Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership

(843) 479-5626 Telephone         (843) 479-2663 Fax

Ronald King, Executive Director            Deane Norton-Pullen, Administrative Assistant

R.King@marlborocounty.sc.gov                  D.Norton-Pullen@marlborocounty.sc.gov 

www.marlborocountysc.org\

                   ECAPS Corp. Announces New Facility in Marlboro County

                         Investment expected to create at least 150 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – April 27, 2011 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Marlboro County Council, Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership and the North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) today announced ECAPS Corp., a manufacturer of “green” building materials, will locate its new operations in Marlboro County. The company plans to invest at least $3.4 million and expects to generate at least 150 new jobs over the next five years, with the potential of more jobs and investment added during that time.

“ECAPS Corporation is pleased to announce our intent to locate our aluminum composite panel fabrication, distribution and customer service center in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Within the next three and a half years this decision will result in the development of 150 highly skilled new jobs and a capital investment of more than $3.4 million. Our stockholders have committed themselves unreservedly to this endeavor and they join me in making certain that no effort is spared in the timely commencement of the final phase of this important project,” said Steen Frandsen, CEO of ECAPS.  For more information click ECAPS.

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Ronald King began his duties as Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director on Monday, January 3, 2011.  Ronald previously worked thirty years in industries retiring from Marley Engineered Products in 2009. 

Ronald believes his industrial background equips him well to handle the responsibilities of his new position.  For example:  with Essex, he was responsible for putting in a brand-new factory in Bennettsville, overseeing a $12 million building renovation, then hiring and training 85 people to work there.  Being involved in the process from site selection forward, he understands what companies are looking forward when it's time to open or expand their business.  And understanding this, he believes Marlboro County is well positioned for future growth. 

Location

Located in northeastern South Carolina, Marlboro County provides business and industry the perfect climate for growth.  Marlboro County is centrally located within two hours from Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC and 90 minutes from Myrtle Beach.

Marlboro County is crisscrossed with numerous state and federal highways. 

Sites and Buildings Available

Reliance Trading Building (portion)                           200,000 sq. ft.

JC Breeden Industrial Site                                       100 acres

Spotlight Building                                                    8 acres

O'Tuel Site                                                             7 acres

Marlboro County Industrial Park                               172 acres

Laney Farm Site                                                     390 acres

Flakeboard South Site                                             50 acres

We can offer industry a vast array of state and local business incentives.  An employment-based incentive is offered that places a moratorium on paying corporate income tax to the state for  a period of ten years if 100 or more jobs are created within a period of five (5) years.  This incentive is increased to a 15-year moratorium if 200 or more jobs are created.

 Partnership Board

Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership Board is comprised of two members selected because of experience and interest in the County's development.  Current board members are:

David Johnson, Chairman                                 John Scism, Vice-Chairman

Ellis O'Tuel, Secretary/Treasurer                       L. C. English

Daniel York                                                     Charles Paul Midgley

Ken Harmon                                                    Kenneth Stroman

Tommy Parker                                                 Jimmy Frazier

Bill Edwards                                                     Bill Fleming

Stuart Ames                                                     Cleveland Jenkins

Janelle Sauls                                                    Ron Munnerlyn, Ex-Officio

Mayor Dexe Bostick, Ex-Officio                          Mayor Hamer McRae, Ex-Officio

Helena Tiller, Ex-Officio                                     Dr. Ron Bartley, Ex-Officio

Education

Marlboro County offers an excellent selection of education facilities.  The Marlboro County School District provides public education for approximately 6,700 students.  This consists of 10 elementary and middle schools and one consolidated high school.  A 12 grade private school has operated in Marlboro County since 1968.

Public Schools System

Bennettsville, SC 29512

Private Schools

CATT - The Center for Accelerated Technology Training

The center is a program of the South Carolina Technical College System designed to provide tailor-made training to new and expanding industries in South Carolina.

CATT provides recruiting assessment, training development, and management and implementation services to customers who are creating new jobs with competitive wages and benefits.  These services are provided through state funds at minimal or no cost and training is developed to meet specific requirements of each customer.  Training may be delivered through pre-employment or on the job activities on the time frames and individual needs of the customer.