$800,000 investment has generated 69 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. –Augusta Fiberglass Coating Inc. , the nation’s leading manufacturer of custom fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) equipment, is expanding in Barnwell and now in Bamberg County. The company’s $800,000 investment in new manufacturing equipment has created 69 new jobs.
The expansion, which is ongoing, will accommodate the company’s growing client demand at its current location at 86 Lake Cynthia Road in Blackville, S.C., and its new facility in neighboring Bamberg County.
Augusta Fiberglass Coating is an ASME RTP-1 accredited manufacturer. The ASME RTP-1 accreditation is a universally recognized standard in the FRP industry, providing holders with rules governing materials of construction, design, fabrication, quality control and inspection of FRP vessels.
QUOTES
“It is Augusta Fiberglass’ pleasure to continue to work with the people of South Carolina to grow our economy . We profoundly appreciate the tireless efforts of Governor Haley on behalf of all South Carolinians.” – John W. Boyd, president and founder of Augusta Fiberglass Coating
“Expansions by our existing companies continue to drive our state’s economy. Today we celebrate another expansion as Augusta Fiberglass creates 69 new jobs for Bamberg County.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“Manufacturing has seen booming success in the last few years. Thanks to companies like Augusta Fiberglass, South Carolina is seeing record growth in our advanced manufacturing industry.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“Augusta Fiberglass has been providing good jobs in our area for decades. We appreciate the additional investment and job creation in Bamberg and Barnwell Counties by Mr. Boyd and his company, and we look forward to working with Augusta Fiberglass as they continue to grow.” -SouthernCarolina Alliance Chairman Johnny Williamson
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Augusta Fiberglass Coating Inc. is expanding into Bamberg County.
- The company’s $800,000 investment in new manufacturing equipment has created 69 new jobs.
- The expansion will accommodate the company’s growing client demand at its current location at 86 Lake Cynthia Road in Blackville, S.C. and its new facility in neighboring Bamberg County.
- Augusta Fiberglass is an ASME RTP-1 accredited manufacturer.
- The ASME RTP-1 accreditation is a universally recognized standard in the FRP industry, providing holders with rules governing materials of construction, design, fabrication, quality control and inspection of FRP vessels.