Popular global cookware company is expanding its operations in SC, Gov. McMaster says
A popular global cookware company will invest millions to expand its longtime operation in South Carolina, according to South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s Office.
Le Creuset — a company founded in France in 1925 that produces cookware, bakeware and kitchen tools — is investing $30 million to improve its facility in Hampton County, the Governor’s Office said in a news release. The move is expected to create 30 jobs, according to the release.
“We are thrilled Le Creuset is expanding its distribution operations in Hampton County and creating more job opportunities in the local community,” McMaster said in the release.
The company will grow its Hampton County operations by building a new 300,000-square-foot distribution facility at 601 Bob Gifford Blvd. in Early Branch. That’s in an area of the Palmetto State between Charleston and Hilton Head Island.
Le Creuset manufactures and distributes premium, enameled cast-iron cookware, as well as stainless steel, stoneware and other kitchenware, officials said. The company first established its presence in South Carolina in 1974 and opened its primary U.S. distribution operations in Hampton County in 1997, according to the release.
Operations are expected to be online in March 2026, officials said.
Anyone interested in applying for a job with Le Creuset should visit the company’s careers page.
“We are excited to break ground on this new distribution facility, which will not only enhance our operations but also create meaningful job opportunities for Hampton County,” Le Creuset of America CEO Gregory Cairo said in the release.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $200,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Hampton County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.
“Le Creuset’s decision to build upon its longstanding legacy in South Carolina is truly something worth celebrating,” S.C. Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey said in the release.
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This story was originally published November 10, 2024 at 9:59 AM.
