MSI-Forks Inc. expanding York County operations
April 6, 2016
Company investing $3.5 million to construct a larger York County facility
MSI-Forks Inc., a world leader in fork-arms manufacturing, is expanding its existing operations in York County. The company is investing $3.5 million to construct a larger facility and create 33 new jobs over the next five years.
Established in 1964, MSI-Forks is a subsidiary of MS International, PLC, which is based in the United Kingdom. In 1994, the company opened its first distribution facility in South Carolina. Seventeen years later, in 2011, MSI-Forks established its current York County manufacturing facility.
In an effort to meet increased customer demand, the company is constructing a new 40,000-square-foot facility in the Antrim Business Park in Rock Hill, S.C. In addition to housing MSI-Forks’ existing York County manufacturing operations, the new facility will also serve as the company’s North American headquarters.
Anticipated to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2016, hiring for the new positions is expected to begin in the spring of 2016. Those looking to join the MSI-Forks team should contact [email protected].
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved a $55,000 Set Aside grant to York County to assist with the costs of real property improvements related to the project.
“MSI-Forks has been present in the U.S. since 1994 and the new South Carolina manufacturing plant will help us to consolidate and expand our position in North America. It shows our long-term commitment to the material handling industry in the United States,” said MSI-Forks Inc. CEO Caio Lima.
“The expansion of one of South Carolina’s existing businesses is always an inspiration. In 1994, MSI-Forks opened its first facility within our borders, and, today, they announce yet another expansion in our state, proving further that South Carolina is an ideal location for businesses to succeed, ” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
FIVE FAST FACTS
- MSI-Forks, Inc. is expanding operations in York County.
- To expand, the company is constructing a new 40,000-square-foot facility in the Antrim Business Park in Rock Hill, S.C.
- In 1994, the company opened its first distribution facility in South Carolina.
- MSI-Forks is a subsidiary of MS International, PLC, which is based in the United Kingdom.
- Those looking to join the MSI-Forks team should contact [email protected].
About MSI-Forks Inc.
MSI-Forks is a subsidiary of MS International plc with headquarters in the United Kingdom and manufacturing sites in the United States and Brazil. Since 1964, MSI-Forks has been forging a wide range of high quality fork-arms utilizing the most advanced metallurgical processes in order to meet the markets demands. For more information, visit www.msi-forks.com.
