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Germany-Based Homanit Plans Alcolu, South Carolina, Manufacturing Operations

05/26/2025
Germany-based Homanit, a manufacturer of wood materials, plans to establish manufacturing operations in Alcolu, South Carolina. The $250 million project is expected to create 300 jobs in Clarendon County.

The investment will include the construction of a new facility located at 1200 Spigner Road which will produce the company’s fiberboards for its U.S.-based customers. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2028.

“We are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome and strong support we’ve received from the Clarendon County community, the state of South Carolina and Governor McMaster. This investment marks a significant milestone for our company, and we’re proud to become part of such a vibrant and forward-looking region. The area’s skilled workforce, strategic location and strong infrastructure make Clarendon County the ideal foundation for our next phase of growth in North America,” Homanit Managing Director Fritz Homann said.

To support the project the Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits.

“Homanit’s announcement to establish such a large operation in Clarendon County represents a tremendous vote of confidence in our state’s forestry and manufacturing industries. This significant $250 million investment and the opportunities it brings to a rural area will have a lasting impact. Congratulations to Homanit and Clarendon County on this remarkable accomplishment,” Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III noted.

Homanit is a manufacturer of medium- and high-density wood fiberboards for furniture, automotive, door and coating industries worldwide. The company currently operates production facilities in Germany, Lithuania and Poland.

“We are pleased that international companies continue to choose central South Carolina for their U.S. operations. The central region's rich natural resources and skilled workforce have made Homanit’s decision to invest $250 million and create 300 new jobs in Clarendon County possible. This investment not only boosts our region’s economy and improves the quality of life for residents, but also reinforces that our region has a lot to offer to growth-oriented companies,” added Central SC Alliance Chairman Matthew Shaffer.

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