Staff Report

EDGEFIELD COUNTY -- Parkdale Mills has announced it will invest $3 million to expand its manufacturing plant in Edgefield County. The investment is expected to generate 16 jobs, the company said.

“This expansion is an exciting event for our Edgefield facility and our associates there. Edgefield County continues to be a perfect fit for our company, providing an excellent business environment and a talented and dedicated work force,” said Robert Nodine, plant manager at Parkdale Mills’ Edgefield facility.

Parkdale Mills, which operates 24 plants in four countries, plans to add new equipment to its Edgefield textile facility to help increase capacity. The company produces spun yarn at the facility. The expansion is expected to be completed by May 1.

“We welcome this good news. Especially in tough economic times like these, it is good to see our local industries doing well,” Edgefield County Council Chairman Monroe Kneece said. “Parkdale Mills is a valued member of our community, and we appreciate their confidence in our work force and their investment of $3 million and 16 jobs.

The company plans to begin hiring for the positions in February. Anyone interested in opportunities with the company can call Defender Services Inc. at 704-864-0998.

The S.C. Department of Commerce, Edgefield County and the Economic Development Partnership of South Carolina joined in the announcement.

Published Jan. 27, 2010