ISO Poly Films Inc. Announces Expansion in Laurens County
December 22, 2010
COLUMBIA, SC – December 22, 2010 – The South Carolina Department ofCommerce and Laurens County today announced that ISO Poly Films Inc.will expand its facility in Laurens County. The $18 million investmentis expected to create 25 new jobs.
“We are pleased to move forward with plans to expand our Laurens Countyfacility. Demand for our products is on the rise and this expansionwill help us meet our customers’ needs as well as position us forfuture growth. South Carolina offers us an excellent businessenvironment and the talented workforce we need. We appreciate all thesupport we have received from state and local officials,” said JonMcClure, CEO of ISO Poly Films Inc.
ISO Poly Films Inc. delivers high-performance films to meet thecritical needs of the laminating, printing, coating and convertingmarkets. In 2009 ISO formed a strategic partnership with Sigma PlasticsGroup to meet the growing demands for production.
“ISO Poly Films Inc. has been part of the South Carolina businesscommunity for more than a decade and this expansion reaffirms thecompany’s commitment to our state and to Laurens County. As well, thisexpansion is another example of a high-tech start-up that has foundsuccess in the Palmetto State as a result of our favorable businessclimate and skilled workforce. South Carolina must continue to enhanceits business-friendly climate by keeping business taxes and regulatorycosts low so that we may continue to help our existing businesses growand attract even more job opportunities for South Carolinians,” saidJoe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce.
“ISO Poly Films has been a great asset to our county,” said LaurensCounty Council Chairman Jim Coleman. “They have had multiple expansionssince their start up and continue to create good paying jobs for ourcitizens.”
“Not only has ISO Poly Films created jobs and capital investment forour county, they have also been extremely active with educationalopportunities for the students in the school district,” said LaurensCounty Development Corporation Existing Business Manager JonathanColeman.
Anyone interested in job opportunities with the company should send an e-mail to [email protected].
ISO Poly Films Inc., founded in 1998, operates a 135,000-square-footfacility in Laurens County. In November of 2010, the company purchasedand installed its fourth film line in two years and ISO now operates atotal of 11 film lines. For more information about the company, pleasevisit www.isopoly.com.
The S.C. Department of Commerce works closely with economicdevelopment professionals throughout the state to recruit new jobs andinvestments and help existing businesses grow. Commerce has beenrecognized for its success in the areas of job creation and economicimpact by Area Development and Business Facilities magazines. The S.C.Department of Commerce was one of 10 state economic developmentorganizations to receive Area Development’s Silver Shovel Award in 2009and Commerce received the 2009 Deal of the Year award from BusinessFacilities magazine. Southern Business & Development also awardedthe S.C. Department of Commerce the “Deal of the Year” for the 2010SB&D 100. Commerce received the recognitions for Boeing’s selectionof North Charleston for the company’s second final assembly plant tosupport the 787 Dreamliner program. In addition to job and investmentrecruitment, the agency provides a range of business support servicesand offers grants for community development and infrastructureimprovements. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.
