Company investing $1 million in new Oconee County facility
COLUMBIA, S.C. – US Building Innovations, Inc. (USBI), a company that specializes in the production of advanced coatings, is expanding its Upstate South Carolina operations with a new facility in Oconee County. The $1 million investment is expected to generate 31 new jobs in Seneca, S.C.
Founded in Pickens, S.C. in 2011, USBI began as a wholesale provider of hydrophobic surface coatings. In an effort to meet the growing demands of its customer base, the company expanded its operations to include product development and manufacturing. Specializing in advanced coatings, USBI serves a vast spectrum of industries, ranging from marine, auto and aviation to electronics, architectural and residential applications.
As the future home of USBI’s headquarters, the company’s new 17,000-square-foot facility, located at 391 Newry Road in Seneca, S.C., will also house a research and development lab, warehouse and distribution space and manufacturing operations. The facility is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2016, with hiring for the new positions anticipated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2015. Those interested in joining the USBI team should contact [email protected].
For more information on US Building Innovations, Inc., visit www.usbiinc.com.
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“USBI is proud to announce the launch of our new facility in Oconee County. We are grateful for the environment to grow, and for the support the state of South Carolina and Oconee County provide for business. We look forward to being part of the continuing economic success of the Upstate. ” –USBI President Erin Roussey
“It’s exciting to see one of our very own companies find success here and continue to invest in the people of South Carolina. USBI’s decision to invest $1 million in building a new facility and creating 31 new jobs in Oconee County speaks to South Carolina’s extraordinary workforce and pro-business climate.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“Team South Carolina has truly cultivated a positive business climate throughout our state, allowing businesses like US Building Innovations to grow and thrive. I offer my congratulations to USBI on their decision to expand, affirming that the South Carolina is ‘Just right’ for business.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“USBI will be a great addition to Oconee County’s economy. I look forward to being one of the first to welcome the company to our community and ensuring they continue to find a successful business climate here for their operations.” –Oconee County Council Chair Wayne McCall
“On behalf of the Oconee economic development team, this is great news for Oconee County and for our growing economy here as every job counts. USBI has made a great decision in choosing to locate here in Oconee County.” –Oconee Economic Alliance Chair Glenn Buddin
FIVE FAST FACTS
- US Builsing Innovations, Inc. is establishing a new facility in Oconee County.
- $1 million investment creating 31 new jobs.
- US Building Innovations, Inc. was founded in the Upstate of South Carolina in 2011.
- As the future home of USBI’s headquarters, the new facility will also house a research and development lab, warehouse and distribution space and manufacturing operations.
- Those interested in joining the USBI team should contact [email protected].
About US Building Innovations, Inc.
A veteran-owned company, USBI was founded in 2011 as a wholesale provider for hydrophobic surface coatings. In an effort to meet the growing demands of its customer base, USBI expanded its operations to include product development. Specializing in advanced coatings for use in a vast spectrum of industries, ranging from marine, auto and aviation to electronics, architectural and residential applications, USBI has the capability to formulate coatings for any need. For more information, visit www.usbiinc.com.