Company investing $2.6 million to expand Manning, S.C. facility
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Advanta Industries, Inc. (Advanta), a company that specializes in material handling applications, is expanding its existing Clarendon County facility, which operates as Advanta Southeast, LLC. The company is investing $2.6 million to create 26 new jobs over the next five years.
Established in 1997 and headquartered in Petersburg, Mich., Advanta is a family-owned firm that serves the automotive, industrial, energy and defense industries. In 2010, the company opened its first Palmetto State facility in Duncan, S.C., and, three years later, relocated to a larger facility in Manning, S.C.
In an effort to meet increased customer demand, Advanta is expanding its existing operations in Manning by constructing a 30,000-sqaure-foot addition to the current facility. Located at 1799 Ram Bay Road, the company also plans to upgrade the plant’s equipment by installing a new sheet and tube laser for cutting all types of steel.
In total, the expansion is expected to result in the creation of more than 25 new jobs. Hiring for the new positions is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2016. Those looking to join the Advanta team should send resumes to [email protected] or stop in and complete an application. For more information on the company, visit www.advantaindustries.com.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved a $200,000 grant to Clarendon County to assist with the costs of real property improvements related to the project.
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“We are very pleased to announce the expansion of our South Carolina facility. We have found South Carolina and, in particular, Clarendon County to be a great place to grow our business. We continue to see growth and opportunity here in South Carolina, and we are excited to be a part of it.” –Advanta President Merle Grams, III
“Companies like Advanta flourish in our state thanks to Team South Carolina’s investment in our schools, our workforce and our environment for business development.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“South Carolina’s manufacturing industry continues to thrive, and today’s announcement by Advanta is proof of that. The company’s continued commitment to our state is meaningful because it makes a statement about the business environment we’ve cultivated in all corners of South Carolina.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“We take great pride in our existing industry program in Clarendon County. Any time we can help one of our industries grow, it’s a great testament of our pro-business climate. On behalf of Clarendon County Council, we wish them much success. ” –Clarendon County Council Chairman Dwight Stewart
“Advanta’s initial $3.5 million investment in the Central S.C. Region in 2013 was a great win for the region and for Clarendon County. Today’s expansion announcement attests to the leadership and skilled workforce at Advanta in the Manning community, and we look forward to their continued growth over the years to come.” –Central S.C. Alliance Chairman Mike Brenan
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Advanta Industries, Inc. is expanding its existing Clarendon County operations.
- $2.6 million investment to create 26 new jobs.
- Established in 1997 and headquartered in Petersburg, Mich., Advanta is a family-owned firm that serves the automotive, industrial, energy and defense industries.
- Advanta is expanding its existing operations in Manning by constructing a 30,000-sqaure-foot addition to the current facility, which is located at 1799 Ram Bay Road.
- Those looking to join the Advanta team should send resumes to [email protected] or stop in and complete an application.
About Advanta Industries, Inc.
Advanta Industries specializes in material handling applications. We design and manufacture returnable steel racks. We offer custom packaging systems using totes, bulk bins, and steel containers for all your WIP and shipping needs. For more information, visit www.advantaindustries.com.