Aerofoam USA, a thermal insulation and acoustic solutions company and brand of international firm Hira Industries, will invest $11.5 million to establish its United States headquarters and operations in Abbeville, the company announced Aug. 1.
The investment is expected to create 50 new jobs as Aerofoam USA works to open its first operations in North America at 43 Commerce Drive. The facility will manufacture nytril buthene rubber for thermal acoustic products utilized in HVAC-R systems, mechanical applications, transport and packaging, as well as products used by original equipment manufacturers.
“After a careful selection of several locations, we have found our home in Abbeville, South Carolina,” said Aerofoam USA president Alex Huis. “We feel confident that from Abbeville, we will be able to serve our diverse customer base in mainland USA, Latin America and Canada. We are also confident that we will be able to offer meaningful jobs to motivated individuals that come from in and around Abbeville. We are excited to become a dedicated part of the community, and we are thankful to South Carolina and Abbeville County for the support and opportunity.”
Operations are expected to be online by May 2023. For more information on open positions, visit aerofoamusa.com/contact-us.
