Kiswire Inc., a manufacturer of steel cord and bead wire, is starting the second phase of its Newberry County expansion. A $30 million investment by the company is expected to create 45 new jobs.
The first phase of the Kiswire Inc. Steel Cord Division, announced in January 2013, represented a $15 million investment and 30 new jobs, which came to fruition when production began at its new manufacturing site in December of last year.
Phase two of the steel cord operation is construction of the Plating Operation Building, which will add 170,000 square feet to the current facility and include additional machines.
Kiswire Co. Ltd., headquartered in South Korea, is the parent company of Kiswire Inc. When the expansion is completed, Kiswire Inc. expects to have all tire companies in the U.S. on its client list.
Hiring for the 45 new jobs is expected to begin in the spring. To apply, visit kiswire.com/english/recruit/recruit_0301.asp.
