Manufacturing
An American Owned Corporation Established in Hong Kong, in 2000, 3S International Corporation is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company in the USA, comprising of an experienced manufacturing crew, who specialize in all types of Precision Fabrication, Power Module Enclosures, E-Houses, Switch Gear Units and capital project works. For more local information on 3S, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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48forty is the largest pallet management services company in North America, with a national network of over 245 facilities, including 68 company-owned and operated pallet recycling plants and more than 850 partners. They also operate their own fleet of more than 8,000 trailers and tractors, servicing customers from coast to coast. They provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, onsite services, and reverse logistics.
For more local information on 48forty, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Founded in 1967, Applied Ceramics (ACI) originally provided primarily alumina and zirconia kiln furniture and special refractory shapes. The company transformed from a kiln furniture supplier to a global enterprise with product lines stretching across various industries with multiple ventures. This diversity allows Applied Ceramics to service their existing businesses with excellence, while still investing heavily in their R&D group to work on the problems of tomorrow. For more local information on ACI, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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For more than 45 years Alupress AG has been recognized as a die casting specialist. Through continued development of the company and various acquisitions over the past few years, today they are active in manufacturing, processing and assembly of complex aluminum die cast parts, with locations in Brixen, Italy, Hildburghausen, Germany, and Laurens, SC, USA. For more local information on Alupress, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Agricultural Mfg. & Textiles, Inc. (AMT) was founded in 1975 to provide quality products to the poultry industry. Today, they have three generations of experience ready to take your order and offer technical advice on the installation and use of their products. Egg Belt, Curtain Material, Cord, Rope, and Curtain Strapping continue to be the foundation of the business. A complete line of Winching Materials and other accessories suited for poultry, swine and dairy buildings, as well as greenhouses, has been added to their original product line. For 45 years, Customer Satisfaction has been their goal. For more local information on AMT, Inc., see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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BBM-CPG Technology, Inc. proudly represents the Americas market for their parent group BBM Akustik Technology GmbH. With over 100 years of combined power generation experience alongside their affiliation with their German professional counterparts, they are prepared to offer unparalleled service to both new and long-standing customers. In Laurens, SC, they have departmental capabilities which include manufacturing, sales, shipping, and on-site engineering. It is from this location that they conduct primary operations related to pre-established business in addition to developing new relationships with local and international clients. For more local information on BBM-CPG, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Blue Diamond Industries, a member of the Hexatronic Group of Sweden, is a valued market leader in providing HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) conduit solutions for the protection of fiber optic, data and power cables. Blue Diamond's conduit solutions are installed through horizontal directional drilling, plowing and through traditional trenching methods, supporting a wide-range of market applications from Residential, Power Utility, Cable TV, Broadband, Commercial & Industrial, Department of Transportation and the US infrastructure investment nationwide. For more local information on Blue Diamond, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Brawo USA, located in Laurens, SC, is a modern, 90,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility specializing in the forging and machining of non-ferrous metals. Brawo USA has five transfer machines, four CNC mills and lathes, four auto-forge presses, and three manual forge presses. With separate facilities for brass and aluminum forging, Brawo USA has the capability to manage simple to complex parts in mid to high volumes. For more local information on Brawo, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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A global specialty packaging pioneer, CCL is the largest label company in the world and provides innovative solutions to the Home & Personal Care, Premium Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Specialty, Automotive & Durables and Consumer markets worldwide. The Company is divided into four reporting segments: CCL Label, Avery, Checkpoint, and Innovia. CCL Label is the world’s largest converter of pressure sensitive and extruded film materials for decorative, functional and information labels. For more local information on CCL Label, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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With over a century of development experience and production expertise, CeramTec is a leading supplier of advanced ceramics and engineers these materials for use in a wide area of applications. The current portfolio covers well over 10,000 different products and a wide variety of ceramic materials. Worldwide, more than 3,470 employees are active at CeramTec- The Ceramic Experts. For more local information on CeramTec, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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D&W Fine Pack sets out to be different, to be special. As a company, they put in the hours to discover what that means. Their special, is their promise to live up to the highest of standards, to be great and act with integrity. Their special means they will be the supplier of choice for their customers, and will deliver—every time. They are dedicated to upholding their four core values: to be the supplier of choice, to create a national footprint, to produce quality products, and to provide custom solutions. For more local information on D&W Fine Pack, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc. are experts in the production and application of Foam Control Technology. Their small, dedicated team provides innovative Foam Control solutions for companies large and small, local and international, with dozens of industrial applications. For more local information on Enterprise Specialty Products, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Established in 1969, Flame Spray was the first Italian job shop to actively promote Thermal Spray coatings, and many innovations since. Today, the company is an international benchmark for applications in these markets: ENERGY – Gas turbine, Steam turbine, Waste burners, Petrochemical, Hydro power, AEROSPACE – Engine components, landing gear, hydraulic actuators, OIL & GAS – Ball and Gate Valves, drilling/exploration equipment, STEEL & IRON – Galvanizing Lines, Rolling Mills, Annealing Furnaces, TRANSPORTATION – Railways, Automotive, Marine, PULP & PAPER – Paper Mills, Printing, Corrugating, OTHER – Rotating equipment, pumps, motors, rolls, general engineering; SYSTEMS – Centerless Grinders, Turnkey Thermal Spray installations.
For more local information on Flame Spray, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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At its Laurens, SC facility, FUKOKU develops a wide range of seal products that offer both high functionality and performance. For more local information on Fukoku, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Gen III manufactures standard and custom foodservice equipment in metal, wood and/or laminate. The Wasserstrom Company is the world's leading restaurant supplier and distributor of foodservice supplies and equipment. Since 1902, Wasserstrom has provided foodservice operators with high quality products, like kitchen supplies and catering supplies, from the industry's leading manufacturers. For more local information on Gen III, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Inteplast Group is a North American one-stop supplier of high-quality plastics solutions that takes pride in sustaining hundreds of industries and the livelihoods of thousands of professionals living in North America. Inteplast’s markets comprise a spectrum – from retail to foodservice to construction to medical – and much more. For more local information on Inteplast, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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International Paper (IP) is one of the world’s leading producers of fiber-based products. The Laurens, SC location is a corrugated packaging facility. For more local information on IP, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Jostens provides products, programs and services that help its customers celebrate moments that matter. The company's products include yearbooks, publications, jewelry and consumer goods that serve the K-12 educational, college and professional sports segments. For more local information on Jostens, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Founded in Japan, Kimura Unity Group expanded to other countries and broadened the scope of its businesses. In the USA, Kimura Inc. was established in Laurens, South Carolina, to provide services for a wide range of industries. Kimura manufactures steel containers at their Laurens facility. For more local information on Kimura, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Lapham-Hickey opened its Laurens County, SC facility in 2001 and began shipping flat-rolled coil and sheet products to a wide range of markets including automotive, appliance, construction, and lawn and garden. For more information on their Fountain Inn location, check out this video. For more local information on Lapham-Hickey, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Malouf Home™ leads the furniture and bedding industry with a wide selection of innovative products, including furniture, mattresses, adjustable bed bases, pillows, sheets, mattress protectors, bed frames and mattress toppers. For more local information on Malouf, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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McGill Airflow pioneered the manufacture and use of spiral duct and fittings for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) in the USA. Their extensive lines of duct system products are engineered for performance and economy and continue to set the standard for the industry. They are the country's leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial sheet metal ductwork supported by their nationwide Duct Express fulfillment service and network of sales engineering offices and manufacturing plants. For more local information on McGill Airflow, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Meiden America Switchgear produces high voltage vacuum circuit breakers at the facility in Laurens County. This location serves as its first production base in North America and is the sales hub of Meiden’s vacuum interrupters. For more local information on Meiden America Switchgear, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Motorcity Racks is a leading provider of custom fabrication and automotive packaging design services. With over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, they are an innovative, solutions-based company that is fast, reliable, and cost-effective. For more local information on Motorcity Racks, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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MPF designs and manufactures products utilizing ceramic-to-metal sealing technology. Located on a 50-acre campus in Gray Court, SC, MPF has been supplying feedthroughs and viewports to a myriad of Fortune 500 companies, cutting-edge research laboratories, and emerging tech start-ups for more than 20 years. For more local information on MPF, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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In 1988, NICCA U.S.A., INC. was established in Fountain Inn, SC, with the goal of becoming the premier North American developer and manufacturer of textile chemicals. Their core business is providing high performance specialty chemistry to textile manufacturers and other industries in the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and Europe.
For more local information on Nicca, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Nucor is North America’s most diversified producer of steel and steel products. Their brand family ranges from the raw materials to finished steel products. Learn more about the Nucor family by exploring their website. For more local information on Nucor, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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The O’Dell Corporation has grown into a leading cleaning products company—primarily broom, brush, and mops. For more local information on O'Dell Corporation, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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OPI, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high density, high melt point oxidized polyethylene waxes. Oxidized High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a specialty polymer that finds a wide range of applications as an additive in a broad range of industries. For more local information on OPI, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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PL Developments, also known as PLD, is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods. They have more than 1,600 employees, more than 1 million sq. ft. of state-of-the art pharmaceutical facilities, and a global presence. At PLD, all production and material handling is performed under strict FDA guidelines and cGMP practices, ensuring every product we make meets and even exceeds industry standards. The Clinton, SC facility handles manufacturing and packaging. For more local information on PLD, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Founded in 2008, REMA USA provides customers from the logistics industry with charging connector systems and tiller heads for industrial trucks; some of which are manufactured on site in final assembly. REMA USA LLC has been based in Fountain Inn, South Carolina since 2017 and today employs around 45 people. For more local information on REMA, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Richloom is a design leader and textile manufacturer, offering an invaluable commitment to sustainable products, remarkable styles, and exceptional service. Richloom supplies the upholstery, decorative jobber, hospitality, over-the-counter retail, casual outdoor furniture, cruise and RV industries, manufacturing textiles around the globe and offering an expansive product range from prints and wovens, to intricate decorative textiles and finished product. For more local information on Richloom, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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Specialty Vermiculite produces a variety of vermiculite products to meet a range of needs. Vermiculite is a hydrated magnesium aluminum sheet silicate mineral closely related to mica, and has all of the thermal and chemical resistance mica is known for. Vermiculite is mined using open cast mining techniques where the ore is separated from other minerals and then screened or classified into several basic particle sizes. For more local information on Specialty Vermiculite, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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United Catalyst Corporation is a North American processor of scrap catalytic converters that offers global refining services to recyclers. For more local information on United Catalyst Corporation, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), and other products including pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue and box materials. For more local information on West Fraser, see the “Industrial Directory” on the Laurens County Development Corporation website.
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