Hydrite Chemical Co., a chemical solutions manufacturer and distributor, announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County.
The company’s $63 million investment will create 13 jobs, according to the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
Founded in 1929, Hydrite offers a range of sustainable solutions that keep food safe, water clean and plants thriving through its three distinct business units: Food & Beverage Solutions, Manufactured Solutions, and Agriculture & Sulfur Solutions.
In addition to the Laurens County plant, the company operates a network of manufacturing facilities, warehouses and laboratories located in California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Texas.
Located in the Hunter Industrial Park in Laurens, the 43-acre greenfield site will serve as the future hub of Hydrite operations in the Southeast region, which includes the recently acquired operations of Enterprise Specialty Products, Inc.
At the greenfield site, Hydrite will build a 50,000-square-foot facility with offices, laboratories, warehouses, and operations and logistics spaces to be used for chemical manufacturing and distribution.
Operations are expected to be online in 2028. Those interested in joining Hydrite should go to the company’s careers page.
The state’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $300,000 Set-Aside grant to Laurens County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.
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