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 A high-tech,
international company engaged in advanced materials research,
engineering and manufacturing for the aerospace, defense and
automotive industries announced they will establish their first
American facility at the South Carolina Technology & Aviation
Center (SCTAC). The announcement of their $6.5 million, strategic
investment at SCTAC is expected to generate at least 50 new, local
jobs over five years.
"We are pleased to establish our first American
facility in South Carolina's Upstate, and are particularly excited to
be locating here in Greenville County at the South Carolina
Technology & Aviation Center," said Angel Vallejo, Vice
President of Carbures Europe-USA. "This new facility will help us meet
significantly accelerating demand for carbon fiber structures, and
Greenville County provides us with an excellent business environment,
a top-notch workforce and exceptional market access. We look forward
to becoming a part of the Palmetto State's business community."
"Companies
from across the globe continue to choose to set up shop in South
Carolina. We're excited Carbures has
decided to put its first North American presence in the Palmetto
State and create 50 new jobs," said Gov. Nikki Haley.
"This announcement
brings yet another manufacturing company and builds on South
Carolina's international ties," said South Carolina Secretary of
Commerce Bobby Hitt. "Foreign-affiliated companies play an
important role in our state's economy, and we look forward to Carbures' contribution."
"The Carbures selection of SCTAC for their first
American facility demonstrates our competitive edge on an
international level," said Jody Bryson, SCTAC President and
CEO. "Carbures is the fourth
company to expand to SCTAC in the last year. The new jobs and
capital investment will add to our $1.4 billion state-wide economic
impact, and is further evidence that our new economic development
strategy is positioning us to win in today's global economy."
"From our
Spanish and European roots, we have tremendous experience and
technological know-how, and a strong brand reputation, serving major
customers like Airbus across the European continent," said Ivan
Contreras, CEO of Carbures USA. "This
physical expansion into North America is a vital first step in our
global growth and expansion plans. We are now prepared to begin
design and calculation services in composite structures at our
temporary office. We have both the knowledge and the work force to
service large OEMs, such as Boeing."
The location
at SCTAC was critical to the organization's decision to establish
operations here in South Carolina, in part due to its proximity to
Lockheed, Boeing, Proterra, BMW and others.
"The reputation
of Upstate South Carolina as a hub for manufacturing excellence makes
it an ideal home for Carbures. We literally
considered locations for our first operations from other states to
the Carolinas," stated Contreras. "We found the right blend
of talented workforce, business opportunity, proximity to customers,
and quality of life right here in South Carolina."
Construction
on the 40,000 square foot facility at SCTAC will begin shortly, and Carbures plans to have the facility online in the
second quarter of 2012.
"Carbures' decision to establish
operations in Greenville County is great news,"
added H. G. "Butch" Kirven,
chairman of Greenville County Council and director of the Greenville
Area Development Corporation. "Together with our economic
development partners, GADC assisted the company in making this
announcement possible. This venture will create good paying jobs
and offer good opportunities for local citizens, and also
affirms that Greenville County is a great area for specialty manufacturing.
We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with
this fine company in the years ahead."
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