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Vertiv Acquires BMarko Structures to Expand Capacity for Manufactured and Converged Infrastructure Solutions

NEWS PROVIDED BY
Vertiv Holdings Co
Apr 13, 2026, 06:30 ET

 

 

Acquisition strengthens in-house structural fabrication, engineering control, and customization capabilities

 

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital
infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of BMarko Structures LLC (“BMarko”), a U.S.-based provider
of custom-engineered structural fabrication.

Vertiv has acquired BMarko Structures, expanding in-house structural fabrication capabilities for scalable
manufactured and converged infrastructure solutions.
As AI data center deployments accelerate, the infrastructure layer is under growing pressure to deliver faster
and at scale. This acquisition vertically integrates a critical structural fabrication specialization into Vertiv’s
Infrastructure Solutions business in North America, which is expected to strengthen supply capability, rapidly
expand engineering and manufacturing capacity, and enhance Vertiv’s ability to deliver scalable manufactured,
prefabricated, and converged infrastructure with greater speed, control, customization, and executional
discipline.

BMarko has demonstrated its differentiated structural fabrication capabilities, engineering depth, and ability to
support highly customized infrastructure requirements, during prior, long-term project experience with Vertiv.
Bringing this capability in-house is expected to strengthen execution, improve material and process control, and
enhance Vertiv’s ability to support customers as infrastructure requirements continue to evolve.

“AI is reshaping infrastructure requirements, with customers placing greater demands on time-to-capacity,
flexibility, and efficiency across the infrastructure layer,” said Gio Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv. “This acquisition
strengthens Vertiv’s ability to help customers move faster, with better systems-level performance and control, as
infrastructure demands continue to grow in complexity.”

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Williamston, South Carolina, BMarko specializes in high-quality,
custom-engineered builds, including steel and wood frames that align well with AI factory and data center
requirements. BMarko recently expanded its engineering and fabrication facility to approximately 560,000
square feet. This facility is located in proximity to Vertiv’s Infrastructure Solutions manufacturing operations in
the region.

For more information about Vertiv and its end-to-end portfolio of solutions and services, visit Vertiv.com.

About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its
customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv
solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and
industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends
from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in
more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv,
visit Vertiv.com.

Category: Financial News

Forward-looking statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995, Section 27 of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These
statements are only a prediction. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forwardlooking statements set forth herein. Readers are referred to Vertiv’s filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-Q for a discussion of these and other important risk factors concerning Vertiv and its operations. Those
risk factors and risks related to the transaction, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially
from historical performance and include, but are not limited to: expected expenses related to the transaction; the
possible diversion of management time on issues related to integration; the ability of Vertiv to maintain
relationships with suppliers of BMarko; and the ability of Vertiv to retain management and key employees of
BMarko. Vertiv is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

For investor inquiries, please contact:
Lynne Maxeiner
Vice President, Global Treasury & Investor Relations
Vertiv
E lynne.maxeiner@vertiv.com

For media inquiries, please contact:
Ruder Finn for Vertiv
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Signature Foods USA selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation

For Immediate Release
April 2, 2026

Signature Foods USA selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation

$11.5 million investment will create 202 new jobs

 

COLUMBIA, S.C.Signature Foods USA, a specialty food products manufacturer, today
announced it selects Anderson County for its first South Carolina operation. The company’s
$11.5 million investment will create 202 new jobs.

A division of the Netherlands-based company Signature Foods, Signature Foods USA produces
premium refrigerated prepared foods for the American market including prepared meats and
cheeses, dips, spreads, wraps, and rolls. Signature Foods USA is headquartered in New York City,
and the Anderson County plant is the company’s first manufacturing operation in the U.S.

Signature Foods USA’s new manufacturing facility, located at 211 Pine Road in Easley, will
produce high-quality dips and spreads to be sold in the deli section of retail grocery stores.

Operations are already online. Individuals interested in joining the Signature Foods USA team
should contact the company’s Human Resources Manager Corderiette Calhoun
(corderiette.calhoun@signaturefoods.com).

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related
to the project. The council also awarded a $400,000 Set-Aside grant to Anderson County to
assist with the costs of building improvements and wastewater pre-system upgrades.

 

QUOTES

“After a long selection process, Anderson County in South Carolina was our number one choice
for starting the first U.S. operation for our Dutch Group, Signature Foods NL. We believe that
this location in Easley will be the foundation for the long-term growth of our business in the U.S.

We would like to thank all people, companies and government officials involved in this
project for their support.”
-Signature Foods USA CEO Peter Dornbos

“South Carolina’s strong business-friendly reputation makes it the ideal location for Signature
Foods USA’s new operation. The addition of 202 new jobs will have a great impact on Anderson
County, and we look forward to the company’s success in our state.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster

“Congratulations to Signature Foods USA on establishing operations here in the Palmetto State.
With an investment of $11.5 million, the company will further South Carolina’s economic
development in the Upstate.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“I’m glad to welcome Signature Foods USA to South Carolina. This manufacturing facility will not
only expand South Carolina’s agribusiness industry, but will also provide opportunities to add
value to foods grown by South Carolina farmers.”
-Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers

“Signature Foods USA’s decision to establish operations in Anderson County reflects the
strength of our business climate and the quality of our workforce. We are honored by their
investment, and we are especially encouraged by the addition of good-paying jobs that will
directly benefit families in Northern Anderson County. This project represents meaningful,
long-term opportunity for our community.”
-Anderson County Councilman Jimmy Davis

“By selecting Upstate SC to prepare its premium food products, Signature Foods USA is
validating that our region has the right ingredients for global food and beverage companies to
succeed. We look forward to seeing them grow in the Upstate.”
-Upstate SC Alliance President and CEO John Lummus

FIVE FAST FACTS
• Signature Foods USA selects Anderson County for its first South Carolina
operation.
• The company’s $11.5 million investment will create 202 new jobs.
• Signature Foods USA is a specialty food products manufacturer.
• The company will be located at 211 Pine Road in Easley, S.C.
• Individuals interested in joining the Signature Foods USA team should contact the
company’s Human Resources Manager Corderiette Calhoun
(corderiette.calhoun@signaturefoods.com).

Advanced Metalworks expands Anderson County operations

Advanced Metalworks expands Anderson County operations

 $10.5 million investment will create 69 new jobs

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. Advanced Metalworks, a metal fabrication company, today announced it is expanding its operations in Anderson County. The company’s $10.5 million investment will create 69 new jobs.

 

Advanced Metalworks specializes in laser cutting, punching, bending, welding and high-quality computer numerical control (CNC) machining. The company’s state-of-the-art equipment delivers precise and efficient metal fabrication solutions tailored to customer needs.

Advanced Metalworks has purchased a 156,000-square-foot facility, located at 117 Blake Dairy Road in Belton, to consolidate its two existing Anderson County facilities, increasing its fabrication and machining capacity and adding new equipment.

Operations are expected to be online in the first quarter of 2026. Individuals interested in joining the Advanced Metalworks team should visit the company’s careers page.

QUOTES

“Advanced Metalworks is proud to announce our expansion to Belton, S.C. This expansion, including at least $10 million in capital investments, demonstrates our commitment to serving customers and loyalty to the community where we live, work and worship. The expansion will elevate our ability to meet customers’ current and future demands while creating upwards of 60 jobs over the next five years in the Belton community. We look forward to partnering with the city of Belton and Anderson County in the endeavor to keep manufacturing jobs local in the metal manufacturing and machining industry.”
-Advanced Metalworks, LLC President Wesley Boggs

“Today’s announcement is another great victory for the Upstate. Advanced Metalworks’ expansion and the 69 new jobs it brings to Anderson County will have a lasting impact in the region, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership with the company in the years ahead.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster

“Congratulations to Advanced Metalworks on expanding and investing $10.5 million in Anderson County. This announcement is a testament to the company’s commitment to South Carolina, and we are grateful for the new opportunities it will create in the community.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“I am excited to welcome Advanced Metalworks to the Belton community, along with the positive growth in job opportunities and economic benefits for the county, and I look forward to continuing our successful partnership.”
-Anderson County Councilman Greg Elgin

“The city of Belton is proud to welcome Advanced Metalworks to our community. Advanced Metalworks will bring a long-lasting economic impact to the city. We are thankful for the opportunities and resources that this company will add to the city of Belton. Welcome home Advanced Metalworks and the Boggs family!”
-Belton Mayor Eleanor Dorn

FIVE FAST FACTS

  • Advanced Metalworks is expanding its operations in Anderson County.
  • The company’s $10.5 million investment will create 69 new jobs.
  • Advanced Metalworks is a metal fabrication company.
  • The company’s new facility is located at 117 Blake Dairy Road in Belton, S.C.
  • Individuals interested in joining the Advanced Metalworks team should visit the company’s careers page.


About S.C. Commerce

Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. As the state’s lead economic development agency, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) works to recruit and support companies of all sizes in their quest to launch, expand and build a legacy. With proactive, strategic initiatives that help the agency create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, S.C. Commerce champions new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging and established industries alike. S.C. Commerce is the principal collaborator for SC NEXUS, a consortium of state leaders in government, utilities, higher education and other stakeholders exploring advanced energy. Recognized for its pro-business climate and policies that have attracted global brands and industry leaders, South Carolina is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle – allowing people to live and work where they love. For more information, visit www.sccommerce.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Alex Clark

Interim Director of Marketing and Communications

South Carolina Department of Commerce

(803) 737-1998

aclark@sccommerce.com

www.SCcommerce.com

 

$3 Million Investment in Honea Path, SC

For Immediate Release

November 14, 2025

 

Covan’s Properties LLC Announces $3 Million Investment in Honea Path, SC

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. – Covan’s Properties LLC, known by the project name Project Briarwood, has announced plans to invest approximately $3 million in building and restoration projects in Honea Path within Anderson County over the next five years.

The proposed investment will support ongoing redevelopment and revitalization efforts within Honea Path contributing to Anderson County’s growing reputation as a destination for business investment and quality development.

The project will include restoration of historic downtown buildings, improvements to commercial properties, and upgrades within the community.  These improvements are designed to enhance the visual appeal, functionality, and economic vitality of Honea Path’s business district, while creating opportunities for growth and community engagement.

“We love Honea Path and are grateful to be a part of this community.  We feel strongly about what Honea Path is and what it can be in the future.” – Jim and Stephanie H. Covan

“We are thrilled to welcome this investment into Honea Path.  Projects like this support our vision for a vibrant, revitalized downtown and show that our town is a place where business can grow and succeed.” – Mayor Smith

“It is wonderfully refreshing to see local citizens actively supporting and investing in our community.  We look forward to their efforts in supporting the Town of Honea Path.” – Anderson County Council, Ms. Cindy Wilson

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About Anderson County Economic Development

Anderson County actively supports new and expanding businesses through collaborative partnerships, workforce initiatives, and infrastructure investments designed to make the county a premier location for growth in South Carolina.

 

Sargent Metal Fabricators, Inc., expanding operations in Anderson County

Sargent Metal

For Immediate Release

November 13, 2025

 

Sargent Metal Fabricators, Inc., expanding operations in Anderson County

$9 million investment will create 20 new jobs

ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson County is proud to announce that Sargent Metal Fabricators, Inc. (Sargent Metal), a leading provider of precision metal fabrication solutions, will expand its operations in Anderson County. The company’s $9 million investment will create 20 new jobs over the next five years, further strengthening the region’s growing advanced manufacturing sector.

 

Founded in 1975, Sargent Metal recently celebrated 50 years of innovation, quality, and reliability in advanced metalworking. The company has long been a cornerstone of Anderson County’s manufacturing community. Sargent Metal specializes in precision metal fabrication, laser cutting, welding, powder coating, and assembly services to leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in a variety of markets.

 

The expansion will allow Sargent Metal to increase its production capacity and meet rising demand from customers across the Southeast and beyond. The new facility improvements will include state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology, enabling us to better serve our current customers and meet the needs of future growth. As we expand, we look forward to welcoming additional team members who will help support our continued success.

 

The expansion is expected to be completed over the next few years. Individuals interested in joining the Sargent Metal team should visit www.sargentmetal.com/contact.

 

“We look forward to the continued success and growth of Sargent Metal. Guided by our core values, we remain committed to serving our customers with excellence, empowering our team members to thrive, and making a positive impact in our community. Through these upcoming expansions, we aim to further strengthen that commitment.” –Sargent Metal President & CEO Tim Hayden

 

“Sargent Metal’s continued growth is great news for Anderson County. As a home-grown company of Anderson County, they are an outstanding example of the kind of advanced manufacturing company that has found long-term success here. Their success is a testament to the strength of our skilled workforce and the supportive business environment we’ve built here in Anderson County.” – Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn

 

 

FIVE FAST FACTS

· Sargent Metal Fabricators, Inc. (Sargent Metal) is expanding S.C. operations in Anderson County.

· The $9 million investment is projected to create 20 new jobs over the next five years.

· Sargent Metal is a precision metal fabrication company.

· The company recently celebrated 50 years in business.

· Individuals interested in joining the Sargent Metal team should visit www.sargentmetal.com/contact

Major League Fishing Set to Visit Lake Hartwell

High School Major League Fishing guys

ANDERSON, S.C. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI and Abu Garcia High School Fishing Presented by Tackle Warehouse circuits are set to visit Anderson, South Carolina, this weekend, Oct. 24-25, for the final regular-season events of the 2025 season – the Abu Garcia College Fishing at Lake Hartwell Open Presented by Columbia PFG on Friday, and the Abu Garcia High School Fishing at Lake Hartwell Open Presented by Columbia PFG on Saturday.

 

The two one-day bass tournaments, hosted by Visit Anderson, will showcase top student anglers from across the region competing to qualify for their respective National Championship events. The top finishing college teams will also take home payouts, including $2,000 to the winner.

 

Anglers will begin each day at 7:30 a.m. ET, launching from Green Pond Landing, located at 470 Green Pond Road in Anderson. Weigh-ins will take place at the boat ramp, starting at 3:30 p.m. each day. Fans are invited to attend in person and can also stay connected by following the “MLF Live” weigh-in broadcasts and daily updates on MajorLeagueFishing.com.

 

The 2025 MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI season features college teams from across the country competing in six regular-season open tournaments. The top 15 percent of teams from each regular-season tournament advance to the 2026 Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI National Championship.

 

MLF Abu Garcia High School Fishing Presented by Tackle Warehouse tournaments are free, two-person (team) events for students in grades 7-12 and are open to any MLF and TBF Student Angler Federation-affiliated high school club. The top 10% of teams at each Open event, along with the TBF High School Fishing state championships, advance to the High School Fishing National Championship.

 

Proud sponsors of the 2025 MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing Presented by YETI and the Abu Garcia High School Fishing Presented by Tackle Warehouse include: 7Brew Coffee, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, Columbia PFG, Deep Dive App, E3 Sports Apparel, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, Humminbird,  Lew’s, Mercury, Minn Kota, Mossy Oak, Onyx, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Phoenix Boats, Polaris, Power-Pole, Precision Sonar, Strike King, Suzuki Marine, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota , WIX Filters and YETI.

 

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular MLF College Fishing and High School Fishing updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

 

About Major League Fishing

Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, Discovery Channel, Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network and on demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 20 countries. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement and fish care.

Eastern Engineered Wood Products Coming to Anderson County

Eastern Engineered Wood Products Logo

Eastern Engineered Wood Products selects Anderson County to establish first South Carolina operation

$18.7 million investment will create 31 new jobs

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. Eastern Engineered Wood Products (Eastern), a wholesale distributor of engineered wood products, today announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $18.7 million investment will create 31 new jobs.

 

Founded in Pennsylvania in 1998, Eastern supplies engineered wood products to building materials dealers and lumberyards across the East Coast. The company also provides technical support to customers including product placement drawings, product specification assistance, and sales education.

Eastern’s new distribution center, to be located at 110 Milliken Drive in Belton, will service lumber dealers and component manufacturers in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Operations are expected to start later this year with full completion of the project in early 2026. Individuals interested in joining the Eastern team should visit the company’s careers page.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Anderson County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.

QUOTES

“Establishing this new location in Anderson County, South Carolina is an exciting next step in our growth and expansion strategy. We have long recognized the need for our products and services in the Southeast, and the Upstate of South Carolina is the ideal area from which to support that need. Support from the state and local authorities has been tremendous, and we look forward to working together as we grow our operation.”
-Eastern Engineered Wood Products President Todd Lindsey

“When companies like Eastern Engineered Wood Products choose to establish operations in South Carolina, it’s a win for our people, the community and the entire state. Eastern’s $18.7 million investment is great news for Anderson County, and we congratulate the company on this new distribution operation.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster

“South Carolina’s premier location makes it the perfect place for distribution companies to move products efficiently to customers. Congratulations to Eastern Engineered Wood Products and Anderson County on this announcement and 31 new jobs it will bring to the Upstate. We are proud to welcome Eastern to our business community.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“Congratulations to Eastern Engineered Wood Products on its investment in Anderson County. We are excited and grateful for the job creation and investment that will add to our ever-growing economy. Anderson County is committed to a strong partnership with our industries and will do what we can to help them succeed.”
-Anderson County Councilman Greg Elgin

“The city of Belton is proud to welcome Eastern Engineered Wood Products to our community. We are thankful for the opportunities and resources Eastern will bring to our city. We look forward to being a part of Eastern’s prosperous future.”
-City of Belton Mayor Eleanor Dorn

FIVE FAST FACTS

  • Eastern Engineered Wood Products (Eastern) selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.
  • The company’s $18.7 million investment will create 31 new jobs.
  • Eastern is a wholesale distributor of engineered wood products.
  • The company will be located at 110 Milliken Drive in Belton, S.C.
  • Individuals interested in joining the Eastern teamshould visit the company’s careers page.


About S.C. Commerce

Welcome to South Carolina. The new headquarters of American innovation. As the state’s lead economic development agency, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) works to recruit and support companies of all sizes in their quest to launch, expand and build a legacy. With proactive, strategic initiatives that help the agency create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, S.C. Commerce champions new and existing businesses and partnerships that fuel emerging and established industries alike. S.C. Commerce is the principal collaborator for SC NEXUS, a consortium of state leaders in government, utilities, higher education and other stakeholders exploring advanced energy. Recognized for its pro-business climate and policies that have attracted global brands and industry leaders, South Carolina is committed to maintaining the state’s long-term competitiveness while building a modern economy — one that is diverse, supporting businesses at every phase of their lifecycle – allowing people to live and work where they love. For more information, visit www.sccommerce.com.

Celebrate Anderson’s 25th Anniversary

For 25 years, Anderson County has invited the community to “Celebrate Anderson” by hosting a free concert and fireworks show at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater over the Labor Day Weekend.  This year, in honor of reaching the 25th anniversary milestone, friends and family can enjoy two big nights of entertainment along with vendors, food trucks, and fun for all ages.  Anderson County, WSSL, and WESC are excited to welcome national touring artists Randy Houser on Saturday, August 31, and Ashley McBryde on Sunday, September 1.

“Anderson County is thrilled to expand headlining concerts on both Saturday and Sunday,” said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns.  “Celebrate Anderson has been something families can look forward to being free for 25 years, and we are thankful for the continued support of our partners at Michelin and Arthrex in making this possible.”

Both concerts are FREE but do require a free ticket to enter. Organizers are expecting both events to reach capacity and encourage fans to get tickets early. You can secure your ticket beginning at 10:00 am EST at www.andersonevents.com.

 Lawn tickets are for fans who wish to bring their blankets and chairs to set up on the lawn. Standing Room Only tickets are for those who want to stand up close to the stage where chairs are not permitted. Fans are reminded that securing the free tickets helps organizers best prepare and communicate important information to ticket holders about the event.

“Ashley McBryde is an incredible talent; she recently co-hosted CMA fest in Nashville; she is a Grammy, CMA, and ACM winner and was nominated for her membership to the Grand Ole Opry by Country Legend Garth Brooks. She is currently touring with her latest album; The Devil I Know. We are thrilled to welcome her to Anderson and know she will put on an incredible show,” Kix Layton, Vice President of Programming at iHeart Media said. “And Randy is an exceptional singer-songwriter who never fails to impress a live audience; he will raise the roof of that amphitheater on Saturday night,” Kix continued, “It’s honestly hard to believe that shows of this caliber are free and open to all. Way to go, Anderson County!”

For more information about sponsorship and vendor opportunities at Celebrate Anderson, please email Adrienne Cole, celebrateanderson@andersoncountysc.org

 

About Anderson County Sports and Entertainment Center:  ASEC is a live event and festival venue featuring a 12,000-capacity amphitheater, civic center, and park. The sports fields schedule numerous sporting tournaments, family reunions, and special events.  The festival grounds also host the annual fair, hot air balloon events, and the largest music festival in the upstate, Rock the Country.

Learn more at www.andersonevents.com

 

Link to both event tickets here.

 

Artist approved images and event assets may be found here.

About Ashley McBryde: GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post, and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album.

McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards, and two nominations for the 2020 Grammys for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs, and the Recording Academy in the same award season.

Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development, and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. Upon its release, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville garnered applause from The New York Times, NPR, Variety, Vulture, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Billboard and Stereogum, among many more.

With 11 songs all co-written by the Arkansas native, The Devil I Know is available now, featuring chart-climbing lead single “Light On In The Kitchen.” McBryde recently announced new shows through Summer 2024 with The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat.

 

For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

 

About Randy Houser: With an inimitable voice The New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser has racked up over half a dozen hits and 1 billion streams. His How Country Feels album topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and nominated CMA Song of the Year, “Like A Cowboy.”

 

Houser has since added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is available now via Magnolia Music Group and features 10 tracks all co-written by the Mississippi native, with his lead single and title track “Note To Self” marking his “powerful return” following 2019’s critically-acclaimed album Magnolia. In their response to Houser’s latest project, MusicRow boasted the Mississippi-native “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists.”

 

With multiple sold-out shows in 2023, including an at-capacity stop at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Houser wrapped 12 months of touring with Cody Johnson.

 

In late 2023, he landed on-screen roles in Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed film “Killers of the Flower Moon” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, as well as Dennis Quaid’s “The Hill”, an inspirational drama that hailed as the number one most streamed Netflix movie in February 2024. This April, Billboard-lauded “golden-voiced Mississippi native” Houser released his new single “Country Back”, a full throttle proclamation of all things country.

 

For more information, go to RandyHouser.com.

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Cole, Civic Center Manager

celebrateanderson@andersoncountysc.org

RunVirt, LLC Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

June 28, 2024

Anderson, South Carolina RunVirt, LLC is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony today, June 28, 2024, at 10:00 am.  The event took place at their new building at 933 Highway 29 S, Suite D in Anderson, South Carolina.

The ceremony featured remarks from the County Administrator, Rusty Burns, and Councilman Glenn Davis, along with a guided tour of the new facility.  Local dignitaries, community leaders, and local business partners were expected to attend.

RunVirt, a leader in participant identification, moved into this new facility after starting out as a small start-up company in the incubator space provided through the Anderson County Economic Development office. RunVirt entered the incubator program in January of 2023 as a solopreneur-based business, and thanks to the incubator program, was able to hire their first employee and begin to scale. By the end of the first year of the incubator program, RunVirt doubled its sales. This explosive growth in sales allowed RunVirt to open its own facility with a state-of-the-art production line, never before used in the participant identification space. Now with a new production line and larger team (now up to 6 employees) RunVirt is poised for more growth and innovation within its industry and looks forward to partnering with the ACED and all that Anderson County has to offer!

 

QUOTES

 “Starting RunVirt has been a labor of love for me and my family. What began as my first out-of-college job trying to learn a trade has turned into a lifelong obsession with “participant identification,” of all things. When I created RunVirt, I had the luxury of spending close to a decade in various positions related to the production of a very specific product: the Race Bib.  That said, I had ZERO experience starting a small business and all that comes with it. Luckily for me, I was able to meet Burriss Nelson and his excellent team at ACED and get started with the Incubator program at 1428. It’s hard to start from ZERO. How do you afford enough space when you are just getting started? How can you scale? They were our cheat code, and paramount in helping RunVirt go from a “hobby” business in the bonus room of our house, to a full-fledged manufacturer with a state-of-the-art production line right here in Anderson County within the span of a year.”

RunVirt, LLC Founder Tyler McGraw

 

“I am excited to officially welcome RunVirt to Anderson County, specifically Council District Two. Our success in economic development recruiting in 2024 and over the past several years is unprecedented. The County’s primary aim is to encourage continued economic development through strategic, efficient modernization of our technology and public services infrastructure.”

Anderson County Councilman Glenn Davis, Council District Two

 

For more information about RunVirt, please visit their website at www.runvirt.com.

 

Grant Received for an Aviation-Themed Playground at the Anderson Regional Airport

Anderson County Receives a $350,000 Grant for the Anderson Regional Airport.
The grant funding will be for a public-private aviation-themed playground.

Anderson County, S.C. (June 27, 2024) — Chairman Tommy Dunn and the Anderson County Council offer their sincere appreciation to Senator Mike Gambrell and Representative Don Chapman for their sponsorship of a $350,000 grant to construct a new aviation-themed playground at Anderson Regional Airport.

The grant funding, in addition to the generous private contributions from our community, will bring the project to life. With all project funding now secured, Anderson County will proceed with the final design and development of the playground’s customized play elements. The development of the play structure is part of the county’s effort to enhance Anderson Regional Airport’s utility as a community-wide asset.

“We are grateful for Senator Gambrell and Representative Chapman’s assistance with this public-private partnership. This project will provide additional recreation opportunities for children living in western Anderson County, and we expect its relationship with the airport will encourage some of these kids to consider careers in aviation and other STEM-related activities.”—Tommy Dunn, Chairman, Anderson County Council