Sigmatex Selects South Carolina For Its Fifth Manufacturing Facility, To Create 50 Jobs
October 16, 2014
Initial $12 Million Investment To Establish Orangeburg County Operations
COLUMBIA, SC – Sigmatex, a world leader in the manufacturing of carbon fiber textiles has selected Matthews Industrial Park in Orangeburg County as the location for its next facility in their global company. The company will invest $12 million initially and create 50 jobs over the next five years. Sigmatex’s investment in Orangeburg County is one of the largest capital investment projects the company has undertaken. The facility – the fifth manufacturing facility in Sigmatex’s global system – is scheduled to be in operation by mid-2015 to begin supplying its North American customers.
Sigmatex, which supplies the aerospace and automotive industries, adds to the growing number of aerospace-related companies that call Orangeburg County home. Its announcement marks the first company to locate in the John W. Matthews Industrial Park. The new 75,000-square-foot facility will be located on 20 acres at the entrance to the park. In order to meet the company’s future expansion goals, the facility will be constructed so that it can be expanded to 150,000 square feet and eventually up to 450,000 square feet to accommodate the prospective growth in the aerospace and automotive industries.
Locating in the South Carolina Global Logistics Triangle (I-26, U.S. 301 and I-95) aligns with Sigmatex’s strategic plan to expand into new targeted markets. This facility, along with its sister facilities, will give Sigmatex the ability to offer its customers a product that is made locally.
Hiring for the 50 positions is expected to begin in May, 2015.Those interested in joining the Sigmatex team may visit the company’scareers page. Go online at www.sigmatex.com to learn more about Sigmatex.
“We are very excited to be building our latest manufacturing facility in South Carolina. This will be our second, and largest, in North America, representing a major step in our commitment to global expansion. Sigmatex will continue to invest in technology, capabilities and capacities to ensure we satisfy the growing demands of our current and future partners across the globe. We believe this facility will enable us to meet any foreseeable future market requirements and ensure we are prepared to continue to support the supply chain in delivering the growth requirements in the aerospace and automotive sectors. We look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation with the state and local officials and to further supporting our expanding customer base with carbon textile solutions,” said Sigmatex CEO Scott Tolson.
“It’s a great day in Orangeburg County. This announcement represents years of effort and development from the citizens of Orangeburg County. Having Sigmatex locate in the Matthews Industrial Park is a game changer. Industries like to be located by other industries and with Sigmatex kicking off this park we feel confident that more aerospace companies will follow their lead. The work is not over. We must continue to work hard so we can continue to build a bright future for our citizens,” said Senator John W. Matthews, Jr.
FIVE FAST FACTS
• Sigmatex is establishing an Orangeburg County manufacturing facility in the John W. Matthews Manufacturing Park.
• $12 million investment creating an expected 50 jobs over the next five years.
• The facility is scheduled to be operational by mid-2015.
• Initially, Sigmatex will operate out of a 75,000 square-foot facility with plans to expand to 150,000 square-feet and up to 450,000 square-feet.
• Hiring for the 50 positions is expected to begin in May, 2015. Interested applicants may visit Sigmatex’s careers page.
About Sigmatex
Sigmatex develops and manufactures carbon fibre textiles for composite material applications. From global locations, Sigmatex supplies spread tow, 2D woven, unidirectional, multiaxial (non-crimp), 3D textiles and recycled fabrics across a broad range of industries. Sigmatex’s proven capability converts millions of pounds of carbon fibre each year for major projects that require high levels of quality and reliability. Sigmatex works with customers to create carbon fibre textiles which meet various requirements including fibre orientation, crimp, drapeability, thickness and resin permeability. These textile solutions often require an innovative approach to textile design and process which is the core strength of Sigmatex. For more information, visit www.sigmatex.com.
