Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc., a manufacturing company specializing in spunlace products, plans to expand operations in Gray Court, South Carolina. The investment of more than $ 49.5 million will create 39 new jobs in Laurens County.
Located at 100 Iso Parkway in Gray Court, Fibertex’s expansion will include a second spunlace production line for laminated non-woven fiber products. Fibertex also acquired an 84-acre industrial site adjacent to the company’s existing facilities. The expansion is expected to be completed by 2023.
“Market trends are finding support in the additional focus on health and hygiene, more emphasis on local production and sustainability, which is our benefit. With this new investment, we will be able to build an extremely strong position in the important North American market for, among other things, high performance wipes for hygiene and disinfection purposes in the health / medical sector, sustainable personal care products, a wide range of industrial applications, as well as in the automotive industry and in the construction sector, ”said Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. CEO Jorgen Bech Madsen.
The Economic Development Coordination Council granted Laurens County a $ 100,000 grant from the Rural Infrastructure Fund as an incentive to help with costs related to this project.
“We are proud to celebrate the expansion of yet another South Carolina company. Fibertex’s decision to promote its commitment to Laurens County is proof that South Carolina’s economic development strategy is working, and we hope to be successful for this great company, ”said Governor Henry McMaster.
Founded in 2016, Fibertex operates a state-of-the-art spunlace production line, manufacturing products mainly for the wet wipes industry.
“Laurens County remains a place where business thrives, especially international businesses like Fibertex. We are excited about their continued growth in Laurens County and the opportunities they are creating for our citizens. We look forward to continuing our already great relationship with your excellent company, ”noted Laurens County Council President Brown Patterson.