Source: Jason Evans, Pickens County Courier – June 7, 2023
EASLEY — Sulzer Pump Solutions Inc. announced last week that it will be investing more than $5 million to expand its Pickens County operations.
According to a release from the S.C. Department of Commerce, Sulzer Pump Solutions will be expanding to support new product lines.
“The Easley team is excited to add another product to its offerings,” Sulzer Pump Solutions Inc. managing director Thomas Holcombe said. “We have been duly impressed with the support received from state and county officials in bringing this project to fruition.”
The $5.3 million investment will create 25 new jobs, the release said.
“Pickens County is delighted Sulzer Pumps Solutions is expanding their operations in Easley,” Pickens County Council chairman Chris Bowers said. “We are proud to have our Pickens County workforce manufacturing these products and look forward to the growth this investment will bring to our local economy.”
Sulzer Pump Solutions is a subsidiary of Swiss-based Sulzer Ltd., the release said. Founded in 1990, the subsidiary manufactures pumps for pulp and paper processing, biofuels production, clean water systems and wastewater treatment.
The company provides a wide range of products for engineered, configured and standard pumping solutions, as well as essential auxiliary equipment, the release said.
“Congratulations to Sulzer Pumps Solutions on its expansion,” Gov. Henry McMaster said. “We are proud the Sulzer Pumps Solutions team recognizes the advantages of South Carolina-based manufacturing, and we look forward to continuing our partnership.”
The Pickens County operations are located at 155 Ahlstrom Way in Easley.
“We are excited Sulzer Pumps Solutions is expanding its manufacturing facility and creating 25 new jobs in the Easley community,” S.C. Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III said. “South Carolina’s workforce is the perfect fit to manufacture and modify the company’s new production lines and will benefit from the job opportunities this expansion provides.”
People interested in working for Sulzer Pumps Solutions should visit the company’s career page at jobs.sulzer.com.
