Category: Economic Development

EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. expanding operations in Anderson County

$8.6 million investment will create 16 new jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. – EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc., a subsidiary of the Germany-based EuWe Group, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The $8.6 million investment will create 16 new jobs.

Established in 1968, the EuWe Group is a producer of high-quality plastic products worldwide for the automobile industry. Headquartered in Lauf, Germany, outside Nuremberg, the company also has facilities in Czechia and Mexico.

Located at 171 Alliance Parkway in Williamston, EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc.’s expansion will include the acquisition of 13 acres where the company will expand its current production facility.

The expansion is expected to be completed by mid-2021. Individuals interested in joining the EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. team should visit the company’s careers webpage.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded Anderson County a $75,000 Set-Aside grant for costs related to the project.

QUOTES

“We are grateful for the significant role both the state of South Carolina and Anderson County have played in supporting our decision in 2015 and now again in 2020. With this expansion, EuWe will be able to solidify its position in the region as a premium tier 1 supplier and contribute more to the success of our customers, business partners and employees in the Upstate.” -EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. CFO Dr. J. Kevin Smith

“EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. continues to thrive in Anderson County, and today’s announcement of their expansion is tremendous news for Team South Carolina. I’m excited to see what the future has in store for this great company.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

“Helping our existing industry continue to grow is a key part of our economic strategy. This investment announcement by EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. is excellent news for Anderson County and the state of South Carolina.” -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

“How blessed we are to have the best people, education, logistics and quality of life here in Anderson!  Congratulations and best wishes for continued success to EuWe Eugen Wexler.” -Anderson County Council District Seven Member Hon. M. Cindy Wilson

FIVE FAST FACTS

• EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. is expanding operations in Anderson County.
• The $8.6 million investment will create 16 new jobs.
• EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Germany-based EuWe Group.
• Located at 171 Alliance Parkway in Williamston, S.C.
• Individuals interested in joining the EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. team should visit the company’s careers webpage.

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Techtronic Industries expanding operations in Anderson County

$100 million investment will create 525 new jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, today announced plans to expand its operations in Anderson County. The $100 million investment will create 525 new jobs over the next several years.

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Hong Kong, TTI has continuously expanded around the world through organic growth and acquisitions and is a recognized world leader in designing and manufacturing a variety of power tools, outdoor products and accessories for both residential and industrial clients. The company provides products from brands such as Milwaukee®, AEG®, Ryobi®, Homelite®, Hoover®, Oreck®, Vax® and Dirt Devil®.

Located at 100 Innovation Way in Anderson, TTI’s expansion will include a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing plant and warehouse to support production and assembly operations. The expansion will also include a reconditioning plant.

The expansion is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2022. Individuals interested in joining the TTI team should visit the company’s careers webpage.

QUOTES

“This is a significant step in our continued growth and evolution as a company. This will be a world class manufacturing and warehousing facility – to support our ever-expanding outdoor product and power tool businesses. We certainly appreciate the support of the state of South Carolina and Anderson County to help make it possible for us to continue to invest in facilities, people and innovative product in Anderson.” –Outdoor Products Group President Lee Sowell 

“This investment by TTI in Anderson County is further proof that South Carolina is an important hub for international business. These 525 new jobs will make a big impact in the Palmetto State, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this great company’s continued growth here.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

“Team South Carolina works hard every day to cultivate a pro-business environment so companies like TTI can be successful. Congratulations to this great company on their $100 million investment that will create 525 new jobs for South Carolinians. We look forward watching them continue to succeed for years to come.” -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

“We are truly fortunate to have Techtronic Industries as a partner in our community. Major expansion announcements like this help show the world the degree of trust that several multinational corporations have placed in our local workforce, and I couldn’t be more proud than I am today of our county and our people.” –Anderson County Council District Four Vice Chairman Brett Sanders

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Techtronic Industries (TTI) is expanding operations in Anderson County.
• The $100 million investment will create 525 new jobs.
• TTI was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.
• Located at 100 Innovation Way in Anderson, S.C.
• Individuals interested in joining the TTI team should visit the company’s careers webpage.

Tactical Medical Solutions LLC, a global leading developer and manufacturer of pre-hospital medical products and patient simulators, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The company’s more than $1.7 million investment is projected to create 21 new jobs.

Founded in 2003, Tactical Medical Solutions LLC supplies customized kits and emergency response supplies to support federal agencies, law enforcement and medical personnel nationwide and internationally. The company has more than 2,000 products available and a presence in 70 countries around the world.

Located at 1250 Harris Bridge Road in Anderson, Tactical Medical Solutions LLC’s expansion will enable the company to increase capacity to meet growing demand and increase its research and development capabilities.

The expansion is completed and operational. Individuals interested in joining the Tactical Medical Solutions LLC team should visit https://www.tacmedsolutions.com/Contact-us.  

QUOTES

“We are excited to expand our facility in Anderson to allow us to better serve our customers and provide quality employment opportunities to our community. Anderson provides a great place for businesses and families to grow together. The business-friendly environment and high-quality workforce has further secured our commitment to the county.” – Tactical Medical Solutions LLC Founder and Co-Chairman Ross Johnson

“It’s always a reason to celebrate when an existing company expands within our borders. Tactical Medical Solutions LLC’s decision to grow its Palmetto State operations is a win for the company and for our entire state, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact this company will continue to make in the local community.” – Gov. Henry McMaster

“South Carolina’s world-class workforce and positive business climate have made our state the ideal location for industry, and, as a result, the manufacturing sector in our state continues to thrive. Tactical Medical Solutions LLC’s Anderson County expansion is a testament to that, and I look forward to watching them succeed here for many years to come.” – Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

“The societal benefits of this new cutting-edge medical equipment, created and manufactured right here in Anderson, are so vast they cannot be measured. Thanks to this next-generation healthcare technology, medical practitioners around the globe will have access to the most advanced medical training methods and can develop the skills necessary to save lives and help their communities. It is very gratifying to know that our workforce and our people played a major role in bringing this life-saving technology to the world.” – Anderson County Council Vice-Chair Brett Sanders

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Tactical Medical Solutions LLC is expanding operations in Anderson County.
• The company’s more than $1.7 million investment is projected to create 21 new jobs.
• The company is a global leading developer and manufacturer of pre-hospital medical gear.
• Located at 1250 Harris Bridge Road in Anderson, S.C.
• Individuals interested in joining the Tactical Medical Solutions LLC team should visit https://www.tacmedsolutions.com/Contact-us. 

Rooker to break ground on $22,000,000 speculative industrial real estate development in Anderson County, SC

Construction is set to begin August 5 on Pelzer Point Commerce Center, a 212,500-square-foot speculative industrial development in Anderson County, South Carolina. Rooker’s total investment in the Pelzer Point development is projected to be $22,000,000 at full build-out. Rooker expects to complete construction of Pelzer Point Building One in the 3rd quarter of 2021.

The companies that occupy Pelzer Point Building One will benefit from the lowest property taxes in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson (Upstate South Carolina) industrial market. Thanks to a Fee in Lieu of Tax agreement passed by Anderson County to attract high-quality employers, Rooker estimates that Pelzer Point property taxes will be $0.45 to $0.65 per square foot lower than similar properties in Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg Counties.

When complete, Pelzer Point Building One will be Anderson County’s first speculative, Class A industrial development with I-85 frontage. The facility will be less than a two-minute drive from I-85 Exit 32 in a location adjacent to Jeff Martin Auctioneers. Pelzer Point is highly visible to more than ±68,500 passers-by daily on I-85, the main transportation artery connecting Anderson to Greenville, SC, Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.

Rooker and Colliers believe that Anderson County’s strong labor pool will be a major factor in attracting new manufacturing, logistics and distribution companies to Pelzer Point. In recent years, Anderson County has successfully recruited major investments from companies like Arthrex, a Florida-based medical device manufacturer. The area has also seen significant expansions from companies like TTI, which recently took occupancy of its new 375,000-square-foot Innovation Center on Ryobi Drive and Electrolux, which is currently undergoing a $200-million expansion on Masters Boulevard.

“The Pelzer Point project will help fill a major need in our region for this type of commercial space,” said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns. “Furthermore, the logistics and distribution services to be provided by the development will provide crucial support for numerous enterprises operating in our community.”

Increased demand for distribution and warehousing space along the I-85 corridor is a driver for speculative development in this area, which already has a strong industrial base anchored by users such as Walgreens, Bosch, Plastic Omnium and Michelin. Pelzer Point Commerce Center is located within a 15-minute drive of major industrial users in Greenville at SCTAC (formerly the Donaldson Center).

“We have been working for years to find the right site for this kind of investment in Anderson County, and we are excited to be starting construction on our first speculative Class A project,” said John Rooker, CEO of Rooker. “Rusty Burns, Burriss Nelson and their Anderson County colleagues have been great to work with so far. We look forward to working as a team with Anderson County and Colliers to bring new employers and high-quality jobs to Pelzer Point.”

The facility will feature 212,500 square feet of Class A industrial space with 32’ ceiling heights, rear-load orientation, 50 dock doors and office space to suit. In addition to Building One, Pelzer Point Commerce Center includes a second building pad which can accommodate up to 187,000 square feet for either build-to-suit or speculative development.

“We are pleased to welcome Pelzer Point Commerce Center to our Anderson County family,” said Anderson County Council District Six Representative Jimmy Davis. “The professionals at Colliers International have done a fine job planning this facility, and I am sure it will be a major driver of economic activity throughout the region for years to come.”

“Anderson County is a great location for industrial development,” said Brockton Hall, SIOR, Senior Brokerage Associate with Colliers International. “The market benefits from a fantastic manufacturing base and a pro-business mindset which has created a lot of demand for industrial space over the last couple of years. We’ve seen new users come into the market as well as continued investment and expansions from existing industries. This has resulted in declining vacancy which puts Pelzer Point in a great position to take advantage of growing demand. Continued demand for logistics and distribution space along I-85 will also be a driver for activity. We’re excited about the Pelzer Point opportunity and continuing to work with Rooker and Anderson County to bring new investment to the local community.”

Rooker is a full-service real estate development, design and construction management firm specializing in industrial manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and government office projects. The company has developed more than 500 sites and has more than 50 million square feet of construction and development to its credit. Since its original development project in 1968, Rooker has evolved into a trusted turn-key real estate development firm by carefully understanding the goals of the client and consistently exceeding client expectations.

The firm has developed multiple facilities in the Upstate of South Carolina including Spartan Ridge Logistics Center, a 559,000-square-foot industrial development in Spartanburg, and the Social Security Administration’s Office of Hearing Operations (OHO) in Greenville which completed in 2018.

The Colliers industrial team has proven experience advising development clients in the Upstate of South Carolina and will leverage its local relationships, network of regional experts and the Colliers national platform to find the right tenant for this location.