Advanced Metalworks to spend $10.5 million to consolidate, expand two South Carolina locations

Advanced Metalworks LLC announced December 3 it would spend $10.5 million on a new, 156,000-square-foot factory to replace and expand two of its existing locations in the same county. According to a statement from the South Carolina governor’s office, the metal fabrication company will create 69 new jobs in the process of setting up the new factory.

The company’s president, Wesley Boggs, in a statement said the expansion would help meet customer demand. The new factory will include equipment for fabricating and machining and expand on the company’s current capacity once fully operational: Advanced Metalworks says it should be up and running in the first quarter of 2026.

What people are saying

“Advanced Metalworks is proud to announce our expansion to Belton, S.C. This expansion, including at least $10 million in capital investments, demonstrates our commitment to serving customers and loyalty to the community where we live, work and worship,” said Advanced Metalworks, LLC President, Wesley Boggs. “The expansion will elevate our ability to meet customers’ current and future demands while creating upwards of 60 jobs over the next five years in the Belton community. We look forward to partnering with the city of Belton and Anderson County in the endeavor to keep manufacturing jobs local in the metal manufacturing and machining industry.” 

“Today’s announcement is another great victory for the Upstate,” said South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. “Advanced Metalworks’ expansion and the 69 new jobs it brings to Anderson County will have a lasting impact in the region, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership with the company in the years ahead.”

“Congratulations to Advanced Metalworks on expanding and investing $10.5 million in Anderson County. This announcement is a testament to the company’s commitment to South Carolina, and we are grateful for the new opportunities it will create in the community,,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.

“The city of Belton is proud to welcome Advanced Metalworks to our community,” said Belton Mayor Eleanor Dorn. “Advanced Metalworks will bring a long-lasting economic impact to the city. We are thankful for the opportunities and resources that this company will add to the city of Belton. Welcome home Advanced Metalworks and the Boggs family!”

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