Standard Textile Co., Inc. to expand Union County manufacturing facility

UNION COUNTY, SC – Standard Textile, a leading global provider of end-to-end solutions for the institutional textile and apparel markets, is expanding its Union County manufacturing facility. The $5 million capital investment is expected to create 35 new jobs in Union, S.C.

Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Standard Textile operates 29 manufacturing and distribution facilities in 16 countries, including two operations in South Carolina. As a worldwide firm, Standard Textile employs a workforce of more than 4,000 and serves customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interior products, and industrial apparel marketplaces.

Standard Textile will be expanding its existing Union County facility, located at 100 Highpoint Drive in Union, S.C. By expanding the facility by 39,000 square-feet, Standard Textile will be able to accommodate increasing terry towel finishing capabilities. The expanded plant will also facilitate new partnerships and opportunities in Standard Textile’s yarn spinning, yarn preparation, and weaving processes.

The investment in South Carolina is part of Standard Textile’s overall effort to bring manufacturing back-in a significant way-to all of their U.S.-based facilities, which remained operative when other textile companies left America. The expansion in Union marks the beginning of Standard Textile’s North American manufacturing strategy, and demonstrates how the company is making greater use of its global web of manufacturing facilities in order to serve customers.

readySC™, a division of the S.C. Technical College System, will be assisting with recruitment and training of potential employees for these 35 new jobs. To apply for these positions, please visitwww.readysc.org/standardtextile.
For more information on Standard Textile, please visit www.standardtextile.com.

“We’re excited to announce the expansion of operations in Union, South Carolina, for it means adding quality jobs in America. This significant expansion to our state-of-the-art finishing facility, which we refer to as a ‘smart plant,’ utilizes technology in its incorporation of automation, robotics, and visual control systems. This announcement gives thanks to the work of the Union County Development Board, the Union County Council, the City of Union Council, and the South Carolina Department of Commerce for their efforts to generate more competitive conditions for this expansion, and for their confidence in Standard Textile.” -Standard Textile Co, Inc. President & CEO Gary Heiman

“It’s always exciting to see an international company like Standard Textile choose to grow and invest in our state. This $5 million investment is great news for Union County, and the 35 jobs Standard Textile is creating will have a lasting impact on that community.” -Gov. Nikki Haley
“South Carolina is proudly leading the manufacturing renaissance, and Standard Textile’s expansion is yet another win for the manufacturing sector in our state. Their growing presence here underscores that South Carolina is known for making quality products the world over.” -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

“My congratulations to Standard Textile as they have remained competitive in a non-textile environment. Standard Textile has a long standing relationship with Union County; and is not only a national but an international company. The multi-million dollar investment and increase in jobs well compliments the notable job expansion in Union over the last several years. We certainly celebrate with Standard at the local and corporate level.” -Union County Supervisor and County Council Chairman Thomas Sinclair

“Standard Textile, through its local and corporate management team, is truly committed to Union County. The investment of $5 million and the addition of 35 associates in their Terry Towel finishing business is the second expansion in just a short two year period for the company. We will continue to work with all entities as Standard Textile grows in our community.” -Union County Development Board Chairman Joe Nichols

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Standard Textile Co., Inc. is expanding its Union County manufacturing facility to accommodate increasing terry towel finishing capabilities in the United States.
• $5 million investment expected to create 35 jobs.
• Standard Textile operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in 16 countries with 4,000 employees, including South Carolina operations in Union and Charleston counties.
• Standard Textile is expanding its existing facility at 100 Highpoint Drive in Union, S.C. by 39,000 square-feet.
• readySC™, a division of the S.C. Technical College System, will be assisting with recruitment and training of potential employees for these 35 new jobs. To apply for these positions, please visit www.readysc.org/standardtextile.

About Standard Textile Co., Inc.

Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality and service. With more than 70 patents, the company’s products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity and value. Going far beyond just providing on-time, quality products to its clients, Standard Textile partners with customers to drive out excess operational costs from laundry and linen systems. A vertically integrated company, Standard Textile is a leading global provider of end-to-end solutions for the institutional textile and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing and laundry expertise, as well as global infrastructure, Standard Textile serves customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interior products, and industrial apparel marketplaces worldwide. For more information, visit www.standardtextile.com.

About S.C. Department of Commerce

As South Carolina’s leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing business grow. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South Carolina such as Boeing, Bridgeston, Continental, Monster.com, ZF Group, BMW and Google Inc. and also supports small and existing business, rural development initiatives and community development. Commerce partners with the S.C Technical College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruiting, and with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, which provides worker training and employment opportunities within the state. South Carolina ranked first in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign investment, according to IBM-Plant Locatioin International reports in both 2012 and 2013. The state won the Gold Shovel Award and the Project of Year Award from Area Development magazine in 2012. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.