Specialty wire manufacturer investing $2 million in facility expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Central Wire, Inc. (CWI), a stainless and specialty alloy wire manufacturer, is expanding its Lancaster County wire operation. The expansion is expected to bring $2 million in new capital investment and create 18 new jobs.
Established in 1955 and headquartered in Perth, Ontario, CWI manufactures and distributes stainless, nickel and specialty alloy wire, as well as engineered cable assemblies. The company maintains 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the U.S., U.K. and Canada, and provides a broad range of innovative wire products and cable assembly solutions.
With 32 people currently employed at this location, CWI will be adding two state-of-the-art welding wire manufacturing lines at its Lancaster facility, which is located at 1552 Cedar Pines Lake Road. The new lines will allow for stainless, nickel and copper alloy welding wire in multiple packaging configurations. Work on the expansion is projected to begin in January 2017 and is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2017.
For more information on CWI, visit www.centralwire.com.
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“This product line expansion will make CWI a big player in welding wire and greatly increase our local manufacturing workforce over time. This CWI and Lancaster County investment and expansion will provide new manufacturing technology and enhance our capabilities to service new customers that consume quality welding wire products in their manufacturing processes.” –General Manager of CWI Lancaster Facility Wesley Grider
“CWI’s decision to invest further and expand in Lancaster County is a huge win for Team South Carolina. Each time a company is able to expand here, it shows that our approach to developing the most competitive business environment possible is working for the people of the state, and that’s a real reason to celebrate.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“South Carolina’s robust manufacturing sector continues to power the state’s economy; and, today, we celebrate Central Wire’s decision to help us achieve yet another huge win for that industry. We wish them well and look forward to watching their ongoing growth.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“We are excited to assist in this expansion as it will create new employment opportunities for residents of the county. This project not only creates much-needed manufacturing jobs, but also helps the local economy by increasing overall long-term business activity.” –Lancaster County Council Chairman Bob Bundy
“Lancaster County believes economic development starts with our existing businesses. Central Wire’s decision to invest and grow its Lancaster operation is very much appreciated and demonstrates the county’s strength as a location for advanced manufacturers. We are pleased to be able to assist them.” –Lancaster County Department of Economic Development Director Jamie Gilbert
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Central Wire, Inc. (CWI) is expanding its Lancaster County manufacturing operations.
- $2 million investment to create 18 new jobs.
- CWI is a stainless and specialty alloy wire manufacturer supporting multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction and more.
- CWI will be adding two state-of-the-art welding wire manufacturing lines at its Lancaster facility, which is located at 1552 Cedar Pines Lake Road.
- For more information on CWI, visit www.centralwire.com.