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Texas Injection Molding investing Scientex Packaging Film

$6.5M in expansion Expands Production in South

Carolina
exas Injection Molding, a Houston-based manufacturer
Tof plastic injection molded products, today announces cientex Packaging Film, one of the world’s largest
that it has purchased a 6.78 acre tract from Wycoff Sproducers of stretch film, will invest $43 million to
Development Corporation and will build the first phase establish operations in Lancaster, South Carolina. The
(64,000 sf) of a 94,000 square foot modern manufacturing project is expected to create 69 jobs. Located at 234
facility. The new location will be at 11015 Bay Commerce Grace Avenue in Lancaster, the new Scientex Packaging
Drive, Houston, Texas 77034, located at the SE corner of Film facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art
I-45 South and the Sam Houston Tollway. We are proud to machinery, incorporating the latest technology in cast
stretch film as well as best in class utilities to support
the production. Operations are expected to be online
by January 2021.“Lancaster County provides an ideal
location for Scientex to manufacture products for our
customers in the eastern half of the United States.
The county and State of South Carolina have been
incredible to work with and assisted us immensely
with our building search, due diligence and community
evaluation. Selecting Lancaster was an easy decision
and we look forward to being operational early next
year and active in the community,” Scientex Senior
General Manager Goh Tian Chin said.“It’s always
exciting to see an international company like Scientex
Packaging Film choose to invest in our state. This
call Houston our home and pleased to be a leader in one $43 million investment is great news for Lancaster
of the largest manufacturing communities in the United County, and the 69 jobs this company is creating
States. The new facility will be operational in 2020 and will have a lasting impact on that community,” said
provide additional manufacturing capacity to support Governor Henry McMaster. “Investments like this one
growth in a variety of industrial sectors. The $6.5 million
project is financed by Bank of America through a 504 SBA
loan. “This investment in modern molding technology
and automation has put our team members and company
in a position to advance the success of our customers
businesses with competitive and high-quality injection
molded components.” Scott Kelley, President of Texas
Injection Molding. Texas Injection Molding is built on a
strategy of People, Process and Technology. We recognize
the importance to provide an efficient work environment
where our team members can grow in their careers. from Scientex Packaging Film bring new jobs to our
The new facility will be crane served and fully climate communities, making them economically sustainable.
controlled. Texas Injection Molding has awarded Conair, a Today’s announcement is yet another sign that South
leading manufacturer of plastics processing and material Carolina’s reputation for being ‘Just right’ for business
handling equipment, the contract to install a central continues to spread far and wide, further boosting our
position as a leader in manufacturing,” Secretary of
material handling system and closed loop process water Commerce Bobby Hitt added.
to ensure consistent manufacturing processes.

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