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Sigmatex to make SC home to carbon fibre textiles plant

18 Oct '14

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Sigmatex, a manufacturer of carbon fibre textiles said it will set up its fifth production plant in Orangeburg County in South Carolina.

Sigmatex will invest $12 million and create 50 jobs in the plant over the next five years and which is expected to be operational by mid-2015 and also will be one of its largest capital investment projects ever undertaken.

Sigmatex, which services the aerospace and automotive industries, will adds companies from these sectors to its suppliers who have set up base in Orangeburg County.

The new 75,000 square-foot facility will be located on 20 acres at the entrance to the Park.

In order to meet their future expansion goals, the facility will be constructed, so that it can be expanded to 150,000 square-feet and eventually up to 450,000 square-feet.

Sigmatex supplies spread tow, 2D woven, unidirectional, multiaxial (non-crimp), 3D textiles and recycled fabrics across a broad range of industries.

Sigmatex works with customers to create carbon fibre textiles which meet various requirements including fibre orientation, crimp, drapeability, thickness and resin permeability. (AR)

Fibre2fashion News Desk - India