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REMBE® Inc. establishing operations in Lancaster County

More than $3.4 million investment will create 22 new jobs

INDIAN LAND, S.C. REMBE® Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of operational safety company of REMBE® GmbH, today announced plans to relocate its U.S. operations to Lancaster County. The more than $3.4 million investment is projected to create 22 new jobs.

Founded in 2006, REMBE® Inc. specializes in explosion protection and pressure relief for a wide variety of industries. The company provides high-quality venting, explosion protection, venting pressure, vacuum relief and safety consulting solutions for manufacturing operations including grain, sugar, wood and metal-related processes.

Located in Bailes Ridge Corporate Park in Indian Land, REMBE® Inc. is constructing and will own a facility that will serve as the company’s home office, sales operations, warehousing facility and light manufacturing assembly operations.

The facility is expected to be online by December 2020. Individuals interested in joining the REMBE® Inc. team should email info@rembe.us.

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“I know I speak for our team when I say that we are very excited to be taking the next steps to firmly establishing REMBE® Inc. as a U.S.-based full-service combustible dust explosion safety organization.  We greatly appreciate the opportunity to move to a growing, progressive community that we can support and promote!” – REMBE® Inc. President and CEO Dr. Gerd Mayer

“REMBE® Inc.’s decision to locate in Lancaster County is another sign that companies realize that South Carolina is a business-friendly state. We congratulate this great company on this announcement, and we look forward to watching them grow for years to come.” –Gov. Henry McMaster

“Congratulations to REMBE® Inc. and we are happy to welcome the company to the Palmetto State. Not only is REMBE® Inc. a leading company in its field, the company will serve other companies throughout our state, growing our reputation of being a great place to work.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

“Lancaster County is very pleased that REMBE® Inc. has selected Lancaster County for its new home. The operation will be a great addition to our growing number of businesses that provide materials and equipment to commercial facilities. We welcome the new jobs and investment REMBE® Inc. will bring, and we appreciate their commitment to Lancaster County.” –Lancaster County Council Chair Steve Harper

“REMBE® Inc. could have located their new facility anywhere in the U.S. but chose Lancaster County. This is another example of the tremendous strength our county affords businesses. REMBE® Inc. is a first-class company that recognized that we offer an exceptional location for them to achieve their expansion goals. I look forward to watching them grow their operation here.” – Lancaster County Department of Economic Development Executive Director Jamie Gilbert

FIVE FAST FACTS

  • REMBE® Inc. is establishing operations in Lancaster County.
  • More than $3.4 million investment is projected to create 22 new jobs.
  • The company specializes in explosion protection and pressure relief for a wide variety of industries.
  • New facility will be located in Bailes Ridge Corporate Park in Indian Land, S.C.
  • Individuals interested in joining the REMBE® Inc. team should email info@rembe.us.

About S.C. Department of Commerce
As South Carolina’s leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing business grow. S.C. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South Carolina such as BMW, Boeing, Continental, Giti Tire, LPL Financial Holdings, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Samsung, Toray and Volvo Cars and also supports startups, small and existing business, innovation and rural development initiatives. S.C. Commerce partners with the S.C. Technical College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruiting, and with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, which provides worker training and employment opportunities within the state. With a strong international footprint, the Palmetto State was among the top in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign investment on a per capita basis in 2018 – extending its streak of top five finishes since 2011. Additionally, the state has won the Gold or Silver Shovel Award from Area Development magazine every year since 2011; and, in 2017, the state was recognized as Business Facilities’ State of the Year. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Alex Clark, CMP
Director of Marketing & Communications
South Carolina Department of Commerce
(803) 737-1998
aclark@sccommerce.com
www.SCcommerce.com

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