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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Engineered Foam Packaging Expands Bishopville, South Carolina, Operations

03/18/2025
EFP, Engineered Foam Packaging, a provider of high-volume molding, fabrication and cold chain solutions, plans to expand its operations in Bishopville, South Carolina. The $31.5 million project is expected to create 57 jobs in Lee County.

The investment will include an additional 200,000 square feet at the company’s existing facility, located at 227 Browntown Road, that will increase production capacity of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP) solutions which serve the protective packaging, automotive and cold chain markets. Operations are scheduled to begin in April 2026.

"EFP is looking forward to the significant expansion at our Bishopville facility, where we will be adding 200,000 square feet to our existing operations. This growth is essential in supporting the increasing demand for our high-quality solutions used in protective packaging, automotive applications, and the cold chain industry. With this enhanced capacity, we are well-positioned to continue driving innovation and delivering exceptional products to our customers. The project is set to go live in April 2026, and we are excited to welcome new talent to join our expanding team. We deeply appreciate the support from the state, Lee County and TheLINK Alliance, which will help ensure the continued success of this initiative and help to benefit the community of Lee County,” said EFP LLC. President John Hoeper.

To support the project the Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits. The council also awarded a $750,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Lee County to assist with the costs of water and sewer infrastructure improvements and site preparation.

“We are excited to see EFP, LLC. again choosing to invest in one of our state’s rural communities. This $31.5 million investment demonstrates the company’s confidence in Lee County and South Carolina. We are proud to continue our support of EFP, LLC. as they further their legacy in our state,” Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III noted.

EFP specializes in providing creative solutions for the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of protective packaging and components. The company serves customers in various industries including pharmaceutical, food distribution, furniture and more.

“We are very pleased that EFP, LLC. has once again chosen TheLINK region to further expand its investment and job opportunities. Your selection solidifies your trust in our ability to continually respond to the growing needs of your business. We look forward to supporting your investment and this partnership,” TheLINK Economic Development Alliance Chairman Gordon Eckley added.

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