COLUMBIA, S.C. — Adeptus USA, a wooden merchandise producer, introduced it has chosen Anderson County to ascertain its first South Carolina operation. The corporate’s $215.56 million funding will create 217 new jobs.

Adeptus’ new facility, positioned at 1205 Hamby Street in Honea Path, will manufacture value-added and processed pine wooden merchandise for a various vary of constructing merchandise and millwork functions. The corporate’s main product choices embody painted and primed moulding, boards, shiplap, and a wide range of panel merchandise and grades. 

“The great dedication proven by the state of South Carolina, Anderson County and the native forestry neighborhood made it clear that that is the fitting place for Adeptus to speculate and develop,” says Adeptus USA CEO Billy White. “We’re proud to grow to be a part of South Carolina’s well-established wooden merchandise business and stay up for constructing lasting partnerships all through the area. This funding represents excess of a producing operation — it displays a long-term dedication to our staff, our clients, and the communities of Anderson County and the encircling space.”

Operations are anticipated to start within the second quarter of 2027. HTI will help Adeptus’ hiring efforts throughout the startup section, with employment alternatives posted as positions grow to be obtainable. candidates can view present openings and apply at htijobs.com/adeptus.

The Coordinating Council for Financial Improvement accepted job growth credit associated to the mission. The council additionally awarded a $850,000 Closing Fund grant to Anderson County to help with the prices of constructing enhancements.

A full assortment of Adeptus merchandise may be discovered at adeptus.com.