Area Development
Heritage Propane Express, a full-service provider of propane grill cylinders, has selected Anderson, South Carolina, for a new production plant that will create 24 jobs when fully operational.

"Our company continues to extend its reach into new markets and this new facility will help us service more customers along the East Coast. Anderson County provides us an excellent environment in which to do business and has a work force to suit our needs. We look forward to opening our new operations in South Carolina and appreciate all the support we have received from state and local officials," said Marty Baker Jr., vice president of Heritage Propane Express.

The company expects to complete construction by June 2011. It will begin hiring in May 2011.