Posted March 3, 2015

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Venus Group, Inc., a textile manufacturer that specializes in linens, aprons, uniforms, towels and healthcare items, is establishing manufacturing operations in Chester County, S.C., according to a release by the South Carolina Dept. of Commerce.

 

The company is investing $2.5 million to open a facility in Fort Lawn, S.C. The investment is expected to create 25 new jobs. 

 

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in California, Venus Group is segmented into three business units – Venus Institution, Venus Home and Venus Hospitality. The Venus Institution business unit caters mainly to linen rental companies, healthcare and other related industries and organizations, while the Venus Home business unit serves as the retail arm of the company, providing home accessories to its customers. The Venus Hospitality unit supplies hotel and property management companies as well as independent properties in the hospitality market.

 

With manufacturing and distribution locations in the United States, India, China and Pakistan, Venus possesses a global footprint.  

 

As part of its long-term growth initiative, Venus has partnered with Milliken, based in Spartanburg, S.C. With fabric technology and innovation as critical components of Venus's operations, the close proximity between the two firms will allow for increased working efficiency on their collaborative efforts. Venus' Chester County operation will be housed in an existing facility located at 5918 Lancaster Highway in Fort Lawn, S.C.  

 

"South Carolina is well known for quality textile manufacturing and its skilled workforce,” Kirit Patel and Raj Patel, owners of Venus Group, said in a joint statement. “We are very happy to be associated with this great state. Venus will provide the same excellent service on the East Coast that we have been providing on the West Coast for over 40 years by stocking fabric and core items and manufacturing special products."