$1 million investment expected to create 22 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Smooth-Bor Plastics, a maker of plastic tubing and hoses, plans to establish its new manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. The $1 million investment is expected to generate 22 new jobs over the next four years.
“Smooth-Bor Plastics is excited to be expanding its operations into South Carolina. This new facility will enable us to expand our business in the Southeast while better serving our customers in Europe. We are thrilled with the business environment and the support we have received from all the local and state officials,” said Eric Carlson, chief operating officer for Smooth-Bor Plastics.
Smooth-Bor’s first South Carolina manufacturing operation will be located at 120 Corporate Dr., Suite A-F, in Spartanburg. The new facility will manufacture the company’s range of flexible plastic corrugated hose and tubing for customers in the medical, vacuum, pool and recreational vehicle industries. The plant is expected to begin operations by the end of June.
“It’s exciting to see Smooth-Bor choose South Carolina as the location for its East Coast manufacturing operations. We celebrate the company’s decision to invest $1 million and create 22 new jobs in Spartanburg,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.
Since January 2011, South Carolina has recruited more than $9 billion in capital investment and more than 23,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector.
“South Carolinians know how to make things, and make them well. Our state’s business-friendly climate, skilled workforce and nationally-recognized workforce training programs continue to attract investment from manufacturers, and today’s announcement by Smooth-Bor is another indication of that,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
“Spartanburg County is pleased to welcome Smooth-Bor to our community. The Economic Futures Group worked diligently with Smooth-Bor for over 18 months to get to this point. This commitment to economic development has and will always be a strategic focus of Spartanburg County’s leadership,” said David Britt, chairman of the Economic Recruitment and Development Committee of Spartanburg County and member of the Economic Futures Group Board.
The company has already begun hiring for the new positions. Anyone interested in job opportunities with the company should visit www.sctechjobs.com.
Smooth-Bor Plastics, based in Laguna Hills, Calif., has designed and produced innovative plastic tubing since 1971. For more information about the company, please visit www.smoothborplastics.com.