Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for March 11, 2020

Xplor Boatworks expanding Richland County facility

The specialty recreational boat manufacturer’s $3.4 million expansion is expected to create 63 jobs and slated to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2020. The company, founded in 2017, is expanding its facility at 1124 Pineview Drive. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

PRC Laser to relocate to Ladson

The company, a manufacturer of industrial lasers and laser systems, is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Charleston County. The company is investing $1.4 million to renovate its space and is expected to create 73 new jobs. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

North Charleston-based Coastal Corrugated acquired by N.C.-based company

Coastal Corrugated Inc. has been acquired by Atlantic Packaging, based in Wilmington, N.C. Atlantic has 18 regional facilities, including an existing location on Spaniel Lane in Summerville. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Manufacturers and students connect at sustainability forum

Representatives from some of the Upstate's manufacturers will gather in Greenville on Thurday for a forum aimed at helping them reduce their energy use and costs while increasing environmental sustainability. (GSA Business Report)

Women share manufacturing experiences during forum

Women talked about career development experiences, diversity strategies and workforce development opportunities at the Palmetto Women in Manufacturing Forum at Spartanburg’s Chapman Cultural Center on Friday. (GSA Business Report)

BMW’s Sky Foster named S.C. Manufacturers Alliance Woman of the Year

Sky Foster, communications manager at BMW Manufacturing, was named the 2020 S.C. Manufacturers Alliance Woman of the Year at the Palmetto Women's Manufacturing Forum on Friday in Spartanburg. (GSA Business Report)