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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Establishes Williston, South Carolina, Operations

05/11/2022
Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp., a family-owned rubber and plastic foam company, plans to establish operations in Williston, South Carolina. The $5.6 million project is expected to create 65 jobs in Barnwell County.

Located at 4445 Barnwell Road, the facility will expand the company’s manufacturing operations. The expansion will be completed by January 2023.

“We are very excited about our expansion into Barnwell County and the state of South Carolina. We look forward to creating jobs and growing our company in the U.S. I want to personally thank the state and county officials who have helped to make this happen, and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship,” Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp. President John Bonforte Jr. said.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project as an incentive.

“With more than half a century of experience in their field, we are happy to welcome an industry leader like Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp. to South Carolina. Congratulations on their new operation in Barnwell County, and we look forward to this partnership for many years to come,” Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III added.

Founded in 1964, Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp. produces closed-cell sponge rubber and plastic foam. The company’s brands include Durafoam Closed Cell Sponge Rubber & Plastic Foam and Bondaflex Recycled Rubber & Plastics Material Composites. With a commitment to sustainability, 98% of all waste generated by Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp. is recycled.

“SouthernCarolina Alliance is proud to be working with Monmouth Rubber & Plastics Corp., and we believe our workforce will be an asset to the company. We appreciate their investment in Barnwell County and our people as we welcome this wonderful addition to our diverse regional manufacturing community,” added SouthernCarolina Alliance Chairman Marty Sauls.

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