Company investing $3.5 million to construct a larger York County facility
COLUMBIA, S.C. – MSI-Forks Inc., a world leader in fork-arms manufacturing, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The company is investing $3.5 million to construct a larger facility and create 33 new jobs over the next five years.
Established in 1964, MSI-Forks is a subsidiary of MS International, PLC, which is based in the United Kingdom. In 1994, the company opened its first distribution facility in South Carolina. Seventeen years later, in 2011, MSI-Forks established its current York County manufacturing facility.
In an effort to meet increased customer demand, the company is constructing a new 40,000-square-foot facility in the Antrim Business Park in Rock Hill, S.C. In addition to housing MSI-Forks’ existing York County manufacturing operations, the new facility will also serve as the company’s North American headquarters.
Anticipated to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2016, hiring for the new positions is expected to begin in the spring of 2016. Those looking to join the MSI-Forks team should contact [email protected].
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved a $55,000 Set Aside grant to York County to assist with the costs of real property improvements related to the project. For more information on MSI-Forks Inc., please visit www.msi-forks.com.
A rendering of MSI-Forks’ new facility can be found on the S.C. Department of Commerce’s flickr page.
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“MSI-Forks has been present in the U.S. since 1994 and the new South Carolina manufacturing plant will help us to consolidate and expand our position in North America. It shows our long-term commitment to the material handling industry in the United States.”–MSI-Forks Inc. CEO Caio Lima
“We’re always excited to celebrate the success of one of our existing companies. MSI-Forks’ decision to invest $3.5 million, create 33 new jobs and establish its North American headquarters in York County truly is a testament to this great company’s commitment to our state and its people, that really is a reason to celebrate throughout South Carolina.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“The expansion of one of South Carolina’s existing businesses is always an inspiration. In 1994, MSI-Forks opened its first facility within our borders, and, today, they announce yet another expansion in our state, proving further that South Carolina is an ideal location for businesses to succeed.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“York County is excited to see MSI-Forks expand as they make this $3.5 Million investment. We are proud that they chose to stay in our county and create these new jobs as they establish their North American headquarters with this new facility.” –York County Council Chairman Britt Blackwell
“We are delighted that MSI-Forks is expanding in Rock Hill. This will provide additional job opportunities for our citizens. Also, locating their headquarters here is another signal that our community is the place to be for growing and expanding companies. We appreciate this new investment in the future of our area.” –City of Rock Hill Mayor Echols
FIVE FAST FACTS
- MSI-Forks, Inc. is expanding operations in York County.
- To expand, the company is constructing a new 40,000-square-foot facility in the Antrim Business Park in Rock Hill, S.C.
- In 1994, the company opened its first distribution facility in South Carolina.
- MSI-Forks is a subsidiary of MS International, PLC, which is based in the United Kingdom.
- Those looking to join the MSI-Forks team should contact [email protected] .
About MSI-Forks Inc.
MSI-Forks is a subsidiary of MS International plc with headquarters in the United Kingdom and manufacturing sites in the United States and Brazil. Since 1964, MSI-Forks has been forging a wide range of high quality fork-arms utilizing the most advanced metallurgical processes in order to meet the markets demands. For more information, visit www.msi-forks.com.