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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Getronics Locates Global Service Center in Greenville, South Carolina

06/12/2019
Getronics, which specializes in improving customer business performance by implementing end-to-end information and communication technology solutions, will invest $1.63 million to establish its Global Service Center in Greenville, South Carolina. The company plans to create 500 jobs.

Getronics also operates its retail software services group in Greenville County at 510 Airport Road, Suite E. The retail software services group will continue operating out of this facility. The new Global Service Center will be located at 650 Executive Center Drive in Greenville.

"Our new Global Service Center is a big deal for us because it represents a significant investment in our people, in our customers and in our Greenville community. We are excited because we have been able to greatly expand both our workforce and operations in Greenville. Our new state-of-the-art facilities will support not only our associates, but greatly enhance our ability to support Getronics clients throughout North America and the rest of the world. For many years Greenville has been both a wonderful community for us, and home to our associates. All of us share the excitement for the commitment being made here that Greenville will continue to be our home and community for years to come,” said Getronics Chairman & Group CEO Nana Baffour.

"Getronics is a world-class company, and it speaks volumes that they decided to locate this high-tech operation right here in South Carolina. This announcement serves as another testament to South Carolina's strong business climate,” Governor Henry McMaster said.

"Getronics establishing its Global Service Center further proves South Carolina is 'Just right' for business. We congratulate Getronics and the entire Upstate community on today's announcement,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. "Getronics is renowned for connecting possibilities and delighting its customers, and their outstanding service delivery and community commitment is widely recognized. We welcome Getronics' new and expanded Global Service Center presence to the City of Greenville with open arms,” City of Greenville Mayor Knox White added.

"We are excited about Getronics' decision to locate its Global Service Center and operations in Greenville County. It demonstrates the significant progress made in developing platforms for technological advancement and the growing supply of exceptional talent in the Greenville area. We celebrate this very significant expansion by a highly valued member of Greenville County's business community,” Greenville County Council Chairman and Board Member of the Greenville Area Development Corporation H.G. "Butch" Kirven noted.

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