Rolled Alloys establishing new operations in Chester County
March 15, 2012
$3.7 million investment expected to create 24 new jobs
CHESTER COUNTY, SC – March 15, 2012 – Rolled Alloys, a provider of specialty alloys, announced plans tolocate its new facility in Chester County. The $3.7 million investmentis expected to generate 24 new jobs.
“We are pleased to move forward with plans to open a new facility inChester County. South Carolina offers our company an excellent businessenvironment and a skilled workforce. We appreciate all the supportwe’ve received from state and local officials,” said Jason Wilson,general manager of the new facility for Rolled Alloys.
Rolled Alloys will locate its new operations in the Crenshaw SpecBuilding in Richburg. The company provides stainless steels, nickel,cobalt and titanium alloys. The company expects to have the new facilityin operation by the third quarter of 2012.
“Today’s announcement is another win for one of our state’s ruralareas. We celebrate Rolled Alloys decision to invest $3.7 million andcreate 24 new jobs in Richburg. We are working every day to bring newbusinesses to all regions of South Carolina,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.
Last year, South Carolina recruited more than $4.7 billion ininvestment and more than 13,000 new jobs in the manufacturing sector.
“ChesterCounty is certainly on a roll, as this is the second announcement thismonth for them. Rolled Alloys adds another boost to South Carolina’smanufacturing reputation, and every one of these jobs will have animpact on Richburg,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
“Actively marketing and promoting Chester County’s unique assets andadvantages has been the goal of our leadership, partners and allies. Ibelieve that we are successfully doing that when we are able to attractan exceptional company such as Rolled Alloys. We welcome them here toChester County and look forward to a long and prosperous partnership,”said Chester County Supervisor R. Carlisle Roddey.
“We welcome Rolled Alloys, the Global Leader in specialty metals, toour family of industries and companies in Chester County and the stateof South Carolina. This announcement is another reinforcement of ChesterCounty and the state of South Carolina’s business-friendlyenvironment. Rolled Alloys commitment to service, technology andquality is what all companies strive to achieve,” said ChesterDevelopment Association Chairman Mike Enoch.
The company will begin hiring for the positions in May – June 2012.An announcement will be forthcoming with details on how anyoneinterested in available job opportunities can apply.
About Rolled Alloys
Since its founding in 1953, with its trademark RA330® alloy, RolledAlloys has grown through focusing on customer value and ease of doingbusiness. They have been an innovator in the metals industry with theirextensive processing capabilities, website and e-business platforms,alloy development, and a highly trained sales and metallurgical staff atthe ready to aid customers with their alloy requirements. Rolled Alloysoperates eight U.S. locations supporting local customers and alsoexporting around the world; the company’s products are also availablethrough Rolled Alloys divisions in Canada, Europe, Singapore and China.For more information about the company, please visit www.rolledalloys.com.
