Clients

AdvanceSC is a limited liability company established by Duke Energy in 2004 to support communities in Duke Energy's South Carolina service area through grants for public assistance and economic development programs. The organization concentrates on advancing education to support industry, assisting other economic development organizations to attract and retain industries in Duke Energy's service territory and enhancing the competitive position of manufacturers in Duke Energy's service territory.

BFGoodrich Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports experience, delivering a high performance tire for every type of vehicle. Using motorsports as a proving ground for more than 30 years, BFGoodrich Tires is involved in every type of racing, including oval, sports car, drifting, drag, desert, dirt, rally and extreme rock crawling.

Bloom grocery store concept was born in late summer 2004, a product of more than two years of international consumer research. The result was a new customer-driven concept featuring interactive informational kiosks which allow guests to locate products, select wines and recipes, and print their own personal shopping list using their password. Bloom focuses on convenience, exceptional quality and superior customer service and currently has 52 stores, located in North and South Carolina, Maryland and Virginia.

For over 80 years, Blue Bird Corporation has set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities for a complete line of school and activity buses in a variety of options and configurations. Today, Blue Bird has over 1,800 employees, two Georgia-based manufacturing facilities and an extensive network of dealers and service-parts facilities throughout North America. Headquartered in Ft. Valley, GA, their global presence can be seen in more than 60 countries through sales into Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.

Opened in July of 1994, and based in Spartanburg, SC, BMW Manufacturing Co. was BMW's first full manufacturing facility outside Germany and the fastest factory start-up in automotive history—a record 23 months from site groundbreaking to first car produced. BMW Manufacturing Co. is an integral part of the BMW Group Production Network that includes 23 sites in 13 countries on four continents. It is a subsidiary of BMW AG in Munich, Germany and is the global producer of the BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle and X6 Sports Activity Coupe. The company currently employs 5,000 associates and has produced nearly 1.5 million cars from start up through the end of 2008.

Based in Westwood, NJ, BMW Motorrad USA is a division of BMW North America, LLC and is the marketer of a complete line of high performance, enduro, urban, sport and touring motorcycles. These bikes are built in the BMW tradition that recognizes a motorcycle is a bold statement – the absolute expression of mobile mentality that must deliver outstanding performance, top-class handling and exclusive appeal.

Bonsal American is one of the largest producers of packaged cement mixes and related building material products in the United States. Quality products include commercial construction products, tile setting products, and commercial sealers. Bonsal American is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and is a division of Oldcastle APG.

Capsugel is a global leader in creating innovative dosage forms for the pharmaceutical and dietary supplements industries. Products include a diverse line of hard gelatin, softgel, non-animal, and fish gelatin capsules including the innovative Licaps® two piece capsules that have been specially designed to be sealed for secure containment of liquids and semi-solids without banding. Capsugel is a division of Pfizer Inc., a Fortune 100 global pharmaceutical company, and has numerous global locations to support customers on every major continent.

Clemson University, one of the country's top public universities, combines the best of small-college teaching and big-time science, engineering and technology. With a distinctive governance system that fosters stability in leadership, unique college structures that create an unmatched climate for collaboration, and a driven, competitive spirit that encourages faculty, staff and students to embrace bold, sometimes audacious, goals, With its college-town, lakefront setting against a backdrop of mountains and forests, Clemson is characterized by a strong sense of community, a commitment to service and a love of winning – in academics, in athletics and in life.

The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is an advanced-technology research campus where academia, industry and government organizations engage in synergistic collaboration. With more than $200 million in commitments, CU-ICAR represents the ultimate public/private partnership, directly fueling a knowledge base critical to the automotive industry.

Founded in 1957 as Food Town in Salisbury, North Carolina, Food Lion's success is based on the principle of offering customers quality products at great prices and neighborly service in clean, conveniently located stores. Today, Food Lion LLC is one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, operating 1,300 supermarkets. These stores meet local customer needs and preferences for the freshest and best quality products in 11 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.

Force Protection, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of ballistic- and blast-protected vehicles, which have been used to support armed forces and security personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo and other hot spots around the globe. Headquartered on a sprawling campus near Charleston, South Carolina, Force Protection also has become the nation's leading center for blast protection technology and research to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) is one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare providers in the Southeast. Comprised of a regional medical center, research and education facilities, community hospitals, wellness centers, primary care physician practices (University Medical Group) and numerous specialty facilities, it offers a sophisticated network of expertise and technologies that provide patients with convenient, cost-effective, high-quality health care.

Michelin Truck Tires manufactures and markets a complete line of truck, RV and school bus tires to meet virtually every application and vocation. The division has introduced some of the most innovative products in the industry including the wide single MICHELIN® X One® tires and the new MICHELIN® XZA3® Antisplash™ tires.

As the world's leading brand of radial aircraft tires, MICHELIN® Aircraft Tire manufacturers and markets bias tires, radial tires, and tubes for the worldwide aviation community including commercial and regional airlines, general aviation and the military.

Designed for some of the toughest, most unforgiving environments on the planet, Michelin Earthmover produces tires for a multitude of applications including quarries, construction sites, industrial complexes, ports and terminals, above and below ground mining. 

Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America employs more than 22,300 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 17 locations. 

Founded in 1865, Milliken & Company® is a privately held textile and chemical company that employs approximately 10,000 associates worldwide. Serving all branches of the United States Military with uniform fabrics, combat gear and technical materials, Milliken’s Military Division is dedicated to one mission: providing the men and women who proudly serve this nation with the best equipment in the world. From fabrics that function like a two-way mirror to moldable fabrics capable of standing up to close range ballistics, Milliken Military thrives on innovating for the warfighter experience.

Founded in 1865, Milliken & Company® is a privately held textile and chemical company that employs approximately 10,000 associates worldwide. Ranked No. 64 on Fortune Magazine’s 2009 12th annual "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, Milliken also ranked No. 17 on the Best Medium-Sized Company list. Milliken’s Napery Division manufactures a wide range of high-performance napery fabrics—made of filament or spun/filament polyester—for the hospitality and commercial laundry markets. Genuine Milliken Table Linens come in a variety of styles and colors—all outperforming spun, cotton and blends in terms of stain release, absorbency, color retention and durability.

Since 1936, Sakrete has been a leader and innovator in concrete and concrete-related products establishing the industry and revolutionizing the way concrete is used in construction and home repair. Sakrete led the way for premixed, bagged concrete and was the first company to provide concrete specified for strength, not proportion, which continues to this day. Sakrete is a name that is recognized the world over with distribution throughout the US, Canada, Asia, Europe and Latin America. The Sakrete brand is owned and managed by Oldcastle APG/Bonsal American, Inc. Bonsal American is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Based in San Diego, CA, Sony Xplōd markets a super- innovative lineup of mobile audio gear including amps, speakers, head units targeted to automotive and marine markets. The Xplōd brand includes a full line of mobile audio including HD Radio and Bluetooth-enabled mobile electronics products.

SCTAC is a unique technology and aviation center in one of the fastest-growing business centers in the booming New South located on 2,600 acres in the Upstate of South Carolina. SCTAC is recognized as a major aircraft maintenance and modification center with an 8,000 foot by 300 foot concrete primary runway well-suited for air cargo and other aviation-related business. Conveniently located along the I-85 corridor, it offers a multi modal range of transport options, providing strategic access to air and interstate as well as two rail systems and the port of Charleston. The center is also convenient to downtown Greenville and major business centers like Atlanta and Charlotte.

The Palmetto Bank manages over $1.3 billion in assets including Commercial Banking, Trust, Brokerage and Mortgage Servicing. The Palmetto Bank's commitment to safe and sound bank practices for over 102 years has been the key factor in its ability to meet the challenges in today's economy and banking industry. The bank is the third largest independent community bank headquartered in South Carolina with 29 locations in 22 cities throughout Upstate South Carolina.

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network. Providing America’s largest Mobile to Mobile calling family of more than 80 million subscribers, the company works hard to offer customers with the highest level of satisfaction by offering quality products and services.

Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Volvo Construction Equipment is one of the world's largest manufacturers of construction machines. With a full product range, manufactured, serviced and supported all over the globe, the company markets a comprehensive line of wheel loaders, mini wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, excavators, compact excavators, articulated haulers, graders, skid steer and road machinery.

Wiley X is the brand of Eyewear that provides the absolute best protection and visual clarity in extreme conditions. With a proven military heritage, it's no wonder Wiley X sunglasses are also favored by NASCAR and NHRA drivers, over-the-wall crews, motorcycle riders, hunters, fishermen, active lifestyle and extreme sports enthusiasts everywhere.