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Fisher-Barton South Carolina Inc. Announces Expansion in Laurens County
Investment expected to create 15 new jobs
The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Laurens County today announced that Fisher-Barton South Carolina Inc. will expand its facility in Laurens County. The $2 million investment is expected to generate 15 new jobs.
"We are pleased to announce another expansion to our facility in Laurens County. Demand for our products and services continues to grow despite a down economy. Our customers are finding great value in our metallurgical expertise and our ability to reduce cost through process automation and component redesign. We are just beginning to scratch the surface with our customers on the application of heat treated stampings to substantially improve performance while reducing cost. We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead of us," said Gregory Andress, president of Fisher-Barton South Carolina Inc.
Fisher-Barton South Carolina Inc. specializes in the production of lawnmower blades and a range of specialty metal stampings. This is the company’s second expansion in the past two years.
"Fostering a business-friendly climate and strengthening our state’s workforce are important parts of our economic development efforts, not only because they help attract companies new to our state, but because they help existing businesses grow. We are pleased to see companies like Fisher-Barton South Carolina continue to expand their operations and create new jobs for South Carolinians. We congratulate the company on its success," said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce.
"We are very excited that Fisher Barton continues to expand in the Fountain Inn Plant," said Ted Nash Laurens County Council Member for District One. They have made numerous investments in Laurens County creating jobs for our citizens he said. We are pleased that Fisher Barton has chosen to expand in Fountain Inn and appreciate their contribution to our city said Fountain Inn Mayor Gary Long.
Fisher-Barton South Carolina will begin hiring for new positions immediately. Anyone interested should e-mail Richard Martell, human resource manager, at rmartell@fisherbarton.com for additional information and available positions.
Fisher Barton South Carolina, Inc. is an OEM supplier of precision metal stampings, welded assemblies, and heat treated products. They provide low to high volume metal components for a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, lawn and garden, material handling, hand power tools, transportation, outdoor products and agricultural. The company is part of the Fisher Barton Group, founded in 1973, which has five manufacturing facilities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.fisherbarton.com.
