Georgia-Pacific expanding OSB operations
Georgia-Pacific announced that it plans to expand and install upgraded equipment at its Clarendon OSB facility in South Carolina.
The company’s $4.5 million investment will cover an expansion of the facility to include a new 30,000 square-foot warehouse, a state-of-the-art laminating line and additional equipment.
In the past 12 months, Georgia-Pacific invested just over $6 million in capital at Clarendon OSB allowing the plant to enter an automated digital operating platform while opening the door for more investments in technology. Georgia-Pacific said the latest move allows the company to meet the needs of a growing customer base, support a future 24/7 run schedule, and accommodate future automatic guided vehicles.
"Adding to our digital platform raises the technical knowledge bar for current and future employees. Raising the bar also puts us on a similar footing with other high-tech manufacturers in our region - so we can successfully compete for the same qualified workforce," said Tobey Elgin, Clarendon OSB plant manager.
Georgia-Pacific, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, has seven manufacturing facilities in South Carolina directly employing approximately 1,400 people. Combined with other Koch companies in the state, the company employs more than 2,000 people directly and support nearly 7,500 South Carolina jobs overall with total compensation of $384 million annually, according to Georgia-Pacific.
Georgia-Pacific OSB products include Blue Ribbon rated sheathing and sub-floor, Thermostat OSB radiant barrier sheathing and DryGuard enhanced OSB sub-floor, plus larger panels used in specialty applications.
The company’s $4.5 million investment will cover an expansion of the facility to include a new 30,000 square-foot warehouse, a state-of-the-art laminating line and additional equipment.
In the past 12 months, Georgia-Pacific invested just over $6 million in capital at Clarendon OSB allowing the plant to enter an automated digital operating platform while opening the door for more investments in technology. Georgia-Pacific said the latest move allows the company to meet the needs of a growing customer base, support a future 24/7 run schedule, and accommodate future automatic guided vehicles.
"Adding to our digital platform raises the technical knowledge bar for current and future employees. Raising the bar also puts us on a similar footing with other high-tech manufacturers in our region - so we can successfully compete for the same qualified workforce," said Tobey Elgin, Clarendon OSB plant manager.
Georgia-Pacific, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, has seven manufacturing facilities in South Carolina directly employing approximately 1,400 people. Combined with other Koch companies in the state, the company employs more than 2,000 people directly and support nearly 7,500 South Carolina jobs overall with total compensation of $384 million annually, according to Georgia-Pacific.
Georgia-Pacific OSB products include Blue Ribbon rated sheathing and sub-floor, Thermostat OSB radiant barrier sheathing and DryGuard enhanced OSB sub-floor, plus larger panels used in specialty applications.