Charlotte Business Journal


Carolina Ingredients, a Pineville-based food manufacturer and distributor, has added solar energy to its manufacturing facility in Rock Hill.

The site features a solar water-heating system and the largest solar-electric system in upstate South Carolina.

Argand Energy was a subcontractor to Myers & Chapman Inc. in designing and installing the roof-mounted photovoltaic system. Both companies are based in Charlotte.

Financial terms of the investment weren’t disclosed.

“Our decision was based on our desire to be a value-added leader in our industry, to embrace renewable energy sources and to differentiate ourselves from our competitors,” says Doug Meyer-Cuno, president of Carolina Ingredients. “As our company grows, it is likely we’ll continue to add additional solar panels.”

The solar systems will decrease Carolina Ingredients’ carbon footprint by more than 23 tons of carbon dioxide annually.

The company offers custom blending of spices and food ingredients to customers in the food-services industry. It is based on Eagleton Downs Drive in Pineville.