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Laurens thermal spray coating maker expanding

Time: 2013-12-20 Source from: www.greenvilleonline.com

Thermal spray coating manufacturer Flame Spray North America, Inc. is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Laurens County, essentially doubling its operation in the Woodfield Industrial Park.

 
According to Gov. Nikki Haley's office, the company plans to invest another $9.1 million and create 45 new jobs.
 
“It's a reason to celebrate when an existing company expands in our state,” Haley said. “Flame Spray's commitment of another $9.1 million, which will create 45 jobs in Laurens County, is more evidence that we are on the right track with our economic development efforts.”
 
Flame Spray North America, which produces thermal spray coating mainly for industrial gas turbine and aircraft components, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Italian firm Flame Spray S.p.A. In 2011 the company established operations in Fountain Inn, S.C.--its only presence outside of Europe. The global company also operates facilities in Italy, Hungary and Croatia.
 
“Back in 2011 when we announced our first investment in South Carolina we had a lot of ‘concerns' on how fast we would be able to grow,” said Marco Prosperini, president and CEO of Flame Spray North America. “Today, we are thrilled to announce a new investment to expand our operations in Fountain Inn. We found a great community, and we have a great team working at our company. Thanks to our team, we will develop new applications to serve different industries. We thank the S.C. Department of Commerce and the local authorities for their continuing support. We look forward to new opportunity ahead.”
 
Since January 2011, South Carolina has recruited more than $10 billion in capital investment and more than 28,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector.
 
“South Carolina continues to lead our neighboring states in manufacturing GDP, underscoring our role in the nation's manufacturing renaissance,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “Expansions like this one are important job creators for the state, and we look forward to seeing Flame Spray continue to grow in South Carolina.”
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