Peak Corporation to establish U.S. manufacturing operations in Clarendon County
November 29, 2014
$6.6 million investment expected to result in the creation of 59 new jobs
COLUMBIA, SC – A firm specializing in the design, manufacture and global distribution of an extensive line of automotive lifts is establishing its U.S. manufacturing operations in Clarendon County. Peak Corporation is investing $6.6 million over five years resulting in the creation of an expected 59 new jobs in Manning, S.C.
Founded in 1999 in Foshan, China, Peak Corporation has more than 15 years’ experience in the design, manufacture and global distribution of an extensive line of automotive lifts, including 2-post, 4-post, scissors and portable lifts. Peak employs certified welders and professional engineers to follow a strict quality process to meet many of the world’s certification requirements.
The establishment of a facility in Clarendon County provides Peak Corporation with the opportunity to create a presence in the United States. Located at 1931 Joe Rogers Blvd. in Manning, S.C., the 48,000-square-foot building will house the manufacturing and processing of hydraulic products and lifts. These products have exceptional relevance in South Carolina as the Palmetto State is home to a booming automotive industry. Currently, more than 25,000 South Carolinians are employed by motor vehicle parts manufacturers.
Those interested in becoming a part of the Peak Corporation team may contact Peak Corp. by e-mail at [email protected]. The company is currently looking for mechanical and hydraulic engineers, technical service, sales and marketing, and machine operators. For more information about Peak Corporation, please visit www.peaklift.cn.
“The U.S. is a country that thrives on the auto industry. In the past, we have established a great sales network to serve our automotive customers in the U.S. Today marks another chapter for our company as we are investing in our first physical facility in the U.S. We are thankful for the assistance we have received from state and county government and also very much appreciate the help we received from John Ling and the South Carolina Department of Commerce-China office. It made our decision to come to South Carolina much easier,” said Peak Corporation founder and CEO Jihao Zou.
“It’s exciting to see an international company like Peak Corporation choose to do business in South Carolina. Their decision to establish their first U.S. facility in Manning is a testament to our reputation as a state with an elite workforce and a strong business environment. We welcome Peak to South Carolina, and congratulate them on investing $6.6 million and creating 59 new jobs in Clarendon County,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.
“Congratulations to Peak Corporation on locating their first manufacturing facility in the United States. The Central SC Alliance and Clarendon County welcome you to our region and look forward to a strong, successful partnership. As the third Chinese manufacturer to invest in the Central SC region, it proves the dedication and commitment of everyone working together to ensure the prosperity of this region and this state,” said CentralSC Alliance Chairman Michael Brenan.
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Peak Corporation will locate its first United States facility in Clarendon County.
- The company is committing a total capital investment of more than $6.6 million over five years.
- The new facility is located at 1931 Joe Rogers Blvd. in Manning, S.C
- The investment is expected to result in 59 new jobs.
- Those interested in becoming a part of the Peak Corporation team may contact Peak Corp. by e-mail at [email protected].
About Peak Corporation
Peak Corporation is a manufacturing firm located in Foshan (near Guangzhou, China) with more than 15 years’ experience in the design, manufacture and global distribution of an extensive line of quality automotive lifts including 2-post, 4-post, scissors and portable lifts. Peak Corporation designs its products to include features for today’s demanding markets. Some of the technical innovations include our Super-symmetric®, single-point safety release systems (two locks, one release), 2-dual synchronous cylinders, hydraulic lock scissors lift and many more! For more information, visit www.peaklift.cn.
About S.C. Department of Commerce
As South Carolina’s leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing business grow. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South Carolina such as Boeing, Bridgeston, Continental, Monster.com, ZF Group, BMW and Google Inc. and also supports small and existing business, rural development initiatives and community development. Commerce partners with the S.C Technical College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruiting, and with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, which provides worker training and employment opportunities within the state. South Carolina ranked first in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign investment, according to IBM-Plant Locatioin International reports in both 2012 and 2013. The state won the Gold Shovel Award and the Project of Year Award from Area Development magazine in 2012. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.
