Tool Company Expanding In Greenville

The Greenville Area Development Corporation announced Friday that SC Tool Inc., which specializes in the manufacturing and reconditioning of precision cutting tools, is expanding its existing Upstate operations into Greenville County. The $1.25 million investment is expected to generate 30 new jobs.

"Today's announcement is an exciting one for us," said Jody McRoberts, president of SC Tool Inc. "This expansion gives us the chance to diversify our offerings as well as increase our market share. South Carolina has always provided us with a great business environment and we are pleased to start new operations in Greenville County. We appreciate all the support we've received from state and local officials."

SC Tool Inc. has acquired the assets of a company in Travelers Rest and is in the process of expanding its production capacity to nearly 30,000 square feet in two dedicated manufacturing facilities. The company, which had its beginnings in the Upstate in the early 1990s, has created a strategy to take their tested and proven products beyond their current customer base to a larger market of customers 

"When a home-grown company decides to expand its presence in South Carolina, it's a good sign we're doing the right things to help our existing businesses succeed. We celebrate SC Tool's decision to invest $1.25 million and create 30 new jobs in Traveler's Rest. Announcements like this show that South Carolina is the 'it' state for business," said Gov. Nikki Haley.