On The Move
MAPAL Inc. locating new facility in Greenville County
Oct 4, 2012
$3 million investment expected to create more than 30 new jobs
GREENVILLE, SC - October 4, 2012 - MAPAL Inc., a global leader and innovator in the tooling industry,
today announced that it will establish its new North American production
facility in Greenville County. The $3 million investment is expected to
generate more than 30 new jobs over the next three years.
“Our
mission is to provide outstanding customer service, operational
excellence and rapid delivery to support manufacturing customers in the
aerospace, automotive, energy and general industry arenas,” said Donald
Lynch, vice president of finance for MAPAL Inc. “We are extremely
pleased to establish our new operations here in Fountain Inn in
Greenville County, and very appreciative for the support and leadership
of the Greenville Area Development Corporation, readySC, South Carolina
Department of Commerce and others who assisted in making this
announcement a reality.”
MAPAL
will locate its new facility in approximately 27,000 square feet of
space in Fountain Inn at 110 Valley View Road. The company expects to
begin operations at the facility in December of this year with upfitting
of the space and launch team recruiting already underway. The expansion
reflects the company’s rapid growth serving customers, many of them
manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, medical equipment, consumer
goods and energy industries.
“More
and more companies are learning the advantages of doing business in
South Carolina and choosing to start operations here. We celebrate MAPAL
Inc.’s decision to invest $3 million and create 30 new jobs in Fountain
Inn. Today’s announcement is another win for our state,” said Gov.
Nikki Haley.
The
American arm of Germany-based MAPAL, MAPAL Inc. has served the U.S. and
Canadian metal cutting industries from a technologically advanced
manufacturing facility near Detroit, Michigan. At that facility, MAPAL
engineers, manufactures and services tooling with guide pads, brazed PCD
(polycrystalline diamond) tooling and carbide round tools with some of
the most precisely engineered geometries available.
Since
January 2011, South Carolina has recruited more than $7 billion in
capital investment and more than 17,000 jobs in the manufacturing
sector.
“Our
business-friendly climate and skilled workforce continue to attract
investments that create jobs in South Carolina, and today’s announcement
is another example of that. Manufacturers continue to see the Palmetto
State as the place to make products. Every one of these jobs will have
impact in Fountain Inn,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
The
expansion to South Carolina allows MAPAL to “add capabilities and
enhance responsiveness to our regional customers, particularly in the
areas of regrinds and equipment sharpening,” said Lynch. “We see
tremendous opportunity to grow our business in the Southeast, and to
create quality jobs here in response to growing demand for advanced
tooling and grinding applications.”
“MAPAL
is a wonderful example of an international company that is using
world-class technologies and lean processes to expand their brand right
here in the Upstate,” said Chris Riley, chairman of the Greenville Area
Development Corporation. “The company is an entrepreneurial business
with innovative processes and rapid growth potential, and is a wonderful
example of the opportunity to be found here in Greenville County.”
MAPAL is currently working with readySC in the recruiting and training of master machinists and apprentices.
For
over 50 years, MAPAL has pioneered design innovations in the tooling
industry, with companies around the world depending on MAPAL to design
special tools customized to exacting specifications. The company, with
nearly 4,000 associates around the globe, is recognized for designing
tools that satisfy incredibly tight tolerances, solve machining
challenges and improve overall processes.
For more information about MAPAL, contact Mary Gilbert, Human Resource Manager at mary.gilbert@us.mapal.com or visit them at www.mapal.us.
