Automotive supplier investing $16 million in new facility
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) is expanding its current operations by building a second facility in Greenville County's Matrix Business and Technology Park. Having added more than 100 jobs since its 2011 expansion, the new $16 million investment is expected to generate at least 40 new jobs over the next two years.
RMF, the largest metal finishing company on the East Coast, currently operates three facilities in Greenville County, and serves many of the I-85 corridor’s automotive, heavy truck and industrial equipment suppliers. Founded in 1961 as Roy Metal Finishing, RMF focuses on automated processes and chemical controls, introducing the latest in environmentally-friendly corrosion protection for aluminum and steel stampings, extrusions, castings and forgings.
Located at Greenville County’s Matrix Business and Technology Park, construction on the new facility is expected to be complete by June 2016 and will provide an additional 85,000 square-feet. For more information on RMF, visit www.roymetal.com.
QUOTES
“The region’s automotive, heavy truck and industrial equipment manufacturers continue to drive our growth. We are seeing increased demand in our core businesses of electroplating, electrocoating and powder coating, as well as growth in warehousing, supply chain management and third party inspection. We continue to innovate to offer unmatched comprehensive solutions for assembly operations throughout the Southeast.” RMF President and CEO John Pazdan
“To see one of our existing companies succeed to the point that it is able to continue to invest and create jobs here is a real reason to celebrate. RMF’s $16 million investment, and the 40 new jobs it will create, will make a real difference in Greenville County, and we couldn’t be more excited that this fantastic company continues to show its commitment to our state and to our people.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“South Carolina’s world-class workforce and pro-business climate have made our state a prime location for industries of all types. As a result, our manufacturing sector continues to thrive, and we look forward to watching RMF expand their integral role in this sector.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“It has been exciting for us to watch one of our own, a homegrown company fueled by entrepreneurship, seek and fill unique niches in the market and then grow further by branching into multiple industrial sectors. We wish RMF continued success.” –Chairman of Greenville County Council Dr. Bob Taylor
FIVE FAST FACTS
- RMF expanding its current operations in Greenville County.
- $16 million creating 40 new jobs over the next two years.
- RMF is the largest metal finishing company on the East Coast.
- The new facility will be located at Greenville County’s Matrix Park and will be completed by June 2016.
- For additional information on RMF, visit www.roymetal.com.