SC: ACS Manufacturing to Open Abbeville County Mfg Facility, Hire 150+ | Trade and Industry Development

SC: ACS Manufacturing to Open Abbeville County Mfg Facility, Hire 150+

Apr 26, 2018

ACS Manufacturing, Inc. announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company's $6 million investment is projected to create more than 150 new jobs over the next five years.

Since 1995, ACS Manufacturing has delivered a broad range of solutions for sound and environmental issues, from acoustical equipment enclosures and fuel tanks to turbine systems and skids. The company has an extensive history of supporting industry leaders in the oil and gas, data center, power generation and wastewater treatment markets.

Located at 1439 Cambridge Street Extension in Abbeville, S.C., ACS Manufacturing's 141,000-square-foot facility is projected to come online in the third quarter of 2018. Those interested in joining the ACS Manufacturing team should visit the company's careers page online for more information.

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

Quotes

"ACS is very excited to be expanding our business to the Abbeville, S.C. area and working with the local and state agencies to get our facility operational as soon as possible. We have big plans to grow this location quickly and will be adding many new jobs to the area." -ACS Manufacturing President Dan Knox

"South Carolina's workforce continues to show that it can produce high-quality products. ACS Manufacturing's decision to establish operations in Abbeville County is a testament to that, and I look forward to watching all that the local workers will achieve in the years ahead." -Gov. Henry McMaster

"Today's announcement by ACS Manufacturing represents a tremendous win for the Upstate community. South Carolina continues to lead the way in manufacturing, and having an innovative company like ACS Manufacturing choose South Carolina is proof of that." -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

"This is a great day for Abbeville County! We are honored that ACS Manufacturing has selected Abbeville County to grow their business. We believe it speaks to the quality of our workforce. County council is especially grateful that ACS Manufacturing has chosen our community for their financial investment and creation of these quality jobs. We look forward to working with ACS Manufacturing for many years to come." -Abbeville County Council Chairman Bryan McClain

Five Fast Facts

  • ACS Manufacturing is establishing operations in Abbeville County.
  • $6 million investment to create more than 150 new jobs over the next five years.
  • ACS Manufacturing delivers solutions for sound and environmental issues, from acoustical equipment enclosures and fuel tanks to turbine systems and more.
  • Located at 1439 Cambridge Street Extension in Abbeville, S.C., the company's 141,000-square-foot facility is projected to come online in the third quarter of 2018.

Those interested in joining the ACS Manufacturing team should visit the company's careers page online for more information.

About S.C. Department of Commerce

As South Carolina's leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing business grow. S.C. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South Carolina such as BMW, Boeing, Continental, Giti Tire, LPL Financial Holdings, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Samsung, Toray and Volvo Cars and also supports startups, small and existing business, innovation and rural development initiatives. S.C. Commerce partners with the S.C. Technical College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruiting, and with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, which provides worker training and employment opportunities within the state. With a strong international footprint, since 2011, the Palmetto State has ranked among top three in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign investment on a per capita basis, according to IBM-Plant Location International. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.