J&L Wire establishing operations in Colleton County
May 5, 2016
Company Investing $2.5 Million To Establish First South Carolina Operations
COLLETON COUNTY, SC – J&L Wire, headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., has announced the establishment of its first South Carolina operations. The company is opening a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the former Press Printing building in Colleton County. Located at 387 Mable T. Willis Boulevard in Walterboro, S.C., the 31,000-square-foot facility is situated on 5.1 acres. The company is investing $2.5 million in the project, which is expected to create 50 new jobs.
“We are excited about the market opportunities in the Southeast and believe the South Carolina site will position us to profitably expand our core business,” said J&L Wire General Manager Gary Hyde.
J&L Wire is a leading manufacturer of galvanized wire decking and shelving used in warehouse storage, material handling and logistics. The established product line includes Galva-Deck® wire decking and Boss Hog™ woven wire flooring for agricultural confinement panels.
“We are pleased to welcome J&L Wire to South Carolina. We are confident that their investment in Colleton County will prove beneficial not only to their customers, but also to the citizens of Colleton County. J&L Wire has a proven record of success and we are delighted to have the opportunity to help carry that forward in the years to come,” said Colleton County Council Chairman Steven Murdaugh.
FIVE FAST FACTS
- J&L Wire is establishing operations in Colleton County.
- $2.5 million investment creating 50 new jobs.
- The company will locate in the Press Printing building in Walterboro, S.C.
- Located at 387 Mable T. Willis Blvd. in Walterboro, S.C., the 31,000-square-foot facility is situated on 5.1 acres.
- J&L Wire manufactures galvanized wire decking and shelving.
About J&L Wire:
J&L Wire was founded in 1980 as a producer of woven wire confinement panels. The company diversified in 1990 adding galvanized wire decking and accessories to production. J&L Wire is a privately held company headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.
