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A manufacturer that makes wood products is set to bring a new facility, and hundreds of new jobs, to a South Carolina County.
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Adeptus USA will establish a facility in Anderson County, according to a Wednesday release from Gov. Henry McMaster’s office. The company will make a nearly $216 million investment in the new facility, and says it will create 217 new jobs.
The new Adeptus operation will be at 1205 Hamby Road in Honea Path, the news release said. The facility “will manufacture value-added and processed pine wood products for a diverse range of building products and millwork applications,” the release noted.
“Adeptus’ $215.56 million investment will bring new jobs and opportunity to Anderson County,” McMaster said in a statement. “The company’s decision to invest in South Carolina is a testament to the strength of our workforce and the quality of our manufacturing capabilities.”
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Anderson County operations are expected to begin for Adeptus in spring 2027.
“The tremendous commitment shown by the state of South Carolina, Anderson County and the local forestry community made it clear that this is the right place for Adeptus to invest and grow,” Aseptus USA CEO Billy white wrote in a statement. “We are proud to become part of South Carolina’s well-established wood products industry and look forward to building lasting partnerships throughout the region.”
Honea Path is located in the southeastern part of Anderson County, not far from Belton.
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