Worthington Industries To Expand Florence County Operations For Second Time In Two Years
May 19, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs LLC, a market leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality, custom-engineered operator cabs for industrial mobile equipment, is expanding its South Carolina manufacturing operations in Florence County for the second time in two years. The $2.5 million investment will result in 40 new jobs.
The company will expand its metal fabrication facility located in the Pee Dee Commerce City Park. Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs currently employs approximately 300 people at the facility. In addition to its Florence facility, the company has locations in Watertown, S.D., Greeneville, Tenn., and Northwood, Iowa.
The company will employ fabricators, welders, painters, assemblers, material handlers, maintenance and engineers. Safety training, lean manufacturing, on-the-job training and engineering/technician training is provided. Those who would like to apply for employment may visit the One Stop SC Works Florence Office at 1558 W. Evans Street in Florence.
Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs LLC is a part of Worthington Industries, a leading diversified metals manufacturing company with 2013 fiscal year sales of $2.6 billion. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company employs 10,000 people in 81 facilities in 10 countries.
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“We are pleased to continue to add to the workforce in Florence. We appreciate the support of the local community and state of South Carolina as we work to grow our business.” -Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs President John Lamprinakos
“We just celebrated Worthington’s last expansion in 2013, and it is great to see that the company is expanding again – a real sign that our state is place where businesses can grow and succeed. Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs investing $2.5 million and creating 40 new jobs is a big win for Florence.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs’ announcement today builds on South Carolina’s already booming manufacturing sector. The investment and the jobs they are creating will impact not only Florence County, but the state as a whole.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“This is additional proof to our pro-business climate and solid workforce as Florence County continues to thrive and add jobs for our citizens. I commend Worthington Industries and the Florence County Economic Development Partnership for their hard work and dedication.” –Senator Hugh K. Leatherman
“We are eager to see this company expand again in Florence County, as it’s a great home for them, providing an excellent business environment and a fantastic workforce. We look forward to continuing to build on our success here.” -James Schofield, Florence County councilman
“South Carolina continues to be the place to do business, and we see that with expansions like this one by Worthington Industries. We celebrate the company’s decision to invest. Announcements like this show we are on the right track with our economic development efforts.” -Frank J. “Buddy” Brand, chairman of Florence County Economic Development Partnership
FIVE FAST FACTS
• Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs LLC is expanding its South Carolina manufacturing operations in Florence County for the second time in two years.
• The $2.5 million investment will result in 40 new jobs.
• Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs currently employs approximately 300 people at the facility.
• Those who would like to apply for employment, please visit the One Stop SC Works Florence Office at 1558 W. Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501.
• Worthington Industries Engineered Cabs LLC is a part of Worthington Industries.
About Worthington Industries:
Worthington’s Florence, SC facility is a market leader in the design and manufacturing of high quality, custom-engineered operator cabs for industrial mobile equipment. The facility is part of Worthington Industries, a leading diversified metals manufacturing company with 2013 fiscal year sales of $2.6 billion. The Company employs approximately 10,000 people and operates 81 facilities in 10 countries and has been named one of the “Best Companies to Work For in America” by FORTUNE magazine four times. The Company operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule. Learn more at www.WorthingtonIndustries.com.
