Ascend Performance Materials Expands Greenwood, South Carolina, Manufacturing Complex
12/19/2018
With six manufacturing plants in the southeastern United States and Europe and more than 3,200 employees and contractors around the world, Ascend is a global leader in the production of nylon 6/6 fibers, resins and compounds. The company supplies a wide range of industries and applications, from apparel to airbags, cable ties to circuit boards and carpets to car parts.
Located at 1515 Highway 246 South in Greenwood, Ascend plans to upgrade several lines in early 2019 to increase capacity of nylon polymer production. Last year, the company added 24 million pounds of staple fiber production capacity at the facility.
“The polymer we make at Ascend in Greenwood forms the building blocks for things we use every day, from airbags to high-end carpet to tennis balls. Thanks to the hard work of our employees and the support of leaders in Greenwood County and South Carolina, this expansion will allow us to increase our polymer production by 50 percent, creating more jobs for local residents,” Ascend Performance Materials Senior Site Director Hal McCord said.
“Today, we’re proud to celebrate another win for one of South Carolina’s existing firms. Ascend Performance Materials’ decision to double down on its commitment to Greenwood County is proof that South Carolina’s economic development strategy is working, and we look forward to continued success for this great company across our state and beyond,” said Governor Henry McMaster.
"We are excited that Ascend Performance Materials is once again expanding in Greenwood County. Ascend Performance Materials has been an exemplary member of our manufacturing community for the past 58 years, and we look forward to continuing this partnership for years to come,” Greenwood County Council Chairman Steve Brown noted.
“Greenwood, S.C. has a long history in advanced materials manufacturing, and it is gratifying to see Ascend Performance Materials’ expansion as a validation of our skilled workforce,” Greenwood Partnership Alliance Chair Dr. Kristin Manske added.
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