Expansion to bring $2 million investment to Upstate
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ultrafab, Inc., an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of weather seals, is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. The expansion project is expected to bring more than $2 million in capital investment and lead to the creation of 34 new jobs.
Founded in 1970, Ultrafab designs, manufactures and sells window and door weather-stripping and weather seal products for OEM applications. Featuring three manufacturing and four additional warehouse locations across the United States, the company supplies engineered solutions for the fenestration, transportation, industrial, office equipment and healthcare industries.
Located at 49 Freedom Court in Greer, S.C., Ultrafab will be leasing an additional 20,000 square-feet to accommodate its growth, effectively doubling its footprint in S.C. The new facility is expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2016, and hiring for the new positions is ongoing. Those interested in joining the Ultrafab team should visit the company’s career page online.
QUOTES
“Since 2009, Ultrafab has been steadily growing our business in South Carolina and we are excited to double our footprint in the state to better service our window and door customers’ growth in the southeastern United States.” –Ultrafab, Inc. CFO Tom Hare
“The fact that Ultrafab has been able to succeed here to the point that it’s able to double its footprint here is a huge win for our state because it shows that Team South Carolina’s approach to creating a competitive business environment is working for our companies. We’re excited to congratulate Ultrafab on this latest expansion and look forward to watching it continue to grow for many years to come.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“South Carolina’s manufacturing industry continues to thrive, and today we celebrate yet another victory for that sector as Ultrafab announces the expansion of their operations in Greenville County. We celebrate all that they’ve achieved both in our state and around the world and look forward to watching them enjoy even greater success in the future.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“Ultrafab chose Greenville in 2008 for its third manufacturing facility in North America and we are proud of their growth. The company continues to choose Greenville because of our collaborative spirit and quality workforce and we are honored to have them as industry partners.” –Greenville County Council Chairman Dr. Bob Taylor
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Ultrafab, Inc. is expanding its operations in Greenville County.
- $2 million investment to create 34 new jobs.
- Ultrafab is a designer and manufacturer of weather seal products for OEMs.
- Located at 49 Freedom Court in Greer, S.C., the company intends to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2016.
- Those interested in joining the Ultrafab team should visit the company’s career page online.