UFP Packaging grows South Carolina footprint with new Cherokee County operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. — UFP Packaging, an industrial packaging solutions and services provider, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new Cherokee County operation. The company’s $5.31 million investment will create 136 new jobs.

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UFP Packaging designs and manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for businesses, including wood pallets and crates, corrugated boxes, structural steel packaging, and horticulture racks. A subsidiary of UFP Industries, the company has over 100 locations globally, including two existing facilities in Orangeburg County.

The company is establishing a new manufacturing plant, located at 50 Peachview Blvd. in Gaffney. The facility will manufacture wood packaging products and strengthen UFP Packaging’s ability to serve industrial customers, especially those with highly technical needs, across the Southeast and beyond.

Operations are expected to be online in the second quarter of 2027. Individuals interested in joining the UFP Packaging team should visit the company’s careers page.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project.

“This investment gives our Structural Packaging business added capacity, expanded geographic reach and enhanced ability to deliver highly customized solutions that help customers solve difficult packaging and logistics challenges. It also gives us the opportunity to build a team the UFP way — by developing people, promoting from within and creating careers that last. South Carolina’s strong manufacturing base, skilled workforce and values-driven business environment make it the right fit for our company and our culture.”
-UFP Industries President and CEO Will Schwartz

“Congratulations to UFP Packaging on this investment in Cherokee County. As our state continues to lead the country in manufacturing, we are proud to welcome 136 new, high-quality jobs to one of our rural counties.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster

“As a leader in the packaging industry, we welcome UFP Packaging to Cherokee County. The company’s investment and new job creation will support ongoing economic development efforts in rural South Carolina.” 
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“Packaging solutions and horticulture equipment are essential parts of the agribusiness industry, so having UFP Packaging expand its South Carolina presence is great news for our farmers. I thank the company for their commitment to our state.”
-Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers

“We are proud to welcome UFP Packaging to Gaffney. Their $5.31 million investment and the creation of 136 high-paying jobs are a tremendous win for our community. Revitalizing the 50 Peachview facility demonstrates Gaffney’s continued momentum as a great place to invest, grow and create opportunities for our residents.”
-Gaffney Mayor Lyman Dawkins III