$53 million investment to create 275 new jobs
ORANGEBURG, 8月16日, 2022年-宠物用品加, 一个主要, 全方位服务宠物零售公司, today announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Orangeburg County. The company’s $53 million investment will create 275 new jobs.
Founded in 1988, 宠物用品Plus, a subsidiary of Franchise Group, Inc., is one of the largest pet retail franchises in the United States, offering customers a wide assortment of natural pet foods, 商品和服务. 分布在40个州, 宠物用品Plus has more than 630 stores, the majority of which are independently owned and operated by franchisees.
Located in the Shamrock Commerce Park at the intersection of U.S. 301和26号州际公路的154出口, 这家公司是新的。, state-of-the-art distribution center will increase its distribution capabilities across the Southeast. The new operation will be the company’s fourth distribution center located within the U.S.
Recognized as the largest speculative building in the Midlands at 534,000平方英尺, the new distribution center is privately funded by Appian Investments, 有限责任公司, 格林维尔的厄尔·弗曼, 超级置业, 在奥兰治堡的有限责任公司, and Pacolet Milliken in Spartanburg.
Operations are expected to begin in early 2023, and readySC will assist with the recruitment process. For more information on opportunities with 宠物用品Plus, visit the company’s careers page at www.petsuppliesplus.com/about-美国/职业
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project.
报价
“The new distribution center is a win-win for the Orangeburg community, 宠物用品Plus and pet parents across the United States. The distribution center will create highly desirable logistics jobs, as well as allow for efficient distribution of a wide assortment of pet products to 宠物用品Plus stores in the region.” – Chris Rowland, Chief Executive Officer, 宠物用品Plus
“Today’s announcement by 宠物用品Plus that they are investing $53 million and creating 275 new jobs is big news for the Orangeburg County community and all of South Carolina. We applaud 宠物用品Plus for their continued commitment to our state.” – Henry McMaster, Governor, State of South Carolina
“We are excited to hear that 宠物用品Plus is opening their fourth distribution in Orangeburg County! Congratulations on their continued success, and we look forward to seeing how they will create new jobs for
im体育下载的选民.” – 哈里米. Lightsey III, Secretary of Commerce, State of South Carolina
“Orangeburg County welcomes 宠物用品Plus to our community. The company’s decision to locate in Orangeburg County is a testament to our quality workforce, 独特的地理位置, 有利的商业环境. We are truly grateful for your investment in our county and our citizens.” – Johnnie Wright, Chairman, Orangeburg County Council
“谢谢你, 宠物用品Plus, for selecting Orangeburg County as the site of your newest distribution facility. It is a big win for the local community and skilled workers who will benefit from the plentiful number of job opportunities that will become available to them in the coming year. 这对我们所有人来说都是一个伟大的结果.” – Matthew Shaffer, Chairman, Central SC Alliance
“The County of Orangeburg congratulates and welcomes 宠物用品Plus, 一个主要 full-service pet supply retail company, with open arms for its location to Orangeburg County! Our County team looks forward to building a long-lasting relationship with 宠物用品Plus and bringing fresh new job opportunities for our citizens.” – 哈罗德·米. Young, County Administrator, County of Orangeburg
“Economic development continues to be a priority for Orangeburg County. This announcement of $53M in investment and the creation of 275 for our citizens is a major win for our community. We wish 宠物用品Plus tremendous success!” – Ken Middleton, Chairman, Orangeburg County Development Commission
五个快速事实
• 宠物用品Plus is opening its fourth distribution center in Orangeburg County.
•公司的 $53 million investment will create 275 new jobs.
• 宠物用品Plus is 一个主要 全方位服务宠物零售公司.
• Located in the Shamrock Commerce Park at the intersection of U.S. 301和I-26在154出口.
• Individuals interested in joining the 宠物用品Plus team should visit www.petsuppliesplus.com/about-
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