Wood chipping facility will support Sylvamo paper mill operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Eastover Chips, Inc. (Eastover Chips), a subsidiary of The Price Companies, announced today it is establishing operations in Richland County, bringing a new investment that will create 27 new jobs in the community.
Eastover Chips will construct a new wood chipping facility located at 4001 McCords Ferry Road in Eastover, where it will supply wood chips to the nearby Sylvamo paper mill. Operations are expected to come online in the first quarter of 2026.
The Price Companies is one of the nation’s leading providers of sustainable services to the pulp and paper industry, operating more than 40 locations across the United States. The Eastover facility will further expand the company’s national footprint while strengthening South Carolina’s forestry supply chain.
To support the project, the South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Richland County to assist with site preparation and building construction costs.
Individuals interested in career opportunities with Eastover Chips are encouraged to visit the company’s contact page for more information.
What They’re Saying
- “Eastover Chips represents an exciting expansion for The Price Companies as we continue to grow our nationwide system of world-class wood-processing facilities,” said Dick Carmical, CEO of The Price Companies. “We are thrilled to partner with the outstanding team at Sylvamo and grateful for the opportunity to invest in the great state of South Carolina. We appreciate the warm welcome and look forward to a successful future in Richland County.”
- “We celebrate Eastover Chips’ decision to invest and create 27 new jobs in Richland County,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “This investment marks another milestone for South Carolina’s forestry industry, and we look forward to building a strong partnership as the company succeeds in our state.”
- “We are always proud when a business chooses to invest in South Carolina,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “Eastover Chips will be a valuable addition to our forestry industry, supporting job creation and economic growth across the Midlands region.”
- “The establishment of Eastover Chips is a timely boost for South Carolina’s forestry supply chain,” said State Forester Scott Phillips. “This investment strengthens a critical industry and reflects continued confidence in the future of forestry in our state.”
- “We welcome Eastover Chips as the newest addition to Eastover’s growing manufacturing sector,” said Richland County Council Chairwoman Jesica Mackey. “As a supplier for our long-standing partner Sylvamo, this project expands job opportunities in lower Richland and highlights what’s possible when new and existing industries collaborate to grow and strengthen operations.”
