Lexington company plans $21 million expansion, adding more jobs
A decor printing company that is headquartered in Germany is set to expand its facilities in Lexington County.
Schattdecor, which is located on Zenker Road in Lexington, on Wednesday announced a $21 million expansion that will create 23 new jobs. The Lexington facility will add a new production line and a mixing plant, according to a news release. The expansion is expected to be completed by fall 2023.
“Schattdecor is proud to announce the expansion at our Lexington facility as we grow to meet global demand,” Schattdecor President Flavio Nunes said in a release. “The positive manufacturing environment in South Carolina motivated Schattdecor to focus our development efforts in North America toward Lexington. We are excited to be part of this community and look forward to a long future of further investment and cooperation.”
The international company was founded in 1985. Per a release, it “has provided customers with unique surfaces for flooring, furniture, countertops, doors and interior design.”
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster said the expansion will benefit Lexington County.
“(Wednesday’s) announcement is a big win for Lexington County and all of South Carolina,” McMaster said in a statement. “Schattdecor’s expansion proves that South Carolina is a place for international businesses to find continued success.”
Lexington County Council Chairman Scott Whetstone lauded the expansion as another economic win in fast-growing Lexington County.
“The growth of Schattdecor adds to our list of the many successful manufacturing industries which are creating more jobs for our residents and helping Lexington County see continued prosperity in the future,” Whetstone said in a statement.
It’s the second Lexington company to announce a multimillion-dollar expansion and new jobs in the past week. Earlier, Sorinex Exercise Equipment Inc. announced plans to invest $7 million and create 35 jobs as part of the expansion.
Those interested working at Schattdecor can visit the company’s careers page at www.schattdecor.com/en/careers/usa.
This story was originally published June 8, 2022 at 11:02 AM.
