CONWAY, S.C. (December 16, 2025) — Coastal Ready Mix announced plans to open a new ready-mix concrete manufacturing facility in Horry County, South Carolina, representing a $4.625 million capital investment and the creation of 19 full-time jobs.
Coastal Ready Mix LLC is an expansion of a fourth-generation, family-owned construction materials group led by Scott and Zach Askins. The Askins family’s roots in the construction industry date back to 1939, and the business has continued to grow under Scott Askins’ long-standing leadership. Today, the family operates a portfolio of construction-materials businesses across South Carolina and North Carolina, including ready-mix concrete plants, CMU block manufacturing facilities, and a cement import terminal in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Collectively, the family’s companies employ more than 160 people and serve contractors throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
The new Horry County facility marks the company’s expansion into northeastern South Carolina, strengthening its ability to serve customers across the coastal and eastern portions of the state. The company selected Horry County for its strategic location, strong regional growth, and proximity to ongoing residential, commercial, and infrastructure development.
Located on Mount Pisgah Cemetery Road in Conway, the new plant will allow Coastal Ready Mix to better support both local contractors and multi-market customers while providing the region with a locally owned and locally operatedready-mix concrete supplier. The company’s mission centers on delivering high-quality materials, investing in local jobs, and continuing a long-standing tradition of reliability, integrity, and community commitment.
Hiring for the new facility will begin closer to completion, with available positions advertised through the company and SC Works.
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“We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve Horry County, and we give thanks to God for opening this door for our family,” said Scott Askins, CEO of Coastal Ready Mix. “We try to work hard, do what’s right, and take care of the people who depend on us. Expanding into this community is a blessing, and we look forward to earning the trust of the contractors and customers we serve.”
“Coastal Ready Mix’s new operation in Horry County will be a welcome addition to our state’s thriving business community,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “This $4.6 million investment represents another win for South Carolina’s manufacturing industry and increased opportunity for our people.”
“South Carolina’s manufacturing sector continues to attract strong investments from companies like Coastal Ready Mix,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “We congratulate the company and Horry County on this announcement and look forward to supporting Coastal Ready Mix’s growth for years to come.”
“Today, we celebrate Coastal Ready Mix’s announcement in Horry County,” said Horry County Council Chairman Johnny Gardner. “This new ready-mix concrete plant will provide quality jobs, support infrastructure development, and contribute to long-term economic growth in our community.”
“As a fourth-generation, family-owned construction materials group, Coastal Ready Mix’s expansion into Horry County is a great asset to our region,” said NESA Executive Committee Chairman Yancey McGill. “This investment brings new jobs and meaningful opportunity for our community.”
“We are excited to welcome this $4.6 million investment into Horry County,” said Gregg Smith, Chairman of the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation. “A concrete manufacturer strengthens our industrial base and supports growth by providing reliable, high-quality materials that reduce time, labor, and costs for many businesses in our area.”
About Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation (MBREDC)
The Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation (MBREDC) is a public-private partnership dedicated to promoting economic growth in Horry County. Since January 2012, MBREDC has supported announcements totaling more than 2,700 new jobs across industries including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, distribution, healthcare, technology, and professional services. For more information, visit www.mbredc.org.
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Sandy Davis
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Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation
(843) 347-4604
sdavis@mbredc.org
