Orangeburg ranks fourth in South Carolina for the percentage capture of total retail sales when compared to the state’s other non-metropolitan areas. At 121% capture of retail sales, the county captured 21% more in retail sales than it should for the number of county residents. This statistic is proof that Orangeburg County residents support the local retail market.

In addition to retail growth Orangeburg has also seen industrial growth. Existing industries range from electronics and riding lawn mowers to food distribution and chemicals. In the last six years the county has had record industrial growth which has helped create over 5,000 new manufacturing jobs.

Industry Profile

From heavy manufacturing, to service related facilities, to sod farms, the industrial base in Orangeburg County employees more than 8,200 workers in nearly 100 business operations.

The County’s largest employer is Husqvarna which employees more than 2,000 people in the manufacture of riding lawn tractors. Other large employers include Koyo Corporation which manufactures ball bearings and employs 530; Sara Lee Bakery employing 536; North American Container Corporation which employs 400 people in the manufacture of bulk shipping containers; and Zeus Industrial Products, makers of teflon tubing and employing 450.

Over the past five years Orangeburg County has enjoyed more than 170 expansions or new industry locations. During that time period, those companies invested more than $625 million and created nearly 3,400 jobs.

Leading Employers of Orangeburg County

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Companies Operating In Orangeburg County From A – Z

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Non-Manufacturing