ODERMATH, a producer of specialty wire, has selected Spartanburg, South Carolina, for the site of a new production facility. The company will invest $3.25 million and create 12 jobs.

"This is an exciting time for our company and we are pleased to move forward with plans for our new facility in Spartanburg County. The facility will allow us to increase production and expand our market share. South Carolina offers us an excellent business climate, a strong work force, and access to markets throughout the Southeast. We appreciate all the support we have received from state and local officials," said Dirk Odermath, CEO of ODERMATH USA.

The company will produce specialty cored wire at the new plant, which is already online. ODERMATH, which has headquarters in Germany, has already begun hiring.