$29 million investment expected to create 50 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bericap North America, a maker of plastic closures, will expand its existing manufacturing facility in Cherokee County. The $29 million investment is expected to generate 50 new jobs over the next five years.
“We are pleased to move forward with plans to expand our Cherokee County manufacturing operation. South Carolina has provided us with an excellent location to do business and a talented workforce to help us meet our goals. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Anthony Scire, vice president of Operations for Bericap. “Demand for our innovative products is growing in the Southeast and this expansion will enable us to continue to support our customers with increased capacities and new products.”
The custom-designed 90,000-square-foot expansion to the facility in the Upstate Corporate Business Park will double the size of the plant. Installation of state-of-the-art equipment will begin immediately with the physical building expansion slated for second half of 2013. The site and building will allow room for future expansions when necessary.
“We are continuing to see existing South Carolina companies, like Bericap, choose to increase their footprints here and that’s a good sign we’re on the right track with our economic development efforts. We celebrate Bericap’s decision to invest $29 million and create 50 new jobs in Cherokee County. Today’s announcement is a big win for one of our state’s rural areas,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.
Work on the expansion is expected to be completed in early 2014. The company’s clients include the largest internationally recognized beverage brands.
“South Carolina continues to see its manufacturing renaissance grow with announcements like this one from Bericap. Our manufacturing sector has been a wealth creator, and announcements like this help sustain our rural communities. Every one of these new jobs will have an impact in Cherokee County,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
Since January 2011, South Carolina has recruited more than $7 billion in capital investment and more than 20,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector.
“Bericap’s decision to expand their business in the Upstate Corporate Park is great news,” said state Senator Harvey Peeler. “Our economic development teams in Cherokee and Spartanburg counties provided assistance to the company to make this expansion and creation of new jobs a reality. This is further evidence of cooperation between two counties to ensure a business friendly environment in South Carolina. We believe that the area will continue to grow and prosper in the years ahead.”
“The decision for Bericap to expand in Cherokee County is great news and will create new jobs and investment. We appreciate the addition of more than 50 jobs and look forward to their continued growth and success in the Palmetto State” said state Representative Dennis Moss.
The company plans to begin hiring for the new positions in late summer, and will take applications through the SC Works office in Gaffney at that time.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits, which will be available when hiring targets are met.
Bericap is a manufacturer of plastic closures with 21 factories in 19 countries across the world. The company offers a wide range of products for beverages, food, motor oil and agricultural industries. For more information about Bericap, please visit www.bericap.com.