Aerowerks invests $10M to build material handling equipment manufacturing facility in South Carolina
Aerowerks has announced plans to build a material handling equipment manufacturing facility in Gaffney, South Carolina. The company, which specializes in the production of return conveyors, tray accumulators, and dish machines for the food service industry, has invested $10 million in the project and will create 52 new jobs.
The new U.S. operation will be located at 330 Huntington Road in Cherokee County and will serve as a design, manufacturing, and assembly site for the company’s material handling systems. Production at the facility is expected to begin later this month.
Support for the project includes job development credits approved by the Coordinating Council for Economic Development.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Balbir Singh, president, Aerowerks Corporation of America, said, “We are excited to establish our first U.S. operation in Cherokee County, a strategic location that will allow us to serve our customers better and expand our footprint in the food service industry. Our $10 million investment demonstrates our commitment to growth and innovation, and we are proud to contribute to the local economy by creating 52 new jobs. This facility will be integral to our vision of providing high-quality, custom material handling systems, and we look forward to working alongside the community to create a successful and sustainable operation.”
Gov. Henry McMaster, added, “South Carolina continues to build on its success in the manufacturing industry. Aerowerks’ $10 million investment in the Cherokee County community will greatly benefit the region and create new opportunities for our people, and we congratulate the company on this new operation.”
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