Company investing $7.5 million to establish facility in the Palmetto state
COLUMBIA, S.C. – MAKROchem, a leading carbon black supplier for the rubber and tire industries, is establishing its first U.S. operations with a new facility in Lancaster County. The company is planning to invest $7.5 million in the project, creating 20 new jobs.
Headquartered in Poland, MAKROchem is a leading supplier of carbon black, a reinforcing filler in tires and other rubber products. With more than 20 years of commercial experience, the company also provides comprehensive logistics services, including transfer, warehousing and delivery.
To better serve the North American market, MAKROchem is establishing operations in Lancaster County. To accommodate these operations, the company has purchased an existing building, located at 2013 West Meeting Street in Lancaster, S.C. The 183,000-square-foot facility is expected to be fully operational this year, and hiring will start in May. Those interested in joining the MAKROchem team should contact [email protected].
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved a $50,000 grant to Lancaster County to assist with the costs of real property improvements related to the project. For more information on MAKROchem, visit www.makrochem.com.
QUOTES
“MAKROchem is excited to bring specialized, value-added distribution and other customized services to the tire and rubber industries in this region and throughout North America.” –MAKROchem North America Project Coordinator Jacek Niemczyk
“MAKROchem’s decision to invest $7.5 million and create 20 new jobs in Lancaster County is a real reason to celebrate across our state and is a huge win for South Carolina’s automotive industry. We’re excited to welcome this fantastic company to the South Carolina family, and we look forward to watching them succeed and grow here for many years to come.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“As the nation’s top producer and exporter of tires, South Carolina has become a premier destination for companies in the rubber industry. I offer congratulations to MAKROchem for joining this robust industry sector in South Carolina and look forward to supporting them as they grow here for many years to come.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“S.C. Ports Authority welcomes MAKROchem’s first U.S. operations facility to South Carolina, and the Port looks forward to handling its import needs. The growth of businesses that support South Carolina’s tire industry generates new volumes for the SCPA and has a significant economic impact on our state and region.” –S.C. Ports Authority President and CEO Jim Newsome
“We are very pleased to welcome MAKROchem to Lancaster County. This is a perfect example of how all counties in the area benefit from the successes within the region. We look forward to working with MAKROchem as they become a part of Lancaster County and our region.” –Lancaster County Council Chairman Bob Bundy
FIVE FAST FACTS
- MAKROchem is establishing operations in Lancaster County.
- $7.5 million investment to create 20 new jobs.
- MAKROchem is a leading carbon black supplier for the rubber and tire industries.
- The company has purchased an existing 183,000-square-foot building, located at 2013 West Meeting Street in Lancaster, S.C.
- Hiring for the facility is expected to begin in May 2016.