Posted September 15, 2014

 

ANDERSON, S.C. – Glen Raven, Inc., a global leader in high-performance fabrics, is expanding its Anderson County Sunbrella® manufacturing center through a $13.5 million investment. The expansion is expected to create 10 new jobs, according to the company.

 

Glen Raven's Anderson Plant is the company's largest manufacturing center for its market-leading Sunbrella brand of fabrics for awning, marine and upholstery applications. The 1-million-square-foot business center is operated by Glen Raven Custom Fabrics and includes highly automated, vertically integrated manufacturing facilities, along with research and new product development. 

 

"Continual investments in the Anderson Plant over the last 20 years have enabled our outstanding South Carolina workforce to make Sunbrella the best performance fabrics we can possibly make for our customers,” said Dave Swers, president of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics. “This latest investment continues Glen Raven's commitment to Anderson County and to our talented associates by providing a safe, environmentally friendly and globally competitive manufacturing facility."

 

Glen Raven began manufacturing Sunbrella fabrics in Anderson County in 1986 and in 1994 built the Anderson Plant, drawing upon the latest in manufacturing technology from around the world. Located at 4665 Liberty Highway, the ultramodern Anderson Plant today employs more than 600 people.

 

"Glen Raven is a globally respected name in textiles, and we couldn't be happier to see them grow in Anderson – their premier manufacturing facility in the world,” said S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley. “We celebrate Glen Raven's decision to invest $13.5 million and add 10 jobs, and we look forward to their continued success in our state."

 

Founded in 1880, Glen Raven, Inc. today markets products in more than 130 countries worldwide, serving markets that include solar protection, marine, furniture, protective workgear, geogrid, automotive and water filtration. The family-owned company operates manufacturing, marketing and customer service business centers in North and South America, Europe, China and India.