Custom Fibers, Inc. recently announced its intention to locate its new manufacturing facility in Sumter, S.C. The company will manufacture polyester fiber used in automotive, furniture, and carpet applications from its facility in Sumter.
The plant is expected to begin operations in the spring of 2008.
"We are excited about locating our manufacturing operations in Sumter, and we look forward to working with the community and growing our business," said H.B. Chung, president of Custom Fiber. Custom Fibers’ industry has seen an approximate 20% increase in demand over the past several years. The Sumter facility will help the company meet this growing demand.
Custom Fibers, Inc. supplies products for BMW, Hyundai, GM, Ford, Ashley Furniture, and various carpet manufacturers. The company’s products can also be found in pillow-stuffing and toys.
Custom Fibers, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bookwang Industries Corp., based in Ulsan-City, Korea. Custom Fibers, Inc. will join other Korean owned companies in locating in South Carolina, including Peace Textile America, Inc. also in Sumter, Kiswire Ltd. in Newberry, and Silstar Corp. of America in West Columbia.
According to the Organization for International Investment, South Carolina has the largest direct foreign investment per capita in the nation.
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