Posted September 15, 2015

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pro Towels, the largest towel supplier to the promotional product industry, is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Abbeville County, S.C., the South Carolina Dept. of Commerce announced.

 

The company is investing more than $1.7 million in the project, creating 50 new jobs over the next five years.

 

"Pro Towels has long enjoyed an excellent relationship with Abbeville County and the State of South Carolina,” said Pro Towels President Kevin Nord. “We appreciate the cooperation that both have demonstrated as we continue to grow our business. Abbeville has been an ideal home for us, and the strength of the local community and its high-quality workforce will continue to be the backbone of our success. We look forward to a bright future in Abbeville with this expansion.”

 

Established in 2006 when Towels, Etc. acquired Professional Towel Mills, Pro Towels aims to provide its customers with top-quality promotional products such as beach, golf, fitness and rally towels, as well as bathrobes, blankets and sweatshirts. In addition to its Abbeville County facility, the privately held, Pittsburgh-based firm also operates a facility in California.

 

Last month, Pro Towels announced the acquisition of the Vancouver-based Kanata Blanket Company, as well as plans to partially relocate Kanata operations into Pro Towels' existing 300,000-square-foot Abbeville County facility, which is located at 234 Industrial Park Road in Abbeville. To accommodate the increase in production, the company will upfit its building and invest in new machinery.

 

The expansion project is projected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2020.

 

"It's always exciting when a company decides to expand its operations in our state,” said Gov. Nikki Haley. “With this $1.7 million investment, Pro Towels is creating 50 new jobs and demonstrating their commitment to South Carolina, and we look forward to watching this great company continue its success here for many years to come."

 

Source: S.C. Dept. of Commerce