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Uniscite Announces $70M Facility in S. Carolina

Uniscite Inc. announced plans to locate its new operations in Laurens County, SC. The $70 million construction project will begin the process of hiring 100 new employees by 2013, according to Zhangh Long Pen, Uniscite president.

Uniscite, a manufacturer of plastic film used in packaging for food products, is currently operating out of offices in Greenville, SC. The firm will construct a new greenfield plant with new machinery to manufacture products at what the company calls an exceptionally fast pace.

The company will begin hiring for new positions in 2013 and expects to be fully operational by the first quarter of 2014. Fang Wang, general manager, said the firm chose Laurens County because of its “excellent business environment and ready and available work force.”

Uniscite has been approved for $400,000 in job and development credits by the Coordinating Council for Economic Development, once hiring targets are met.

“We celebrate Uniscite’s decision to establish its new manufacturing plant in South Carolina and create 100 new jobs,” said Gov. Nikki Haley said in a statement. “This announcement is another big win for one of our state’s rural counties. We will continue to build on our economic development successes and foster job creation throughout our state.”