Fitesa Simpsonville Inc., a company that processes polypropylene resin pellets into fabrics and fibers, recently announced a $50 million dollar remodel to its existing facility that will create at least 32 new jobs.
The investment will allow the company to make infrastructure improvements and add equipment to its current 190,000-square-foot facility at 840 SE Main St. in Simpsonville, officials said.
The revamp will also allow Fitesa to increase production of spunmelt fabrics used in products for the hygiene, medical and industrial markets. The products are extensively used in such consumer goods as baby diapers and adult continence products.
“Our mission is to be the preferred choice for the supply of nonwoven fabrics to the global hygiene industry, and to deliver high-quality products with exceptional service and sustainable processes,” said Ray Dunleavy, director of marketing for Fitesa.
Fitesa Simpsonville is the company’s global headquarters and one of 10 Fitesa plants in eight countries. The company, which began operations in Simpsonville in 1990, employs approximately 100 associates before the scheduled expansion.
“At the end of the day, we believe strongly that Greenville is the optimal location to help us attract and retain the quality workforce and the quality customers that we need to continue to grow and succeed,” said Dunleavy. “We believe this expansion is a win for all parties.”
The company has already invested “hundreds of millions of dollars” into its South Carolina location to date, Dunleavy said.
The company will begin hiring for new positions in spring 2014. Those interested in job opportunities can apply here.
