Comcast is establishing a new customer service and technical support Center of Excellence in Charleston County. The $21.4 million facility will house more than 550 new employees.

Call Experts (3/16/16)

Call Experts, a leading answering service company, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County, investing $1.8 million which is expected to create 310 new jobs over the next five years.

Limehouse Produce Company (1/14/16)

Limehouse Produce, a local company that has been providing farmed produce and unique products to Charleston area restaurants, schools and hospitals for more than seven decades, is expanding its Lowcountry operations. The company is investing $8.3 million in the project, which is expected to create 40 new jobs over the next five years.