Category: Economic Development

Gray Development to Build a New Speculative Facility in Anderson County

Posted on September 16, 2022 by AndersonCountyECD - Economic Development, News Releases

Gray Development to Build a New Speculative Facility in South Carolina Market

Class-A, 408,000 sf speculative facility in Anderson County. Centrally located right off exit 32 on I-85

Anderson, South Carolina — September 15, 2022 — Kentucky-based industrial real estate development company Gray Development, a Gray company, to expand its footprint in South Carolina with construction of a new 408,000 SF speculative facility on a 38-acre parcel of land in the Upstate. Completion of the Class-A industrial building is expected in the 4^th quarter of 2023.

The building will be located at 1810 Easley Highway in Anderson County and affronts I-85. Located in the Anderson County industrial corridor, the prime location will offer prospective tenants’ immediate access to Easley Highway (SC-8) and is located a mere 32.3 miles from the South Carolina Inland Port, 16 miles from downtown Greenville and 26 miles from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.

Gray is credited with many successful South Carolina based projects, as well as several taking place in Anderson. Most notably, Gray Construction built two projects for Michelin North America in the area.

Gray has selected Alliance Consulting Engineers for civil engineering, Kovert Hawkins Architects, Inc., a subsidiary of Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, Inc. for architectural design, Willett Engineering, A Gray Company for structural engineering, and THS Constructors, Inc. as the general contractor. Leasing opportunities remain available within the development in coordination with CBRE.

About Gray Development

Gray Development is an industrial real estate developer wholly owned by Gray, Inc. The Gray family of brands has a strategic presence in select locations around the world. In addition to Gray Development, Gray has grown to encompass an integrated family of brands designed to complement each other’s specialized capabilities. Gray’s robust offering—which includes strategy, operational improvements, construction, and engineering creates one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. To learn more visit https://www.gray.com/.

For leasing inquires, contact:

Trey Pennington, SIOR | CBRE | (864) 527-6095 | trey.pennington@cbre.com

Jeff Benedict | CBRE | (864) 235-1961 | jeff.benedict@cbre.com

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Curt Hargrove | Gray Development

959-509-2147 | chargrove@gray.com

Jack Wise | Gray Development

859-321-7189 | jwise@gray.com

Rusty Burns | Anderson County Administrator

864-844-5077 | rburns@andersoncountysc.org

FedEx breaks ground on $45,000,000 logistics facility

Posted on June 15, 2022 by AndersonCountyECD - Economic Development, News Releases

FedEx breaks ground on $45,000,000 Logistics Facility in Anderson County, SC

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. – FedEx, a multinational conglomerate holding company focused on transportation, e-commerce, and services, today announced plans to begin operating in Anderson County. The company’s $45 million dollar investment will create 12 new jobs.

“This is yet further evidence of the continuing growth of Anderson County,” said Councilman Brett Sanders. “We know that these numbers will continue to grow as our citizens are productive and have a strong work ethic.”

Founded in 1971 in Little Rock, Arkansas, today is best known for its air delivery service, FedEx Express, which was one of the first major shipping companies to offer overnight delivery as a flagship service. Since then, FedEx also started FedEx Ground, FedEx Office (originally known as Kinko’s), FedEx Supply Chain, FedEx Freight, and various other services across multiple subsidiaries. FedEx is also one of the top contractors of the US government and assists in the transport of some United States Postal Service packages through their Air Cargo Network contract.

As a result of economic booms in the logistics industry, the company is facing increasing capacity in their regional sortation facilities (RSF). RSFs are sorting and distributing facilities that help optimize transportation in the company’s network by applying just-in-time inventory management and investing extensively in state-of-the-art material handling equipment.

The company is currently underway with a 251,000-square-foot build-to-suit distribution facility located at the corner of Highway 81 and Evergreen Road. The company is investing over $10 million in state-of-the-art material handling equipment.

“Project Highway 81 Logistics is locating its project in Anderson County bringing greatly needed technical jobs and capital investment to our county,” said Burriss Nelson, Anderson County Economic Development Director.

For further information on developments in Anderson County, please view our current press releases. If you have any questions about establishing or expanding your business in Anderson County, contact our office where we will be happy to assist you.

Kelley Engineering Expanding Operations

Posted on April 15, 2022 by AndersonCountyECD - Economic Development, News Releases

Kelley Engineering, a premier designer and manufacturer of custom automation equipment, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s $6 million investment will create 80 new jobs.

Founded in 2015, Kelley Engineering provides automation equipment, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, and metal fabrication for a variety of industries across the Southeast including aerospace, automotive, injection molding, packaging, tires, and much more.

Located at 1709 Easley Highway in Pelzer, one of the municipalities of Anderson County, Kelley Engineering’s newest facility will expand the company’s build-to-print manufacturing operations and accommodate growth to meet increasing demand.

The expansion is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2023. Individuals interested in joining the Kelley Engineering team should visit the company’s careers page.

Kelley Engineering Expanding Operations

QUOTES

“We are excited about this next chapter for Kelley Engineering. This latest expansion will give us
a combined 82,000 square feet which will allow us to expand our manufacturing and automation
capabilities. Growing up in Anderson County, I knew this was an awesome community to raise a
family, but I have also seen how great it is to grow a business. It is easy to buy a building and
equipment, but the people you hire are what makes a company great. Our company culture of hiring
good people and promoting within has really made us stand out and be successful in this competitive
market. We are looking forward to providing many more good-paying jobs as we continue to grow.”
-Kelley Engineering CEO Matt Kelley

“The success of our existing companies continues to be a driving force behind our state’s strong
and growing economy. Today, we celebrate yet another expansion as Kelley Engineering invests $6
million and creates 80 new jobs in the Anderson County community. Congratulations, and we look
forward to many more years of their success.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

“South Carolina’s advanced manufacturing industry continues to thrive, and today’s announcement by
Kelley Engineering is a testament to that. By expanding its already significant operations in
Anderson County, Kelley Engineering is making a statement that South Carolina, with our
pro-business environment and world-class workforce, is the ideal location for companies.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey II

“We are so excited to have a homegrown principal growing his company in Anderson County. I’m always
thankful for increased jobs, capital investment, and growth in our tax base.” -Anderson County
Council District Seven Member Cindy Wilson

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Kelley Engineering is expanding operations in Anderson County.
• The company’s $6 million investment will create 80 new jobs.
• Kelley Engineering is a premier designer and manufacturer of custom automation
equipment.
• Located at 1709 Easley Highway in Pelzer, S.C.
• Individuals interested in joining the Kelley Engineering team should visit the
company’s careers page.

About S.C. Department of Commerce

As South Carolina’s leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to
recruit new businesses and help existing businesses grow. S.C. Commerce has recruited world-class
companies to South Carolina such as BMW, Boeing, Continental, Giti Tire, LPL Financial Holdings,
Mercedes-Benz Vans, Samsung, Toray, and Volvo Cars also supports startups, small and existing
business, innovation, and rural development initiatives. S.C. Commerce partners with the S.C.
Technical College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruiting, and with the
S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, which provides worker training and employment
opportunities within the state. With a strong international footprint, the Palmetto State has
consistently been among the top in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign direct investment
on a per capita basis – recognized by multiple economic development publications for its
pro-business climate. For more information,
visit www.SCcommerce.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Alex Clark, CMP
Director of Marketing & Communications
South Carolina Department of Commerce
(803) 737-1998
aclark@sccommerce.com
www.SCcommerce.com
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Student Outreach in Anderson County

Posted on March 31, 2022 by AndersonCountyECD - Development Standards, Economic Development, Education, Public Notices

Manufacturing jobs for high school students

Outreach For Our Students In Anderson County, SC

Are you a graduating student looking for an immediate career? Industries in Anderson County are hiring student graduates straight out of high school with added incentives. Graduating seniors can step out of high school with desirable jobs in an array of industry fields. These industries offer the potential of pay at or above the average county wage as well as excellent careers with the promise of advancement.

Whether full or part-time, we will help guide the graduating student through the process of securing employment starting with filling out our application. If you are interested in working for one of the many industries present in Anderson County click on this link and fill out the form.

Anderson County Workforce Development

Anderson County is invested in creating a strong workforce and providing the necessary resources to set our residents up for success. In 2021 we created $651.2 million in capital investment, $49.1 million in new annual payroll, and 1,194 jobs, which is only a portion of what is available, and we increased our average hourly wage to $21.73.

While our biggest source of employment in the county is the service industry, manufacturing is our specialty with growing and endless opportunities for job seekers. Taking advantage of these opportunities, we have set out on a mission to assist any high school student who would like to directly enter this workforce post-graduation.

Assistance With Barriers To Employment

We are aware that being part of a strong workforce comes with its barriers. Sometimes these barriers require additional assistance outside of finding the work. This assistance can come in the form of finding a ride, training, childcare, disability management, etc., but these barriers do not have to be defined in your success. This assistance exists for not only the student but any Anderson County resident needing help. Should you require additional assistance, we will do everything we can to help or point you in the right direction to someone who can be of assistance.

Pick Your Favorite Product Manufactured in South Carolina

Posted on March 18, 2022 by AndersonCountyECD - Economic Development

Electrolux Favorite Product Manufactured in SC

Favorite Product Manufactured In South Carolina

We are celebrating the products made in South Carolina and the South Carolina Manufacturing Alliance would like you to pick your favorite! Our favorite is the Electrolux/Frigidaire Refrigerator & Freezer made right here in Anderson County. Just click on the link here and select your favorite product. We are proud of all the products made in South Carolina, but most especially those made here in Anderson County so please vote for the hometown favorite!