Concrete manufacturing plant to create additional 100 jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Metromont Corporation, a manufacturer of precast concrete materials, is expanding its existing Greenville County operations. This latest $8.8 million investment is projected to create an additional 100 jobs over the next five years.
Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete for everything from schools, office buildings and parking decks to industrial plants and stadiums. With manufacturing operations in five states, the company has completed projects at more than 50 stadiums and more than 1,000 parking decks.
Located at 2802 White Horse Road in Greenville, S.C., Metromont will be renovating and expanding its existing plant to accommodate new concrete operations, as well as an engineering facility. Hiring for the new positions is projected to begin in the first quarter of 2018, and interested applicants should visit the company’s careers page online.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $100,000 Set Aside grant to Greenville County to assist with the costs of site improvements.
QUOTES
“Metromont is very excited to expand our operations in Greenville. This offers an opportunity to provide expanded product offerings to our customers while improving our operational efficiencies. We are also very thankful to the state for being so very supportive of this transition – to that end we must say “Thank you” to the citizens of South Carolina.” –Metromont Corporation Vice President and CFO Russell C. Rumley
“South Carolina continues to lead the way in the global manufacturing industry, and today’s announcement by Metromont Corporation is the latest example of that. With this additional investment, the leadership at Metromont is doubling down on its commitment to our state, and we look forward to continuing this partnership for a long time to come.” –Gov. Henry McMaster
“Today’s expansion announcement by Metromont Corporation speaks volumes about the strength of South Carolina’s manufacturing climate. We congratulate this great company on all the success they’ve had and look forward to what the future has in store for them.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“Metromont Corporation’s decision to expand its operations in Greenville County is a boost for our local economy. Greenville’s excellent business climate and productive workforce weighed heavily in this decision. We are very excited about this announcement and what it means for this area of Greenville County.” –Greenville County Councilman Ennis Fant, District 25
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Metromont Corporation is expanding its existing Greenville County manufacturing facility.
- $8.8 million investment to create 100 new jobs.
- Metromont is a manufacturer of precast concrete materials for a variety of construction projects.
- Located at 2802 White Horse Road in Greenville, S.C., Metromont will be renovating its existing plant and expanding its concrete operations.
- Hiring for the new positions is projected to begin in the first quarter of 2018, and interested applicants should visit the company’s careers page online.