Stren-Flex, a manufacturer of high-quality synthetic lifting products, announced plans to establish new operations in Greenville County. The project is expected to bring more than $1 million of capital investment and create more than 25 new jobs.
Founded in 2002, Stren-Flex manufactures a variety of synthetic lifting products, including nylon web slings, chain slings, wire rope slings, rigging, cargo control and more. Using high-quality webbing and high-tensile thread, the company provides products for a wide range of applications in the overhead lifting and cargo control industries.
Located at 126 Corporate Drive in Simpsonville, S.C., Stren-Flex will be leasing a 16,000-square-foot building for the purposes of manufacturing and distribution of overhead lifting products. Hiring for the new positions is already underway, and interested applicants should visit www.stren-flex.com or contact sales@stren-flex.com.
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"We are very excited to start up our new manufacturing facility in Greenville County. The quality of life in this region is at a very high level, and working with narrow woven textiles in our manufacturing process made Greenville County the right decision for us." -Stren-Flex President Roddy Rossborough
"We're proud to welcome Stren-Flex to the South Carolina business community and look forward to seeing all that we know they will achieve in the Upstate. With a workforce at its disposal that is second to none and one of the most competitive business environments in the world, we know that Stren-Flex will have the tools necessary for success." -Gov. Henry McMaster
"Congratulations to Stren-Flex for deciding to launch this new facility in Greenville County. With today's announcement, Stren-Flex joins an impressive roster of globally-respected manufacturing firms that operate here, and we look forward to watching this great company succeed." -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
"Stren-Flex's locating within Simpsonville is an excellent decision based on the availability of existing buildings, interstate proximity and workforce. Greenville County wishes them immeasurable growth and success." -Greenville County Council Chairman H.G. "Butch" Kirven Jr.
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Stren-Flex is establishing operations in Greenville County.
- $1 million investment to create more than 25 new jobs.
- Stren-Flex is a manufacturer of high-quality synthetic lifting products.
- Located at 126 Corporate Drive in Simpsonville, S.C., the company will be leasing a 16,000-square-foot building.
Hiring for the new positions is already underway, and interested applicants should visit www.stren-flex.com or contact sales@stren-flex.com.
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. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South Carolina such as BMW, Boeing, Continental, Giti Tire, LPL Financial Holdings, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Toray and Volvo Cars and also supports startups, small and existing business, innovation and rural development initiatives. 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. In three of five years, IBM-Plant Location International reports ranked South Carolina first in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign investment, per capita. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.