$12.2 million investment will create 19 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Kipp Group, an alliance of German companies, today announced it is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Laurens County. The company’s $12.2 million investment will create 19 new jobs.
Founded in 1919, Kipp Group is a family-owned business that manufactures products for the standard elements, operating elements and clamping technology sectors. The company has over 1,000 employees across its more than 30 locations worldwide.
The new 70,000-square-foot facility, located in the Woodfield Industrial Park in Fountain Inn, will serve as the Kipp Group’s U.S. headquarters and distribution center.
Operations are expected to be online in January 2027. Individuals interested in joining the Kipp Group team should visit the company’s careers page.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $100,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Laurens County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.
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“Laurens County offers the ideal combination of skilled workforce, infrastructure and business-friendly environment. We are excited to become part of this vibrant community and look forward to building strong partnerships across the region.”
-Kipp Group CEO Nicolas Kipp
“The Kipp Group’s decision to locate its U.S. headquarters in South Carolina underscores our state’s reputation as a great place to do business. This announcement will have a strong impact in the Laurens County community, and we celebrate this new investment in the Upstate.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster
“We are proud to welcome Kipp Group’s new U.S. headquarters to Laurens County. This $12.2 million investment reinforces that our state is ideal for headquarters operations and serves as another testament to South Carolina’s strong business climate.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“Laurens County is proud to welcome Kipp Group to our county. Our county continues to be a place where business locates and thrives, with our skilled workforce and our business-friendly climate. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Kipp Group.”
-Laurens County Council Chairman Jeff Carroll
Fast Facts
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Kipp Group is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Laurens County.
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The company's $12.2 million investment will create 19 new jobs.
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Kipp Group is an alliance of German companies.
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The company will be located in the Woodfield Industrial Park in Fountain Inn, S.C.
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Individuals interested in joining the Kipp Group team should visit the company's careers page.