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AIRSYS Cooling Technologies (AIRSYS), a global cooling solution provider, announced it is establishing a new global headquarters with an expansion in Spartanburg County.

The company’s $40 million investment will create 215 jobs, according to Gov. Henry McMaster’s office.

“This investment represents the realization of a dream we have been working toward for many years: to establish AIRSYS’ headquarters in the United States,” said AIRSYS Cooling Technologies Inc. President Paul Quigley. “It reflects our long-term vision of strengthening our presence in America, expanding our innovation in data center cooling, and building a foundation that supports our customers, employees, and communities for decades to come.”

Quigley added, “We are proud to deepen our roots in Spartanburg County and the city of Woodruff and honored to contribute to the growth of this remarkable region.”

AIRSYS, celebrating three decades of doing business this year, is headquartered in Greer and develops and manufactures information and communication technology cooling equipment.

The company’s energy-efficient cooling solutions are used in data centers, schools and telecom cabinets worldwide.

AIRSYS will build a new 264,000-square-foot global headquarters campus at 6228 Highway 101 in Woodruff and expand its existing Spartanburg County manufacturing operation.

Officials said AIRSYS’ new Woodruff campus will house one of the world’s largest 3D printing factories and make customizable spray liquid cooling components for high-density computing servers.

Operations are expected to be online in 2026. Those interested in joining AIRSYS should go to the company’s careers page.

The state’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project.

The council also awarded a $500,000 Set-Aside grant to Spartanburg County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.

The Myrtle Beach area is experiencing significant economic growth, with major corporations like Amazon and Pepsi Bottling Ventures establishing a strong presence in the region.

Amazon's new 165,000-square-foot Same-Day Delivery facility in North Myrtle Beach, located within the Palmetto Coast Industrial Park, began operations in late 2024.

Officials said the facility enhances delivery speeds and creates job opportunities, contributing to the area's economic diversification.

Similarly, Pepsi Bottling Ventures has relocated its operations from Conway to a state-of-the-art 164,850-square-foot distribution center in North Myrtle Beach, also situated in the Palmetto Coast Industrial Park.

Officials said the $15 million investment not only retains over 140 existing jobs but also adds 27 positions, underscoring the company's commitment to the local community.

The officials also said the Palmetto Coast Industrial Park has been pivotal for companies that require access to the region’s major transportation corridors, including SC Highway 31, SC Highway 22, and Interstate 95.

Already home to two well-known businesses, Amazon and Pepsi, the park has plans to accommodate six more. 

Officials said the developments signify a shift in Myrtle Beach's identity, highlighting its transformation from a seasonal tourist destination to a thriving hub for commerce and industry.

The influx of such prominent companies is expected to stimulate further economic growth, attract additional businesses, and provide year-round employment opportunities, the officials said.

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QWERKY AI, a South Carolina-based AI startup, celebrated a significant milestone this week: the ribbon-cutting of its Columbia headquarters.

The ribbon-cutting welcomed local leaders, investors and community partners to the QWERKY AI space in Columbia's emerging tech scene.

The event celebrated the startup's physical roots in South Carolina, its investment in local talent and its growing role in regional innovation.

"We're going to have our own AI company right here in Columbia, South Carolina that we can lean on, and every South Carolinian can lean on," said Mayor Daniel Rickenmann. "We don't have to go to a West Coast company; we have one right here in the Southeast. We're excited that you want Columbia to be your home."

QWERKY HQ is 700 Huger St. and is open to visitors by appointment only. Those interested can reach out via [email protected] to schedule a visit.

QWERKY AI is also preparing to launch the next phase of its platform with an upcoming beta release, which will introduce tiered access.

Officials said the beta will include both the available free tier, with daily token limitations, and a new Pro tier, with higher daily token limits and priority access to new features and updates.

Users can go to qwerky.ai to learn more about QWERKY AI and try out the current alpha version of the QWERKY AI chat app.

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