Timken, a leading manufacturer of bearings and bearing components, announced the $2.5 million expansion at its Tyger River Plant in Union County.
New equipment and machinery will be added to the 350,000-square-foot building at 408 Industrial Drive to increase capacity, according to a news release.
“Investing in our people, the community, and state of the art technology has been critical to the long-term success of our plant in a globally competitive marketplace,” Bob Hart, plant manager at Timken Tyger River Plant, said in the release.
“Our plant has been a part of this community for over 52 years, and we sincerely appreciate the leadership, support, and partnership approach to doing business as we all strive to make Union County a strong community to live and work in,” he added.
Established in 1899, Timken serves customers and markets all around the world with more than 15,000 employees operating from 33 countries.
“The Timken Company continues to be a valuable asset to our community,” Andrea Powell-Baker, interim chair of the Union County Development Board, said in the release. “This new investment demonstrates their confidence in doing business in Union County and we are proud to support these and future endeavors.”
