2AM Group locating new operations in
Richland County
Initial $500,000 investment expected
to create 100 new jobs
COLUMBIA,
S.C. – September 3,
2013 – 2AM Group, supplier of logistics, manufacturing and quality services to
the automotive, aerospace and marine industries, is establishing its new
production facility in Richland County. The $500,000 investment is expected to
generate 100 new jobs over the next three years.
“We are overjoyed to have the opportunity to further
expand our company in the state that’s been home to our headquarters since
2006,” said Artie Perry, president and CEO of 2AM Group. “South Carolina and
its supportive governing officials have made all of our establishments and
growth in the state very productive, and it’s extremely beneficial for us to
continue to invest in the state. We look forward to adding these new jobs to
our existing growth, and having the opportunity to bring citizens from the
Columbia and Blythewood areas into the 2AM family.”
Headquartered
in Spartanburg, 2AM’s Blythewood facility will be the company’s 11th
overall location and the fifth in the state. Operations at the new facility,
located at 110 Belk Court in Blythewood, began mid-August.
“While we
work hard to attract new companies to South Carolina, it’s always exciting to
see one of our existing companies choose to expand its footprint here. 2AM
Group has several locations here, and the addition of the new Midlands facility
proves the company’s commitment to our state. We celebrate 2AM Group’s decision
to invest and create 100 new jobs in Blythewood,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.
Since January 2011, South Carolina has recruited more
than $9 billion in capital investment and more than 26,000 jobs in the
manufacturing sector.
“Today’s
announcement provides another boost to our manufacturing sector. 2AM Group has
found South Carolina to be just right for its operations, and these new jobs
will have a positive impact in the Midlands and beyond,” said Secretary of
Commerce Bobby Hitt.
Among 2AM Group’s many customers are BMW, Daimler Van,
Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes Benz. The company has received multiple annual
awards from customers for top performance, including “Best in the World” for
warehouse management from BMW AG, and “Best in Customer Satisfaction” from BMW
North America, for two years running.
“Richland
County welcomes 2AM Group to our community and looks forward to working with
the company as it begins its operations. As a premium technical service
provider to the automotive industry, 2AM Group will enhance the County’s
position as a great location for this manufacturing sector,” said Kelvin
Washington, chairman of Richland County Council.
The company
will begin hiring for the new positions immediately. Anyone interested in job
opportunities with the company should visit the company’s careers webpage at www.2AMGroup.com.
2AM Group is a premium
technical service provider of logistics, manufacturing and quality services for
OEMs and their suppliers in the automotive, aerospace and marine industries.
2AM’s focus is to provide quality solutions and continual improvement for their
needs. To find out more about 2AM Group, visit www.2AMGroup.com, or call
1-877-843-2264.
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
businesses grow. Commerce
won the Gold Shovel Award and the Project of Year Award from Area Development
magazine in 2012. Also, the state was ranked first in attracting jobs through
foreign investment by
IBM-Plant Location International. Commerce has been part of recruiting
world-class companies to South Carolina such as Boeing, Bridgestone,
Continental, Monster.com, Heinz, ZF Group, BMW and Google Inc. Commerce
supports small and existing business, rural development initiatives and offers
grants for community development. 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. For more information about Commerce, visit www.SCcommerce.com.
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