Pantex International S.p.A., a hygiene materials producer primarily, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Simpsonville. The $10.4 million investment is expected to create 45 new jobs in Simpsonville over the next five years.
“Specifically, the U.S. investment serves two purposes – to expand the capacity of successful, innovative products such as ‘cloth-like’ top sheets and increase the speed at which we bring new innovations to our customers in the American hygiene market,” Pantex CEO Gianluigi Fornoni said in a release.
The facility operations will focus on the production of perforated non-wovens, composites and films for feminine hygiene applications as well as elastic laminates for baby care and adult incontinence fastening systems.
“The fact that Pantex has chosen Simpsonville as the first place in the country to establish operations is further proof that companies from around the world are now looking at South Carolina as an ideal place to do business,” Gov. Nikki Haley said.
The 140,000-square-foot facility is expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2015.
Hiring for all positions is currently underway. For those interested in joining the Pantex Americas Inc. team, contact recruitment@pantexglobal.com.
