Pregis establish operations in Anderson County
August 3, 2021
$80 million investment will create 120 new jobs
Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, today announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County. The $80 million investment will create 120 new jobs.
With more than 25 facilities in North America, Pregis serves a wide variety of consumer and industrial market segments including food, pharmaceutical, healthcare, e-commerce, automotive, construction and more.
Located at 200 Masters Boulevard in Anderson, the company’s new 168,000-square-foot facility will produce cutting-edge engineered films for use in performance-oriented packaging solutions for food, consumer packaged goods and medical device applications. The plant will also include a world-class film laboratory to develop and test materials.
The new facility is expected to be operational by September 2021. Individuals interested in joining the Pregis team should visit the company’s careers webpage.
QUOTES
“We believe that this new facility will be the most technologically advanced extrusion facility in North America. The facility has been staffed with technology and market leaders who are focused on developing extruded films that have been engineered to meet market-driven performance requirements.” – Pregis President and CEO Kevin Baudhuin
“The decision by Pregis to invest $80 million in Anderson County is another indication that our state’s business-friendly climate provides the perfect foundation for companies of all types to be successful. I look forward to their growth and wish them success here in South Carolina.” – Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“On behalf of Anderson County, I would like to welcome Pregis to the area. I am pleased that Pregis has invested $80 million and will be manufacturing advanced protective packaging in Anderson County, significantly enhancing the diversity of the county’s technical offering. I am very excited this will add an additional 120 jobs in Anderson County.” – Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Pregis is establishing operations in Anderson County.
- The $80 million investment will create 120 new jobs.
- Pregis is a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging.
- Located at 200 Masters Boulevard in Anderson, S.C.
- Individuals interested in joining the Pregis team should visit the company’s careers webpage.
