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Makers of the number one selling refrigerated tea and fastest growing lemonade in America held a ribbon cutting in collaboration with valued partner, Walmart, celebrating the importance of highly skilled, well-paying American manufacturing jobs

BESSEMER, Ala., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Milo's Tea Company, Inc., a family-owned, certified women-owned business known for crafting tea and lemonade using high-quality, real ingredients, today officially opened its new $200 million state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg, S.C.

The facility will employ over 200 associates when fully ramped. The company has already hired more than 130 people for roles critical to building the company's People First culture on-site and establishing the operational efficiency, food safety and quality standards for which the company is known. These roles demonstrate Milo's commitment to developing skilled manufacturing talent and providing new opportunities for South Carolinians to build meaningful careers.

"We have received such a warm welcome from our state and local community partners in South Carolina, and this has proven to be the right ecosystem to support our growth," said Tricia Wallwork, Milo's chair and chief executive officer, and granddaughter of founders Milo and Bea Carlton. "This strategic location is key for us to continue to deliver excellent on-time, in-full service to our customers and delicious beverages to our fans. Brewing fresh beverages with no added colors or preservatives is not the easiest way to do business, but it's the right way to do it to deliver that consistent homemade taste. The proximity we have in the Upstate of South Carolina to major logistics paths will create more opportunities to expand our offerings in retail locations across the mid-Atlantic."

Milo's valued retail partner of more than 30 years, Walmart, was present in a big way at Milo's ribbon cutting. Walmart has helped fuel the company's growth through retail and line expansion.

In the past 10 years, Milo's has doubled in size 3.5 times, growing from less than 50 to nearly 1,000 associates, and expanding its manufacturing footprint from one to four facilities. Today, Milo's is available in over 55,000 retail locations, including about 4,200 Walmart stores across America, and is the retailer's number one selling ready-to-drink tea.

Partnerships that yield such remarkable growth are a great example of the American job strengthened by Walmart's $350 billion U.S. manufacturing commitment.

"Walmart is so proud to support American businesses, and Milo's Tea Company is a very special one," said John Furner, CEO of Walmart U.S. "Two-thirds of our product spend goes towards goods that are made, grown or assembled right here in the U.S. This has a great impact on creating jobs and bringing customers products they love. Our collaboration with Milo's, and the support from South Carolina, is a shining example of that impact, and a blueprint for how we can do even more."

Milo's and Walmart are deeply committed to the community in Upstate South Carolina. The community partners, educational institutions and government officials whose partnership created a pathway for the Milo's facility to open ahead of schedule with top talent were integral to the successful startup.

"We are proud to celebrate Milo's Tea Company's first facility in South Carolina," said Governor Henry McMaster. "This investment will create hundreds of good-paying jobs and highlights the strength of our workforce and manufacturing industry. We look forward to Milo's continued partnership and the opportunities it will bring to our people."

Milo's newest facility is more than just an investment in operations – it is an investment in the Spartanburg community. Through Milo's 1% profit pledge, the company gives monetary and product donation to community organizations and invests in sustainable manufacturing practices as a certified platinum zero waste manufacturer recycling and diverting 98% of its waste. Milo's is also a member of The Water Council's WAVE water stewardship certification program and is committed to excellent water stewardship alongside business growth, as well as expanding its commitment to carbon reduction through renewable energy and continuous improvement initiatives.

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About Milo's Tea Company

Milo's Tea Company is a family-owned, certified women-owned business crafting delicious, high-quality, fresh beverages since 1946. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Milo's has been brewing the best tasting, closest-to-homemade iced teas and lemonades for three generations and counting. The company has established itself as the #1 selling refrigerated tea in America and one of the fastest growing lemonade brands in America using only a few real ingredients. The company's delicious beverages are available in all 50 states across 55,000 retail locations. Milo's has four manufacturing and distribution facilities located in Bessemer and Homewood, Alabama; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Spartanburg, South Carolina - its newest and largest facility that opened in 2024. Milo's invests in sustainable manufacturing practices, focusing on excellent water stewardship, carbon reduction, and waste recycling and reduction, with the company achieving TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification in 2020. Milo's also donates at least 1% of its annual profits to organizations pursuing Education and Advancement for All, Protecting the Planet for Future Generations, and Community Disaster Relief. Milo's People First culture was recognized nationally in 2024 for being the #3 Most Loved Workplace in America by Newsweek. To learn more about Milo's or find a store near you, visit www.drinkmilos.com.

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Milo’s Tea Company, Inc. recently opened its new, $200 million manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg, S.C.

The facility will employ over 200 associates when fully ramped. Milo’s has already hired more than 130 people for roles critical to building its “people first” culture on-site and establishing operational efficiency, food safety and quality standards. These roles demonstrate the company’s commitment to developing manufacturing talent and providing opportunities for South Carolinians to build meaningful careers.

“We have received such a warm welcome from our state and local community partners in South Carolina, and this has proven to be the right ecosystem to support our growth,” says Tricia Wallwork, Milo’s chair and chief executive officer and granddaughter of founders Milo and Bea Carlton. “This strategic location is key for us to continue to deliver excellent on-time, in-full service to our customers and delicious beverages to our fans. Brewing fresh beverages with no added colors or preservatives is not the easiest way to do business, but it’s the right way to do it to deliver that consistent homemade taste. The proximity we have in the upstate of South Carolina to major logistics paths will create more opportunities to expand our offerings in retail locations across the mid-Atlantic.”

A Milo’s retail partner of more than 30 years, Walmart, was present at the ribbon cutting. Walmart has helped fuel the company’s growth through retail and line expansion.

In the past 10 years, Milo’s has doubled in size 3.5 times, growing from less than 50 to nearly 1,000 associates, and expanded its manufacturing footprint from one to four facilities. Today, Milo’s products are available in over 55,000 retail locations, including about 4,200 Walmart stores across America, and are the retailer’s No. 1-selling ready-to-drink tea.

Partnerships that yield growth are an example of the American job, strengthened by Walmart’s $350 billion U.S. manufacturing commitment.

“Walmart is so proud to support American businesses, and Milo’s Tea Company is a very special one,” says John Furner, CEO of Walmart U.S. “Two-thirds of our product spend goes towards goods that are made, grown or assembled right here in the U.S. This has a great impact on creating jobs and bringing customers products they love. Our collaboration with Milo’s, and the support from South Carolina, is a shining example of that impact and a blueprint for how we can do even more.”

Milo’s and Walmart are committed to the community in upstate South Carolina. The community partners, educational institutions and government officials whose partnership created a pathway for the Milo’s facility to open ahead of schedule were integral to the successful startup.

“We are proud to celebrate Milo’s Tea Company’s first facility in South Carolina,” says South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. “This investment will create hundreds of good-paying jobs and highlights the strength of our workforce and manufacturing industry. We look forward to Milo’s continued partnership and the opportunities it will bring to our people.”

The company’s newest facility is more than just an investment in operations – it is an investment in the Spartanburg community. Through its 1% profit pledge, Milo’s gives monetary and product donations to community organizations and invests in sustainable manufacturing practices as a certified-platinum zero-waste manufacturer, recycling and diverting 98% of its waste. Milo’s is also a member of The Water Council’s WAVE water stewardship certification program and is committed to water stewardship alongside business growth, as well as expanding its commitment to carbon reduction through renewable energy and continuous improvement initiatives.

SPARTANBURG — South Carolina’s second-largest single investment to date is coming to Spartanburg County.

NorthMark Strategies, through its subsidiary Valara Holdings, plans to transform a former manufacturing facility in the county into a high-performance computing center. The company is expected to invest $2.76 billion and create 27 full-time jobs.

The center at 4000 S. Pine St. will be one of the most advanced high-performance computing centers in the world, the company said. It will leverage “cutting-edge technology to support complex computational tasks in machine learning, data analytics, and complex systems modeling.”

Initial operations are expected to come online in the third quarter of 2026. The bulk of the investment will be spent on equipment for the center.

NorthMark Strategies looked at more than 100 locations and chose Spartanburg County. On Feb. 17, when the project was first announced but the company was still unnamed, Spartanburg County Councilman David Britt said the county was competing with another state for the project.

Jen Byrne, the president of NorthMark, said Spartanburg stood out for its “strong community, skilled workforce, dynamic economy and strategic advantages.” NorthMark Strategies is an investment firm based in the United States that combines “capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value.”

“Our investment in this HPC (high-performance computing) facility solidifies our commitment to building for future growth and being prepared to meet the growing demand for HPC capabilities among our current and future investment partners head-on,” Byrne said.

The project will be designed to generate its own power needed for operations, meaning it won’t strain the community’s power grid. As data centers have come to South Carolina in recent years, debates have raged about how to handle the heavy strain they put on the grid. This project’s ability to self-generate power nullifies that concern.

Natural gas from an existing pipeline will fuel the center's generators. The center is not expected to draw much more energy than the site's former facility.

Spartanburg County Council members unanimously gave second reading approval to economic incentives for the project at a meeting on April 21. A final reading is needed before they are finalized.

The incentives would lower the company’s tax assessment ratio to 4 percent for the property for 40 years. A special source revenue credit agreement is also included that could be used to cover infrastructure costs.

The company will repurpose the former Kohler manufacturing facility for the high-performance computing center. Kohler announced the closing of its Spartanburg County facility in January 2024.

This investment is now the state’s second-largest single investment, only behind a $3.5 billion battery recycling site in Berkeley County from Redwood Materials.

Britt, county council vice chair and chairman of the economic development committee, emphasized the importance of the county's ability to use a fee-in-lieu agreement to land the company. He said it would not have come without the tax mechanism and called the investment a “game changer” for not only the Upstate but all of South Carolina.

“It is a great project, I'm really excited,” Britt said. “This is a great company that's going to be a good corporate citizen that doesn't tax our infrastructure.”

APRIL 16th, 2025 – SPARTANBURG, SC – Country music fans in the Upstate are in for a treat this summer as Cole Swindell, the 3-time Academy of Country Music Award Winner and chart-topping artist, takes the stage for an unforgettable inaugural performance at Fifth Third Park, located at 300 W. Henry St. Spartanburg, SC, on June 5th, 2025. The concert marks the kickoff of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX and promises a night full of live music and celebration.

“We are pleased to bring this kickoff concert back for a fourth year and have Cole Swindell as our headliner this year,” said Bob Stegner, President of SCCI. “This tournament has become a cornerstone of the Upstate communities, and having an artist with Cole’s credentials join us for this special event elevates the experience for all involved. His performance will undoubtedly bring an added level of energy and enthusiasm to the weekend.”

“It’s a privilege to continue the tradition of kicking off the tournament weekend with a concert right here in Spartanburg. Having Cole Swindell as this year's main act reflects the energy and momentum we’ve been building, and we are so proud to bring this level of entertainment to our city,” said Todd Horne, SCCI Board of Directors. “This concert has become a signature part of the tournament festivities, and we look forward to adding an extra level of enthusiasm to this already highly anticipated weekend.”

Swindell, who most recently took home two major honors at the 2023 ACM Awards – Song of the Year and Single of the Year for his chart-topping hit "She Had Me at Heads Carolina," is no stranger to success in the country music scene. The singer-songwriter has built a reputation with his catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics with an impressive catalog of hits, including fan favorites like "You Should Be Here" and his breakout track, "Chillin’ It," which earned him his first platinum certification.

With four studio albums already under his belt and a new studio album set for release in June 2025, Swindell has cemented his place as a successful singer and songwriter in the country music industry. Special guests James Radford Band and Gritty Flyright are joining Swindell, creating an entertaining lineup full of country music.

Home of the new Hub City Spartanburgers, Fifth Third Park officially opened its doors on April 1st, 2025. General Manager of the new minor league team, Tyson Jeffers, expressed his enthusiasm about Cole Swindell performing at the stadium. "We cannot wait to welcome Cole Swindell to Fifth Third Park for the inaugural concert as part of the tournament! This is a huge milestone for both the Hub City Spartanburgers and our vibrant community here in Spartanburg. Cole’s performance will be the perfect way to kick off this prestigious event, and we’re thrilled to provide fans with an unforgettable experience. Fifth Third Park is going to be an incredible venue for concerts like this, and we can’t wait to see everyone come together to celebrate the start of this weekend!"

In addition to headlining the concert, Swindell will also participate in the tournament, combining his love of music and golf for a weekend of entertainment and philanthropy.

Head to nightintheburg.com on Friday, April 18th at 10:00 AM EST to purchase your tickets and learn more about the concert. Don’t miss the chance to see Cole Swindell live in concert at Fifth Third Park on June 5th as part of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX.

Doors will open at 5:00 PM, and the music will start at 6:00 PM.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Judson Conwell, Director of Corporate Partnerships & Assistant Tournament Director, at [email protected] or Kari Snyder, Director of Community Engagement & Sustainability, at [email protected]

ABOUT COLE SWINDELL Cole Swindell is a multi-platinum-selling country music artist and songwriter who has taken the country music world by storm with his chart-topping hits and heartfelt performances. With 3 Academy of Country Music Awards including wins for Song of the Year and Single of the Year in 2023, and numerous other accolades, Swindell continues to rise as one of the leading voices in contemporary country music. His smash hits include "She Had Me at Heads Carolina," "You Should Be Here," and his debut smash hit "Chillin' It." Swindell is signed to Warner Music Nashville, where he will release his fifth studio album in June 2025.

ABOUT BMW CHARITY PRO-AM PRESENTED BY TD SYNNEX South Carolina Charities, Inc. (SCCI), the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, was created in order to showcase the beauty of Upstate South Carolina and the hospitality of its citizens to the world; to create an event that brings the Upstate a fun and entertaining week centered around professional athletes and world-renowned celebrities; and raise money and awareness for South Carolina charities. Since 2001, the tournament has awarded more than $17 million to numerous Upstate SC non-profit organizations, part of the PGA TOUR’s $3 billion raised for charity.

The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX is the only tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with Korn Ferry Tour professionals in a three-day better-ball competition over two courses. Amateurs, celebrities, and professionals rotate between the two courses, Thornblade Club, and The Carolina Country Club on Thursday and Friday with the 12 lowest-scoring amateur teams, and four lowest-scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final round at Thornblade Club. The lowest 65 pros (and ties) will play on Saturday and Sunday at Thornblade Club.

The tournament draws an estimated 45,000 spectators, 35 percent of attendees at the event are visitors and 25% of those visitors stay in local overnight accommodations. The 2024 economic impact study provided by Visit Greenville SC estimated that the tournament yielded more than 8.5 million in total output/impact for the region.

About the Hub City Spartanburgers

The Hub City Spartanburgers, the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, will embark on their inaugural season in April 2025. For more information on the Spartanburgers, visit milb.com/hub-city. For information about tickets to any of Hub City’s 66 home games, call 864-658-4206 or email: [email protected] For media inquiries, email: [email protected]. Follow along with the Spartanburgers on social media.