$250 million investment will create 300 new jobs
Homanit, a leading manufacturer of wood materials, announced it selects Clarendon County to establish the company’s U.S. manufacturing operation. The $250 million investment will create 300 new jobs.
Headquartered in Germany, Homanit is a leading European manufacturer of high- and medium-density wood fiberboards for furniture, automotive, door and coating industries worldwide.
The company currently operates production facilities in Germany, Lithuania and Poland.
Homanit’s new facility, located at 1200 Spigner Road in Alcolu, will produce its fiberboards for U.S.-based customers.
Operations are expected to be online in 2028.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project.
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“We are extremely grateful that Homanit has chosen Clarendon County for its U.S. operations. The selection of the Alcolu site is the result of a true collaboration—one that was years in the making. Many dedicated partners and allies worked tirelessly to ensure the site was prepared for a project of this scale. We remained committed to the vision and never wavered. Once again, thank you to Homanit, and we wish you many years of continued success,” said George Kosinski, Executive Director of the Clarendon County Development Board.
“We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome and strong support we’ve received from the Clarendon County community, the state of South Carolina and Governor McMaster. This investment marks a significant milestone for our company, and we’re proud to become part of such a vibrant and forward-looking region. The area’s skilled workforce, strategic location and strong infrastructure make Clarendon County the ideal foundation for our next phase of growth in North America.” –Homanit Managing Director Fritz Homann
“South Carolina’s workforce has proven itself to be one of the best in the world and continues attracting major investments to our state. Homanit’s decision to invest in Clarendon County and create an impressive 300 new jobs in the community will greatly benefit our state and our people for many years to come.” –Gov. Henry McMaster
“Homanit’s announcement to establish such a large operation in Clarendon County represents a tremendous vote of confidence in our state’s forestry and manufacturing industries. This significant $250 million investment and the opportunities it brings to a rural area will have a lasting impact. Congratulations to Homanit and Clarendon County on this remarkable accomplishment.” –Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“I’m pleased to welcome Homanit as the newest member of South Carolina’s thriving agribusiness industry. This company will support our state’s timber farms at a critical time and offer quality jobs in a rural part of the state.” -Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers
“Homanit’s sizable investment – the largest forest products manufacturing announcement in the state in more than three years – is welcome news, particularly for our pine pulpwood markets. Our state’s healthy, abundant forests attract wood-using industry, create jobs and incentivize landowners to grow more trees, sustaining a supply chain that powers South Carolina’s economy and encourages conservation.” –State Forester Scott Phillips
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