$2.6 million investment to create 30 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – KBRS, Inc., an advanced composites manufacturer of custom shower and tileable components, will open a new manufacturing facility in Jasper County. The $2.6 million investment is expected to create 30 new jobs.
Build-out of the 60,000 square-foot facility, located at 8406 Speedway Boulevard in Hardeeville, will be completed in the coming months, and KBRS will begin hiring associates in November 2014. Interested job applicants may contact Leslie Manor at (912) 352-0442 for full details.
For nearly a decade, KBRS has been constructing and distributing custom shower solutions for homeowners, professionals and major hotels, such as Marriott, Hilton and Holiday Inn. As part of this expansion, the company will also relocate its headquarters to South Carolina.
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“We are excited to move to Jasper County, and we love the area. The economic development team and the community were extremely helpful in assisting us in locating in Hardeeville. I have never worked with such a responsive and professional group in completing a project. They made the transition seamless.” –Tommy Davis, president and CEO of KBRS
“KBRS’ decision to locate its new facility in Hardeeville is another win for one of our state’s rural counties. We celebrate the company’s $2.6 million investment in Jasper County and the creation of 30 new jobs. We remain committed to strengthening our state’s business climate and bringing job-creating investments to all areas of South Carolina.” -Gov. Nikki Haley
“Manufacturing continues to be a strong sector in South Carolina’s economy. KBRS’ new facility in Jasper County is another sign that manufacturers all over the globe are continuing to find the Palmetto State is just right for business and just right for making quality products for the world’s top markets.” -Secretary Of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“The leaders in Jasper County worked with the company and the S.C. Department of Commerce to create the best possible conditions for this project, and we are delighted that KBRS, Inc. has chosen to locate here. We welcome the job creation and investment into our community and look forward to working with them.” -Phil Richardson, SouthernCarolina Alliance project manager
“Jasper County welcomes KBRS, Inc. to our diverse industrial community. Every job that they create will affect our citizens and improve our quality of life. We celebrate their investment.” -Barbara Clark, chairman of Jasper County Council
FIVE FAST FACTS
- KBRS, Inc. plans to locate a new facility in Jasper County.
- The $2.6 million investment is expected to create 30 new jobs.
- Build-out of the 60,000 square-foot facility, located at 8406 Speedway Boulevard in Hardeeville, will be completed in the coming months
- KBRS will begin hiring associates in November 2014.
- Interested job applicants may contact Leslie Manor at (912)352-0442 for full details.