Posted September 29, 2015

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Suzhou Glacier Import & Export Co., Ltd., a global textiles manufacturer, is establishing operations in South Carolina with the creation of Cold Mountain Material Corporation in Greenville County, the South Carolina Dept. of Commerce announced.

 

The company is investing $24 million to open a new manufacturing facility, creating an expected 109 new jobs in Travelers Rest, S.C.

 

Headquartered in China, Suzhou was established in 1996. Serving markets all across the globe, the company specializes in textiles for the automotive industry. In an effort to better assist its growing North American customer base and the growing automotive sector in South Carolina, Suzhou is opening the facility in the state.

 

The company's Greenville County operations – Cold Mountain Material Corporation – will be housed in an existing 170,000-square-foot building located at 19 Page Court in Travelers Rest. Focused on serving the automotive industry, the Cold Mountain Material Corporation will produce fabric for automobile interiors. The facility is anticipated to be fully operational within the next year.

 

"It's exciting to celebrate another international company making the decision to invest in South Carolina and our people,” said S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley. “Suzhou's $24 million investment that will create over 100 new jobs in Greenville County is a real reason to celebrate and truly will make a difference in the lives of South Carolinians. We look forward to working with Suzhou for many years to come as they grow and thrive in South Carolina."

 

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to the project.

 

Source: S.C. Dept. of Commerce