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Omron Automation Expands Manufacturing with Relocation to Greer, South Carolina

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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HOFFMAN ESTATE, Ill., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Omron Automation is pleased to announce exciting news about the future of their manufacturing operations. As the company continues to focus on expanding production capacity in the Americas, improving lead times, and providing enhanced service, they have made the strategic decision to relocate their current facility in Renton, Washington to Atlas at Inland Port Greer in Greer, South Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • HOFFMAN ESTATE, Ill., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Omron Automation is pleased to announce exciting news about the future of their manufacturing operations.
  • Additionally, Omron has future plans to expand production in South Carolina to include some of their highest demand technologies currently made in other global factories.
  • Omron is also partnering with readySC, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, to recruit and train their new workforce in South Carolina.
  • This is allowing for a much easier transition of their manufacturing operations to South Carolina.

Omron Automation Expands Manufacturing with Relocation to Greer, South Carolina

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omron Automation is pleased to announce exciting news about the future of their manufacturing operations.

Key Points: 
  • HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omron Automation is pleased to announce exciting news about the future of their manufacturing operations.
  • Additionally, Omron has future plans to expand production in South Carolina to include some of their highest demand technologies currently made in other global factories.
  • Omron is also partnering with readySC, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, to recruit and train their new workforce in South Carolina.
  • This is allowing for a much easier transition of their manufacturing operations to South Carolina.

MycoWorks' Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates its Next-Gen Material Fine Mycelium™ Production Facility in South Carolina

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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UNION, S.C., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MycoWorks celebrated the opening and start of production at its first full-scale Fine Mycelium™ facility in Union, S.C., with a ribbon-cutting attended by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, as well as other government officials, community leaders, brand partners, and supporters. The world-class manufacturing plant gives MycoWorks the capacity to scale-up to meet demand for their luxury leather-like material Reishi™. Produced with the company's patented technology for partners including Hermès and Ligne Roset, MycoWorks' new plant has already made a significant impact by spurring new investment in Union's storefronts, housing, and employment portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • The world-class manufacturing plant gives MycoWorks the capacity to scale-up to meet demand for their luxury leather-like material Reishi™.
  • South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster delivered impactful remarks on MycoWorks' arrival in the state.
  • "I was proud to join with MycoWorks to celebrate the grand opening of their new Union facility," said Governor Henry McMaster .
  • Our partnerships with the Upstate educational ecosystem and the leadership in South Carolina will enable us to bring continued training and high quality jobs."