INDUSTRY BY THE NUMBERS
Animal Health & Nutraceutical Manufacturing
Featured Company: Nutramax Laboratories
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Lancaster County is home to Nutramax Laboratories' corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturing campus, where nutritional supplements for people and pets are researched, developed, and manufactured.
Gold Mining & Mineral Processing
Featured Company: Haile Gold Mine (OceanaGold)
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One of the oldest operating gold mines in the United States, the Haile Gold Mine combines modern mining technology with one of South Carolina's most significant natural resource operations.
Advanced Textiles
Featured Company: Keer America
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Lancaster County continues its rich textile legacy through advanced manufacturers like Keer America, where state-of-the-art equipment produces high-quality yarns for global markets.
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Lancaster County
100+ Years of Manufacturing Heritage
2.2 Million Workers Within 75 Miles
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WHY COMPANIES CHOOSE LANCASTER COUNTY
Skilled Workforce
Local talent backed by strong K–12, Career Center, and technical education partnerships.
Strategic Location
Within the Charlotte metropolitan region while offering South Carolina's business-friendly environment.
Manufacturing Heritage
Over a century of industrial experience from textile manufacturing to today's advanced production.
Room to Grow
Industrial parks, available sites, and expanding infrastructure support future investment.
Business-Friendly Climate
Collaborative local government focused on business retention, expansion, and recruitment.
Quality of Life
Affordable living, parks, recreation, and a growing community help companies attract and retain talent.