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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Expands North Augusta, South Carolina, Operations

11/27/2024
Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Company, a fastener and bolt manufacturer, plans to expand its operations in North Augusta, South Carolina. The $4.3 million project is expected to create 21 jobs in Edgefield County.

The investment includes the construction of a new facility, located at 890 West Five Notch Road, which will house an additional manufacturing line and expanded production capacity. Operations are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2025.

“Portland Bolt is excited to be growing our manufacturing footprint at our South Carolina location and especially appreciate Edgefield County’s assistance and desire for this growth. We are confident our current and future employees and customers will directly benefit from this joint effort,” Portland Bolt CEO Blake Ray said.

“The growth of a company in South Carolina is always reason to celebrate. Portland Bolt’s expansion announcement is a victory for Edgefield County and our state’s impressive manufacturing industry, and we congratulate the company on this $4.3 million investment,” noted Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.

Portland Bolt manufactures nonstandard anchor bolts and construction fasteners.

“Edgefield County outperforms similar-sized counties when it comes to industry investment and jobs. We know Portland Bolt will be successful, and we look forward to working with them on continued growth and success,” Western SC Economic Development Partnership Chair Gary Stooksbury added.

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