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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

AGY Expands Aiken, South Carolina, Production Operations

11/23/2025
AGY, a manufacturer of specialty glass fibers, plans to expand its operations in Aiken, South Carolina. The $12.1 million project is expected to create 80 jobs.

The investment at the company’s existing manufacturing facility, located at 2556 Wagener Road, will increase production capacity of its low-dielectric constant (Low Dk) and low-dissipation factor (Low Df) glass fibers, which are used to enhance the performance, reliance, and durability of semiconductor packaging, high-performance printed circuit boards, electronic systems and high-speed telecommunications equipment.

“Artificial intelligence is transforming how the world operates, and we are proud that AGY in Aiken, S.C., stands as a leader in America’s manufacturing capability for AI technologies,” said AGY CEO Al Ridilla.

To support the project the Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $200,000 Set-Aside grant to Aiken County to assist with the costs of building renovations.

“Today’s announcement is another testament to the growing strength of South Carolina’s manufacturing industry. AGY’s $12.1 million expansion in Aiken County is a major reason to celebrate, and we look forward to all it will mean for the people of our state in the years ahead,” noted Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.

AGY is a manufacturer of specialty glass fiber reinforcements, enabling high-performance composite solutions for aviation, defense, electronics, architecture and telecommunications applications.

“AGY’s continued investment in Aiken County is a testament of our community, our workforce and the innovative spirit that drives this region. As the only domestic supplier of these critical glass fiber products, AGY plays a vital role in supporting our nation’s advanced manufacturing and technology industries. We’re proud to see their growth continue right here in Aiken County, where they’ve been a valued corporate partner for more than 60 years,” Western SC Economic Development Partnership Chairman Gary Stooksbury added.

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