COLUMBIA The Suminoe Textile of America Corp. is investing $6.5 million in expanding its operations in Cherokee County. The company said the expansion is expected to add 50 jobs.
Cherokee County has provided an excellent business environment for us, so we are pleased to continue growing our operations here, said Satoru Kuninaka, president of Suminoe Textile of America.
As part of the expansion, Suminoe will open a new factory in Gaffney. The new plant will house the company s automotive materials division, as well as shipping and receiving operations. The original plant site will open a new needle punch carpet division.
The company expects to begin hiring for the positions in late February and into March. Anyone interested in opportunities with Suminoe Textile of America should contact the Cherokee County Employment Security Commission/Gaffney Workforce Center at (864) 489-3112 or visit its offices at 133 Wilmac Road in Gaffney.
