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Sigmatex to set up fifth production facility in South Carolina

07 Feb '15

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Sigmatex, a manufacturer of carbon fibre textiles has selected Matthews Industrial Park in Orangeburg County as the location for its new facility.

The company will invest $12 million initially and create 50 jobs over the next five years and this will be one of the largest capital investment projects the company has undertaken.

The facility, the fifth manufacturing facility in Sigmatex's portfolio, is scheduled to be in operation by mid-2015 to begin supplying to its North American customers.

Its announcement marks the first company to locate in the Matthews Industrial Park and the new 75,000-square-foot facility will be located on 20 acres.

In order to meet the company’s 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.

Locating in the South Carolina Global Logistics Triangle aligns with Sigmatex’s strategic plan to expand into new targeted markets.

This facility, along with its other facilities, will give Sigmatex the ability to offer its customers a product that is made locally.

Sigmatex CEO Scott Tolson said, “We are very excited to be building our latest manufacturing facility in South Carolina. This will be our second and largest in North America.”

“We believe this facility will enable us to meet any foreseeable future market requirements and ensure we are prepared to continue to support the supply chain in delivering the growth requirements,” he added.

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

Sigmatex's proven capability converts millions of pounds of carbon fibre each year for major projects that require high levels of quality and reliability.

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

These textile solutions often require an innovative approach to textile design and process which is the core strength of Sigmatex. (AR)

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