Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd. Establishing Upstate Operations
September 23, 2015
Automotive Industry Supplier Investing $24 Million In New Plant, Creating An Expected 109 New Jobs
GREENVILLE, SC – Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., a global textiles manufacturer, is establishing Upstate operations with the creation of Cold Mountain Material Corporation in Greenville County. The company is investing $24 million to open a new manufacturing facility, creating an expected 109 new jobs in Travelers Rest, S.C.
Headquartered in China, Suzhou was established in 1996. Serving markets all across the globe, the company specializes in textiles for the automotive industry. In an effort to better assist its growing North American customer-base, and the growing automotive sector in South Carolina, Suzhou will establish a facility in the Upstate.
The company’s Greenville County operations – Cold Mountain Material Corporation – will be housed in an existing 170,000-square-foot building located at 19 Page Court in Travelers Rest. Focused on serving the automotive industry, the Cold Mountain Material Corporation will produce fabric for automobile interiors. The facility is anticipated to be fully operational within the next year.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to the project.
“Score another win for Greenville County’s automotive economy. We’re at 7,000 jobs and growing. We look forward to welcoming Cold Mountain Material Corporation into the fold.” –Greenville County Council Chairman Dr. Bob Taylor
FIVE FAST FACTS
• Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd. is establishing operations with the creation of Cold Mountain Material Corporation in Greenville County
• $24 million investment to create 109 new jobs
• Headquartered in China, the company was established in 1996.
• Focused on serving the automotive industry, the facility will produce fabric for automobile interiors.
• The facility is anticipated to be fully operational within the next year.
About Cold Mountain Material Corporation
Cold Mountain Material Corporation, a part of Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., will produce textiles for automotive parts. Located at 19 Page Court in Travelers Res, S.C., the facility is expected to be fully operational in 2016.
