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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Canada-Based Carbotech Group Plans Roebuck, South Carolina, Operations

08/03/2024
Canada-based Carbotech Group, an equipment manufacturer for the sawmill industry, plans to establish operations in Roebuck, South Carolina. The $3.4 million project is expected to create 35 jobs in Spartanburg County.

The investment includes the purchase of a 14,000-square-foot facility at 129 Old Airport Road which will manufacture and store the company’s equipment and spare parts. Operations are scheduled to begin in 2026.

“Establishing a manufacturing facility in North America aligns with our growth strategy, especially for the green transition, supporting our customers’ needs for local supplies and local content. We have identified a great growth potential across all our segments in the Americas. Our team worked closely with the state of South Carolina, the county of Anderson and the Upstate Alliance business development team. Their collective efforts and cooperation were instrumental in determining the optimal location for our investment,” Carbotech Group Managing Director of U.S. Operations Jon Comber said.

To support the project the Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits. The council also awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Spartanburg County to assist with the costs of building improvements.

“As a producer for the sawmill industry, Carbotech’s new operation in Spartanburg County will be a notable addition to our state’s manufacturing and forestry sectors, while also providing new opportunities for our people. South Carolina congratulates Carbotech on this exciting announcement,” Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III noted.

Carbotech specializes in operational efficiency for sawing and planing mills. The company produces log handling and wood processing optimization equipment tailored to customer needs.

“Congratulations to Carbotech on its growth and investment within Upstate SC. Once again, the region’s strengths in advanced manufacturing and unparalleled quality of life come together to make it an ideal location for international business. We look forward to seeing the company prosper here,” Upstate SC Alliance President and CEO John Lummus added.

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