~ $10.8 million investment will create 61 new jobs ~
Columbia, SC — Tiger Companies, a valued-added national distributor serving the construction, surveying, home, office and medical products markets, announced plans to establish operations in Union County. The $10.8 million investment will create 61 new jobs.
Founded in 1994 as Tiger Supplies, Inc. and recently rebranded as Tiger Companies, the privately held, New Jersey-based company provides clients a multidimensional portfolio of product brands across leading markets.
Located at 256 Midway Drive in Union, Tiger Companies’ more than 255,000-square-foot facility will provide access to over $10 million in inventory and more than 14,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs). The facility will also include some light manufacturing with a state-of-the-art showroom, featuring cutting-edge surveying equipment and accessories under the AdirPro brand, along with a repair and rental center.
The new facility is fully operational. Individuals interested in joining the Tiger Companies team should email tkitchings@tigercompanies.com.
Quotes
“Following several years of considerable growth and after looking at countless locations, we are extremely happy to have found this facility and have been very impressed with the state and local government support along the way. This move finally realizes a long-held desire to relocate the business to premises that reflect Tiger Companies’ profile – to offer our valued customers a better facility for their business.” -Tiger Companies CEO Herman Goldberger
“Tiger Companies’ decision to locate in Union County and create 61 new jobs will greatly benefit Union and continue South Carolina’s trend of growth and investment in our rural communities. We look forward to a lasting relationship between Tiger Companies and South Carolina.” -Gov. Henry McMaster
“Businesses like Tiger Companies continue to come to our state and invest in our people because of all that South Carolina has to offer. We are thankful for their decision to do business in Union County and look forward to what the future will bring for this fantastic company and their leadership.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“We are excited that Tiger Companies has selected Union County for their new operation. This investment in our community further reinforces that Union County is a great place to do business.” –Union County Supervisor Frank Hart
Five Fast Facts
- Tiger Companies is establishing operations in Union County.
- $10.8 million investment will create 61 new jobs.
- Tiger Companies is a holder of a multidimensional portfolio of product brands and is opening a surveying equipment showroom, repair and rental center.
- Located at 256 Midway Drive in Union, S.C.
- Individuals interested in joining the Tiger Companies team should email tkitchings@tigercompanies.com.
About S.C. Department of Commerce
As South Carolina’s leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing business grow. S.C. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South Carolina such as BMW, Boeing, Continental, Giti Tire, LPL Financial Holdings, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Samsung, Toray and Volvo Cars and also supports startups, small and existing business, innovation and rural development initiatives. S.C. Commerce partners with the S.C. Technical College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruiting, and with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, which provides worker training and employment opportunities within the state. With a strong international footprint, the Palmetto State has consistently been among the top in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign direct investment on a per capita basis – recognized by multiple economic development publications for its pro-business climate. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.
Media Contact:
Alex Clark, CMP
Director of Marketing & Communications
South Carolina Department of Commerce
(803) 737-1998
aclark@sccommerce.com
www.SCcommerce.com
