Advanced Composite Materials LLC, a developer and manufacturer of specialty silicon carbide products and related composites, announced last week that it will expand operations at its existing facility in Greenville County, investing $3 million and creating between six and 10 new jobs.
ACM established its facility in Greer in 2007 to manufacture silicon carbide microfibers for industrial ceramic applications, including microwaveable ceramic composites for the restaurant and food industry. With the expansion of its operations, ACM now intends to introduce a new class of larger silicon carbide fibers, according to a statement from the company. The new products will have the new brand name of SI-TUFF performance silicon carbide.
“Our move into Greenville County was a success,” said Dr. Tom Quantrille, president and CEO of ACM. “Our Silar silicon carbide microfiber technology is now fully embraced by our target markets. Now, the company must expand our production to address new market opportunities essential to achieving our long-term vision for growth.”
The company, located at 1446 S. Buncombe Road in Greer, will reconfigure and upfit a portion of its manufacturing space to accommodate the new equipment necessitated by the market expansion.
