Federal-Mogul Friction Products expanding in Orangeburg County
May 23, 2012
$7 million investment expected to create 40 new jobs
COLUMBIA, SC – Federal-Mogul Friction Products announced the expansionof its Orangeburg County operations. The company expects to invest atleast $7 million and generate 40 new jobs at the plant.
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a global supplier of powertrain and safetytechnology to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance vehiclesafety and performance. The company serves the original equipmentmanufacturers (OEMs) of automotive, light, medium-, heavy-duty,aerospace, marine, rail and off-road vehicles; and industrial,agricultural and power-generation equipment; and provides well-knownbrands in the aftermarket. Federal-Mogul Friction Products — a businessline of Federal-Mogul — develops and manufactures extended-life brakefriction products, with noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) refinement,and is a market-leading supplier of friction products to OEMs.
“With this significant investment, we are further cementing ourcommitment to being a world-class OEM friction supplier,” saidFederal-Mogul Plant Manager Alex Lopez.
Federal-Mogul Friction Products has been operating in Orangeburg since1996 and has a 210,000-square-foot facility with 210 employees.
“It’s a great day in South Carolina when one of our existing businesseschooses to grow. We celebrate Federal-Mogul’s decision to invest $7million and create 40 new jobs in Orangeburg. By continuing tostrengthen our state’s business-friendly climate, we can continue toattract investments like this one to South Carolina,” said Gov. NikkiHaley.
“South Carolina continues to see its reputation in the automotive clubgrow. Federal-Mogul’s decision to further invest in the Palmetto Statebuilds on that reputation and shows that our manufacturing sector iscontinuing to grow,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
“Federal-Mogul has a long history in Orangeburg County, and we arepleased to see them once again invest in South Carolina, especially intoday’s economy. We greatly appreciate the continued commitment toOrangeburg County and look forward to supporting their continued growthand development,” said Orangeburg County Council Chairman Johnnie WrightSr.
“We are excited about the growth of our existing industry. The additionof this industry’s jobs and capital investment shows Orangeburg Countyis a great place to work,” said Jeannine Kees, chairwoman of OrangeburgCounty Development Commission. “This is a significant sign thatautomotive related industry is coming back.”“Great to see another highquality investment in Central SC Region, especially by an existingindustry. Federal-Mogul and other OEM automotive suppliers know thevalue of operating in an environment that is cost-effective. We welcomethese 40 new jobs to Orangeburg County and look forward to continuedeconomic momentum and success in the region,” said Central SC AllianceChairman Jim Apple.
readySC™, a division of the S.C. TechnicalCollege System, in cooperation with Orangeburg Calhoun TechnicalCollege, is assisting with the recruitment and training for newProduction Technician positions at Federal-Mogul. Applications will betaken online only at www.sctechjobs.com from May 14th until May 25th. Computer access and applicationassistance is available at any local SCWorks Center. Orangeburg SCWorksis located at 1804 Joe Jeffords Hwy.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul is a global leader in the development andmanufacture of asbestos-free friction products, including advancedfriction materials and components engineered to meet the needs oftoday’s vehicle manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.federalmogul.com.
