It’s the Golden Age for Innovative Manufacturers in Lancaster County

Nutramax Laboratories

Lancaster County, South Carolina has long been a productive setting for America’s manufacturers -- but today, local workers are focused on the future! Our communities are home to manufacturing facilities serving a wide range of industries, using state-of-the-art processes to enhance productivity and sharpen quality. Manufacturing employment represents 14% or 3,117 of all jobs in Lancaster County making it the county’s second largest business sector. Approximately 17.7% of the county’s employed residents work in manufacturing, which is higher than the statewide manufacturing employment rate of 14.7%.

For example, Lancaster County is home to sizeable manufacturing facilities for Nutramax Laboratories, Oceana Gold, PCI Group and Rico Industries, among many others. From textiles to packaging to metal fabrication and pharmaceuticals, our workforce has the skills today’s precision manufacturing demands.

A major advantage for manufacturers is our area’s superior connectivity. When you receive materials or ship products by road, rail, air, or water, our transportation network keeps you connected to the Southeast, the nation, and the world. We’re well served by trucking companies, have mainline service from CSX and Norfolk Southern (plus a successful short line, the Lancaster & Chester), and are a short trip from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and four ocean ports.

"We produce advanced things in South Carolina, including pharmaceuticals and medical products. As a result, a burgeoning life sciences industry has developed within our borders, and the success of companies like Nutramax Laboratories is proof that this thriving sector will only continue to grow in our state."
–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster

Here are some of Lancaster County’s larger manufacturers -- those with 100 or more full-time employees. Like them, we're sure you'll find Lancaster County to be the best manufacturing location in South Carolina.

Adornus Cabinetry -- Cabinets
Akzo Noble -- Commercial Paint
Arcosa Meyer Utility Structures -- Utility Poles
Honeywell -- Sensing & Motion Devices
Keer America -- Yarn
McClancy Seasoning -- Spices
Nutramax Laboratories -- Nutraceuticals
Oceana Gold/Haile Gold Mine -- Mining
Pattison Sign Group -- Signs
PCI Group -- Mission Critical Documents
Rico Industries -- Sports Novelties