COLUMBIA, S.C. – January 29, 2010 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Marlboro County, Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership and NESA today announced that Bennettsville Printing will locate its new operations in Marlboro County. The more than $3 million investment is expected to generate 40 new jobs over the next three years.
“This new facility will allow us to meet increasing customer demand for our products, as well as move us closer to our suppliers. We are pleased to locate our facility in Bennettsville. We’re sure that Marlboro County is the perfect fit for our company and has an excellent business environment and strong workforce. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Victor Winogradow, owner, president and CEO of Bennettsville Printing.
Winogradow also owns Decorative Screen Printings, a Connecticut-based textile printing firm. Bennettsville Screen Printing was purchased by Bennettsville Holdings LLC and is in the process of locating its manufacturing operation in Bennettsville. The new facility will operate as Bennettsville Printing and expects operations to begin operations this month.
“Bennettsville Printing’s decision to locate a new facility in Marlboro County is a positive indication that our business-friendly climate, exceptional market access and strong workforce are working to attract new investment to both our rural and urban areas. Marlboro County is uniquely positioned to benefit from this investment because this will not only generate 40 new jobs, but it will also benefit local small business as new jobs and investment come into the community. We welcome the company to Bennettsville and look forward to a long and mutually-beneficial relationship with them in the years ahead,” said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce.
“Marlboro County applauds Bennettsville Printing’s decision to invest in the county. Their new facility will add 40 much-needed jobs. Members of County Council are well-pleased that they were able to provide a grant for logistical related expenses to Bennettsville Printing. This grant not only facilitated the creation of new jobs, but also preserved the existing 43 jobs at the facility. We anticipate a long and mutually beneficial relationship,” said Marlboro County Chairwoman Carolyn A. Prince. “This new industry is one outcome of the enhanced relationship between the S.C. Department of Commerce, NESA, the county’s Department of Economic Development and county council. It is our perception that new industries and jobs are forthcoming for Marlboro County as the economy recovers and the partnership strengthens.”
“NESA, Marlboro County and the Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership celebrate Victor Winogradow’s decision to locate his new operations here. We recognize the decision to begin operations here carried great economic consequences. With the financial support of both the state of South Carolina and the County of Marlboro, we have limited those risks to an acceptable level. We believe this decision will benefit both our community and his company equally. Welcome to our new neighbors,” said Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director F. S. Butch Mills Jr.
“On behalf of the North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA), I would like to thank Bennettsville Printing for expanding in Marlboro County. The preservation of 43 jobs and the creation of 40 new jobs will make a tremendous difference in the region. We laud today’s announcement and look forward to future expansions as Bennettsville Printing grows and is prosperous in Marlboro County,” said state Sen. Yancey McGill, chairman of NESA.
The company expects to begin hiring for the positions within the next six to nine months. At that time, anyone interested in positions should contact the Marlboro County One-Stop Workforce Center at 843-479-4081.
