$4 million investment expected to create 38 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – August 16, 2013 – Heiche US Surface Technology, which specializes in surface treatment for metal automotive components, will locate its new production facility and U.S. headquarters in Spartanburg County. The $4 million investment is expected to generate 38 new jobs.
“We are looking forward to setting up our new operations in Spartanburg County. South Carolina provides us with an excellent business environment and a location for us to reach customers throughout the U.S. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Gunter Heiche of the Heichegroup.
Heiche US Surface Technology will establish its U.S. headquarters and new production operations in an existing building, located at 2790 Fairforest–Clevedale Road, Suite A, in Spartanburg. The new facility will apply anti-corrosion surface treatments to metal parts used by automotive companies. The new facility is expected to begin operations in December.
“Today’s announcement is another win for the Upstate as well as South Carolina as a whole. Companies from around the world understand that South Carolina is the new ‘it’ state for business. We celebrate Heiche’s decision to invest $4 million and create 38 new jobs in Spartanburg County,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.
Since January 2011, South Carolina has recruited more than $9 billion in capital investment and more than 26,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector.
“The ‘BMW effect’ continues to send ripples throughout our state’s economy and announcements like this one show its impact. Today’s announcement by Heiche strengthens South Carolina’s manufacturing renaissance and adds to our reputation in the automotive club. Every one of these jobs will create a positive impact,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
“Spartanburg County is extremely pleased that Heiche US Surface Technology will establish its new U.S. headquarters here. I would like to thank our economic development team who worked with not only local and state allies, but also Jim Blair with the German American Chamber of Commerce in securing Heiche in our County,” said David Britt, Chairman of the Economic Recruitment and Development Committee of Spartanburg County and member of the Economic Futures Group Board.
“GACC South Services found excellent support from the State of South Carolina in evaluating a number of sites throughout the state, and from the Spartanburg County Economic Futures Group in making the final location decision,” said German American Chamber of Commerce South Services, LLC Managing Director James Blair. “With a strong focus on automotive supplier companies, Heiche US Surface Technology will provide an excellent resource to manufacturers throughout the state and the region.”
For details on hiring, please visit www.heiche.de/-en/company/jobs.html. Anyone interested in job opportunities with the company should contact Martin Loose at [email protected] or go to www.sctechjobs.com.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved a rural infrastructure grant for $100,000.
For more information about the company, please visit www.heiche.de/-en/.