Pratt Industries to open $92.5 million South Carolina box manufacturing plant

Pratt Industries, a corrugated packaging and recycler, announced October 7 it would build a new packaging plant in Rock Hill, South Carolina, near one of its existing cardboard recycling plants. The new $92.5 million factory will create 116 new jobs, according to local news site Columbia Business Report.

Pratt recycles cardboard and manufactures corrugated cardboard boxes and custom packaging, and is one of the largest corrugated packaging countries in the United States. The company currently lists 15 openings for the new site, including baler operators, maintenance technicians, and shipping and logistics support.

In statements, state officials touted Pratt’s recycling operation and sustainability from recycling. To help secure the site, South Carolina’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development granted a $400,000 grant to York County to help build improvements.

What people are saying

“We are excited to expand our operations in the great state of South Carolina and the mid-Atlantic region,” said Pratt Industries Global Executive Chairman Anthony Pratt. “Our new facility supports our continued commitment to invest in recycling, clean energy infrastructure and American manufacturing jobs.”

“Pratt Industries investing $92.5 million to establish a new facility in York County is a big win for South Carolina’s recycling industry, said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. “This project will create 116 new jobs and marks an important step forward in strengthening our state’s reputation in sustainability and manufacturing.” 

“Pratt Industries’ ongoing success underscores all that can be accomplished with a strong commitment to sustainability and circularity,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “We are proud the company continues growing in South Carolina and congratulate Pratt Industries on its newest manufacturing facility in York County.”

“I’m grateful for the partnership established with Pratt Industries as they explored sites and am confident this location in Legacy Park is a great fit to support the needs of their growing business, said Mayor of Rock Hill, John Gettys. “We look forward to welcoming Pratt Industries’ manufacturing service line to our community, creating over 100 well-paying jobs. We stand ready to support them with a quality workforce and reliable utility services.”

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