SCBIZ Daily Staff

KINGSTREE -- Palmetto Synthetics LLC announced today it will expand its facility in Williamsburg County. The $3 million expansion will result in the creation of 25 jobs.

“This is the first of a two-part expansion that will keep Palmetto Synthetics in the forefront of technology in the specialty fiber market,” said Palmetto Synthetics Vice President David Poston. “We remain committed to being the world’s highest-quality specialty producer and offering our customers innovative new products.”

The expansion will include a 30,000-square-foot addition to the company’s facility, as well as a new production line. The expansion is expected to be completed and the new line operational by February.

Palmetto Synthetics is a producer of staple fiber, consisting of polyester, nylon and other specialty polymers, and is based in Kingstree.

“The additional jobs and investment at Palmetto Synthetics are a great opportunity for Kingstree and Williamsburg County,” said Kingstree Mayor Ricky Burrows. “It is wonderful that Palmetto Synthetics shows continued growth in Williamsburg County. Any way that the town of Kingstree can provide assistance to them, we stand ready and available.”