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The South Carolina Department of Commerce recently announced that Sandvik, Inc. will expand its facility in Westminster, S.C. Sandvik, Inc. expects to invest $47.5 million and create 92 new jobs in Oconee County.
�Production efficiency is a key for our long-term success and growth. In order to be able to continuously improve efficiency we need skilled, dedicated, and engaged employees in our County. We are very pleased with the support that we get from the Oconee County for our business operations and our future development in the County,� says Jaime Herrera, General Manager of Sandvik�s Westminster facilities. From its South Carolina facility, Sandvik, Inc. manufactures products and carbide inserts for the metal cutting industry. These products are used in mechanical engineering, automotive, oil and gas, and aerospace applications. �Sandvik is a high-tech engineering group manufacturing advanced products throughout the world. The company�s decision to expand here is testament that the state�s business-friendly climate and skilled workforce are working to grow existing industries and attract investments that will positively impact the state and local economy with new jobs. Thanks to the team efforts of state and local officials, this investment will benefit Oconee County now and in the years ahead,� said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce. �We are excited and pleased to welcome this expansion by Sandvik and their continued growth in Oconee County. Sandvik is an example of a company working in partnership with Oconee County to not only provide job opportunities, but also act as a vital member of the business community,� said George Blanchard, Chairman of the Oconee County Council. Sandvik�s business concept is based on a unique competence in materials technology. Sandvik is a high-technology, engineering group with advanced products and a world-leading position in three core areas. The core areas include: Sandvik Tooling, Sandvik Mining and Construction, and Sandvik Materials Technology. Sandvik currently employs 342 associates at its Westminster facility. The parent company, Sandvik, AB is headquartered in Sweden with worldwide business activities conducted through representation in 130 countries. The company has 47,000 employees and annual sales of approximately 14 billion USD. (Images provided by Wikipedia.)
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