COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 16 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news on Oct. 14, 2025, from Meiden America Switchgear Inc.: * * * Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. expanding Laurens County operations $9.2 million investment will create 43 new jobs * Meiden America Switchgear, Inc. (MAS), a pioneer in high-performance vacuum technology, today announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County. The company's $9.2 million investment will create 43 new  more PR