The facility – the fifth manufacturing facility in Sigmatex's global system – is scheduled to be in operation by mid-2015 to begin supplying its North American customers.

Sigmatex, which supplies the aerospace and automotive industries, adds to the growing number of aerospace-related companies that call Orangeburg County home. Its announcement marks the first company to locate in the John W. Matthews Industrial Park. The new 75,000-square-foot facility will be located on 20 acres at the entrance to the park. In order to meet the company’s future expansion goals, the facility will be constructed so that it can be expanded to 150,000 square feet and eventually up to 450,000 square feet to accommodate the prospective growth in the aerospace and automotive industries.

Locating in the South Carolina Global Logistics Triangle (I-26, U.S. 301 and I-95) aligns with Sigmatex’s strategic plan to expand into new targeted markets. This facility, along with its sister facilities, will give Sigmatex the ability to offer its customers a product that is made locally.

Hiring for the 50 positions is expected to begin in May, 2015.Those interested in joining the Sigmatex team may visit the company’s careers page. Go online at www.sigmatex.com to learn more about Sigmatex.

“We are very excited to be building our latest manufacturing facility in South Carolina. This will be our second, and largest, in North America, representing a major step in our commitment to global expansion. Sigmatex will continue to invest in technology, capabilities and capacities to ensure we satisfy the growing demands of our current and future partners across the globe. We believe this facility will enable us to meet any foreseeable future market requirements and ensure we are prepared to continue to support the supply chain in delivering the growth requirements in the aerospace and automotive sectors. We look forward to continuing our excellent cooperation with the state and local officials and to further supporting our expanding customer base with carbon textile solutions", said Sigmatex CEO Scott Tolson.