United Tool and Mold, Inc. expanding Pickens County operations
March 14, 2018
Company Investing $11.1 Million in New Facility
United Tool and Mold, Inc., a leading provider of new tooling projects, engineering changes and repair services for the plastics industry, is expanding its Pickens County manufacturing operations. The $11.1 million investment is projected to create 17 additional jobs.
The company has three locations across the Southeast, including operations in Duncan, S.C. and Easley, S.C. The Easley facility features the company’s main office and is a comprehensive provider of mold-servicing needs.
To accommodate its continued growth, United Tool and Mold is constructing a new, 60,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Pickens County Commerce Park. Those interested in joining the United Tool and Mold team should contact [email protected] for more information.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved a $75,000 Set Aside grant to Pickens County to assist with the costs of building construction.
“We chose Pickens County in 1995 to start United Tool and Mold, and we are very appreciative of the support from the S.C. Department of Commerce and Pickens County leadership to help us increase our footprint in Pickens County. Their willingness to help us expand our operations, rooted in this community, is the main reason why we are choosing Pickens County again. This investment in a state-of-the-art facility and leading-edge technology will ensure that our highly-skilled employees, many of whom call Pickens County home, will be able to live local and work local.” –United Tool and Mold, Inc. President H. Scott Phipps
“United Tool and Mold has been a member of the Pickens County family for 23 years. This expansion is a testament to their partnership and desire to be a strong leader in our community and to their commitment of excellence on a global scale. Congratulations on keeping the plastics industry running in an exceptional way.” –Pickens County Council Chairman Roy Costner
FIVE FAST FACTS
- United Tool and Mold is expanding its Pickens County operations.
- $11.1 million investment to create 17 additional jobs.
- United Tool and Mold is a provider of engineering changes and repair services for the plastic injection and blow molding industry.
- To accommodate its continued growth, United Tool and Mold is constructing a new 60,000-square-foot facility in Pickens County Commerce Park.
- Those interested in joining the United Tool and Mold team should contact [email protected] for more information
