$18.7 million investment will create 31 new jobs
Eastern Engineered Wood Products (Eastern), a wholesale distributor of engineered wood products, announced it selects Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $18.7 million investment will create 31 new jobs.
Eastern’s new distribution center, to be located at 110 Milliken Drive in Belton, will service lumber dealers and component manufacturers in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Founded in Pennsylvania in 1998, Eastern supplies engineered wood products to building materials dealers and lumberyards across the East Coast. The company also provides technical support to customers including product placement drawings, product specification assistance and sales education.
Operations are expected to start later this year with full completion of the project in early 2026. Individuals interested in joining the Eastern team should visit the company’s careers page.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Anderson County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.
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“Establishing this new location in Anderson County, South Carolina is an exciting next step in our growth and expansion strategy. We have long recognized the need for our products and services in the Southeast, and the Upstate of South Carolina is the ideal area from which to support that need. Support from the state and local authorities has been tremendous, and we look forward to working together as we grow our operation.” – Eastern Engineered Wood Products President Todd Lindsey
“When companies like Eastern Engineered Wood Products choose to establish operations in South Carolina, it’s a win for our people, the community and the entire state. Eastern’s $18.7 million investment is great news for Anderson County, and we congratulate the company on this new distribution operation.” – Gov. Henry McMaster
“South Carolina’s premier location makes it the perfect place for distribution companies to move products efficiently to customers. Congratulations to Eastern Engineered Wood Products and Anderson County on this announcement and the 31 new jobs it will bring to the Upstate. We are proud to welcome Eastern to our business community.” – Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“Congratulations to Eastern Engineered Wood Products on its investment in Anderson County. We are excited and grateful for the job creation and investment that will add to our ever-growing economy. Anderson County is committed to a strong partnership with our industries and will do what we can to help them succeed.” – Anderson County Councilman Greg Elgin
“The city of Belton is proud to welcome Eastern Engineered Wood Products to our community. We are thankful for the opportunities and resources Eastern will bring to our city. We look forward to being a part of Eastern’s prosperous future.” – City of Belton Mayor Eleanor Dorn
