Company to add 39 new jobs, invest $1.8 million to target domestic and European growth
COLUMBIA, S.C. - O'Donnell Industries, a Greenville-based manufacturer of pet beds, travel products and accessories, is expanding its presence in Greenville County as it grows to serve the European market. The $1.8 million investment is expected to create approximately 39 new jobs. O'Donnell is relocating its manufacturing space to a completely renovated facility at 561 Bessie Road in Piedmont, S.C. , effectively doubling its manufacturing space to more than 43,000 square feet. The custom remodeling will integrate the use of lean manufacturing principles to support accelerated volume production and enhanced operational efficiency, enabling the company to grow domestic sales while expanding into the European market for the first time. Construction is underway with a July 2014 move-in date anticipated. Beginning as a basement start-up in 1985 by Norman O'Donnell, the company remains family-owned and operated and sells products under both the Snoozer Pet and Restless Tails brand names, along with numerous private label lines for specialty retailers such as PetSmart and Petco. Positions to be filled include sewers, assemblers, lean manufacturing experts, warehouse and other positions. Interested candidates may email their resumes to [email protected] for immediate consideration. QUOTES "South Carolina has been a fabulous home to our company since its inception in 1985, and we are excited to continue our growth here in Greenville County. The encouragement we have received from our customers, suppliers and employees, along with the accelerating demand we see for our product lines both domestically and internationally, clinched our decision to expand here. We appreciate the support of the Greenville Area Development Corporation, the S.C. Commerce and all who helped to make this announcement possible." -Gary O'Donnell, vice president of marketing for O'Donnell Industries "O'Donnell's decision to establish its roots in South Carolina, and continue to grow more than 20 years later, speaks volumes about the entrepreneurial spirit that exists within our state. We congratulate O'Donnell as they invest $1.8 million and create 39 new jobs in Greenville County." -Gov. Nikki Haley "O'Donnell trusted South Carolina with the start of their company and now, more than two decades later, they continue to grow and are venturing into the European market. This is an exciting time for this company and I look forward to their continued growth and investment in our state for many years to come." -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt "Whenever a locally established company chooses to expand operations here in Greenville County, and to continue to enjoy the talent pool and business climate that we offer, it's a time for celebration. We commend O'Donnell Industries for their dogged pursuit of success and their decision to develop a new manufacturing facility in Piedmont, and we wish them continued growth and success." -Dr. Bob Taylor, board member of the Greenville Area Development Corporation and chairman of Greenville County Council FIVE FAST FACTS
- Greenville-based O'Donnell Industries is relocating its manufacturing space to a completely renovated facility in Piedmont, South Carolina.
- The company is effectively doubling its manufacturing space to more than 43,000 square feet.
- The $1.8 million investment is expected to create approximately 39 new jobs over the next few years.
- The new plant is located at 561 Bessie Road in Piedmont. Construction is underway with a July 2014 move-in date anticipated.
- Interested candidates for hire may email their resumes to [email protected] for immediate consideration.