$92.5M packaging plant to create 116 jobs in York County

A provider of custom packaging solutions is expanding its York County operations with a new manufacturing facility. The company’s $92.5 million investment will create 116 new jobs.

With more than 35 years of experience, Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in the United States and one of the world’s largest, privately held producers of 100% recycled containerboard, according to a news release.

“We are excited to expand our operations in the great state of South Carolina and the mid-Atlantic region,” Pratt Industries Global Executive Chairman Anthony Pratt said in the news release. “Our new facility supports our continued commitment to invest in recycling, clean energy infrastructure and American manufacturing jobs.”

The company will upfit the facility located at 2087 Williams Industrial Blvd. in Rock Hill to manufacture its packaging products. In addition to the new operation, the company also currently operates a recycling center in Rock Hill.

“I’m grateful for the partnership established with Pratt Industries as they explored sites and am confident this location in Legacy Park is a great fit to support the needs of their growing business,” Rock Hill Mayor John Gettys said in the release. “We look forward to welcoming Pratt Industries’ manufacturing service line to our community, creating over 100 well-paying jobs. We stand ready to support them with a quality workforce and reliable utility services.”

The company is already posting positions on its career page.

“Pratt Industries’ expansion highlights York County’s ability to support companies that are building a sustainable future,” York County Council Chair Christi Cox said in the release. “We value their partnership and the quality jobs this project brings to strengthen opportunity across our community.”

The Commerce Department’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project. The council also awarded a $400,000 Set-Aside grant to York County to assist with the costs of building improvements.

“Pratt Industries investing $92.5 million to establish a new facility in York County is a big win for South Carolina’s recycling industry,” Gov. Henry McMaster said in the release. “This project will create 116 new jobs and marks an important step forward in strengthening our state’s reputation in sustainability and manufacturing.”

Commerce Secretary Harry M. Lightsey III said in the release: “Pratt Industries’ ongoing success underscores all that can be accomplished with a strong commitment to sustainability and circularity. We are proud the company continues growing in South Carolina and congratulate Pratt Industries on its newest manufacturing facility in York County.”