Oconee County\u2019s vibrant Economic Alliance lives up to its moniker, \u201cTop Shelf for Business.\u201d The following development shows why: the county is not only attracting business but also creating an environment where growing businesses can thrive.<\/p>\n
Keith J Keller Jr<\/p>\n
Interim Executive Director<\/p>\n
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CurTec USA expands Oconee County operations<\/p>\n
$10 million investment will create 10 new jobs<\/p>\n
COLUMBIA, S.C. \u2014 CurTec USA (CurTec), a high-performance packaging manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company\u2019s $10 million investment will create 10 new jobs.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1991, CurTec produces plastic drums, pails and jars to safely handle and contain critical materials in the life sciences and fine chemicals industries. With production operations in the U.S. and Netherlands and a commercial presence in Asia, Europe and North America, the company has an international footprint including its Oconee County facility.<\/p>\n
CurTec, located at 365 Oconee Business Parkway in Westminster, will expand its existing warehouse and production lines to increase its capacity to manufacture and store drums and pails for pharmaceutical markets.<\/p>\n
Operations are expected to be online in the summer of 2027. Individuals interested in joining the CurTec team should visit the company\u2019s careers page.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we opened our Westminster facility in 2023, our goal was to bring production closer to our North American customers and build a platform for long-term growth. This expansion is the next step. By increasing local production, capacity and inventory, we can strengthen supply reliability, broaden the range we manufacture in the United States and continue growing our team and operations in South Carolina.\u201d -CurTec CEO Bart van Berkel<\/p>\n
\u201cCurTec\u2019s decision to expand in Oconee County further strengthens its commitment to South Carolina. We are proud to see the company continue investing in our state, creating 10 new jobs and strengthening our manufacturing workforce.\u201d -Gov. Henry McMaster<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"