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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Germany-Based ALLTAPE Adhesive Plans Lexington County, South Carolina, Manufacturing Operations

03/19/2025
Germany-based ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer of adhesive products, plans to establish operations in Lexington County, South Carolina. The $70 million investment will create 130 new jobs.

The new manufacturing facility, located in the Saxe Gotha Industrial Park, will feature 125,000 square feet of production and office space. Operations are scheduled to begin in July 2026.

“Launching our first production site in Lexington County, South Carolina marks a significant milestone in our expansion into the U.S. market. This substantial investment reflects ATP’s commitment to growth and innovation, and we are excited to commence operations in the South Carolina region,” ATP Group CEO Daniel Heini said.

To support the project the Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits. The council also awarded a $600,000 Set-Aside grant to Lexington County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.

“We are proud to welcome another international manufacturing company to South Carolina. This $70 million investment in Lexington County will create even more opportunity for our people and help continue to move our state’s economy forward. Congratulations to ALLTAPE on this exciting announcement,” Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III noted.

Part of ATP Group, ALLTAPE specializes in developing and manufacturing sustainable and solvent-free adhesive products. The company’s water-based adhesives are used in a variety of industry segments including automotive, transportation, foam, plastics and more.

“We are thrilled to congratulate ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. On selecting Lexington County as the ideal location for their first operations in South Carolina. Their innovative adhesive products are poised to strengthen our region’s thriving industries, seal new opportunities for growth and create a lasting bond of success across our vibrant business ecosystem,” Central SC Alliance Chairman Matthew Shaffer added.

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