$4.5 million investment expected to create new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. –Reinicke Athens, Inc. (RAI), a Georgia-based leading industrial contractor, is investing $4.5 million to establish manufacturing operations in Laurens County. The investment is expected to create 30 new jobs over the next three to five years.
Founded in 1996 in Athens, Ga., RAI specializes in fast-track installations, relocation of industrial manufacturing equipment and full-service, turnkey construction. With a client list that includes many Fortune 500 companies, Reinicke thrives on competitive bidding as well as negotiations with both small and large projects alike.
Located in the Owings Industrial Park on Old Laurens Road, RAI’s facility will allow the company to strengthen its existing customer base in South Carolina. Additionally, the facility will allow RAI to expand its operations to support new manufacturers who need customized support in the installation and implementation of process equipment.
Construction of the facility is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2015. Therefore, hiring for most of the new positions is anticipated to take place in the fourth quarter of 2015. Those interested in applying may visit the company’s careers page online. For more information on Reinicke Athens, Inc., please visit www.rai-usa.com.
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“We are looking forward to expanding in South Carolina to better serve our clients in the region.” –Reinicke Athens, Inc. President Mark Christopherson
“RAI’s decision to locate in Laurens County is great news for our state and is further proof that all of South Carolina is open for business. We welcome RAI to South Carolina and celebrate its $4.5 million job-creating investment in Laurens County.” –Gov. Nikki Haley
“Congratulations to Reinicke Athens, Inc. for deciding to establish operations in Laurens County. It’s always great when a company headquartered in one of our neighboring states elects to expand into South Carolina, and I am excited to watch them succeed in our state.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“We are very excited that RAI has chosen Laurens County to construct its plant. This is another example of our county being a good place to call home.” –Laurens County Council Chairman Jim Coleman
“I’m pleased that RAI has chosen to locate in my district. District One has experienced substantial growth over the past several year and I’m glad to be a part of that growth.” –Laurens County Councilman Ted Nash, Laurens County Council, District One
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Reinicke Athens, Inc. (RAI) is establishing manufacturing operations in its U.S. operations in Laurens County.
- $4.5 million investment creating 30 new jobs.
- RAI was founded in 1996 in Athens, Ga.
- The facility will be located in the Owings Industrial Park located on Old Laurens Road in Laurens, S.C.
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Those interested in applying may visit the company’s careers page online.
About Reinicke Athens, Inc.
Reinicke Athens Inc. (RAI) is a leading industrial contractor specializing in fast track installations, plant shutdowns, relocation of industrial manufacturing equipment, and full service turnkey construction. Established in 1996 in Athens, Georgia, RAI has a long history of construction success throughout the Southeast. Today RAI is honored to have many Fortune 500 companies and major general contractors as clients. For more information on Reinicke Athens, Inc., please visitwww.rai-usa.com.