PICKENS COUNTY – Two Pickens County companies, JM Mold South and United Tool and Mold, both of Easley, were recently recognized by MoldMaking Technology, a top industry publication, as “Lead-Time Leaders”. MoldMaking Technology, which considers companies from across the United States, chooses only four companies in two categories to receive the award each year. The…
EASLEY — Officials with Kongsberg Automotive have been dealing with a problem that many company officials would like to have — their businesses was growing too large for their existing facilities in Pickens. Due to rapid growth, Kongsberg needed to double current plant capacity. Company officials considered moving the plant — which manufactures aerospace, truck…
By Liz Segrist Companies keep bringing high-tech manufacturing jobs to Pickens County. Economic developers and company heads say tax incentives and an educated workforce are the driving forces behind expansions or new facilities. Pickens County has had four jobs announcements since June, with YH America South Carolina LLC making the largest announcement on Oct. 11.…