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Greif expanding operations in Greenville County

August 3, 2022

Greif expanding operations in Greenville County

Company investing $13 million over the next five years

Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The company is investing $13 million over the next five years.

Greif was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1877. Now, more than 140 years later, Greif is strategically located in more than 35 countries to serve its customers in the United States and around the world. The company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums; intermediate bulk containers; containerboard; corrugated packaging; recycled boxboard; tubes; cores; and a variety of other products. With a focus on sustainability, Greif diverts more than 4 million tons of materials from the waste stream annually, and its Land Management Group manages more than 175,000 acres of forests.

Located at 873 Alexander Road in Taylors, Greif’s Greenville County facility serves as a paper mill that utilizes recycled paperboard for the production of spiral tubes and cores. The company’s expansion will modernize the facility and increase production capacity.

The expansion is expected to be complete in November.

QUOTES

“We are excited to offer increased capabilities within our Taylors facility. Greif’s investment in South Carolina enables us to support our tube and core plants and our customers’ growth in this thriving region of the country.” -Greif Senior Vice President and Group President, Paper Packaging and Soterra LLC Tim Bergwall

“This announcement further proves that South Carolina’s talented workforce and pro-business environment allow our companies to thrive. We congratulate Greif on their expansion project and look forward to working with them as they continue to grow in our state.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

“Greif’s expansion is yet another example of South Carolina’s manufacturing excellence. The company’s commitment to our state is a testament to South Carolina’s positive and thriving business climate. Congratulations to Greif on their success!” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“Greif’s decision to expand operations here validates the many advantages Greenville County offers, including motivated employees, a pro-business community and strategic location. Greif packaging safely transports the world’s great brands, and we are proud they have chosen to invest here.” -Greenville County Council Chairman and Greenville Area Development Corporation Board Member Willis Meadows

FIVE FAST FACTS

  • Greif is expanding operations in Greenville County.
  • The company is investing $13 million over the next five years.
  • Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services.
  • The company is located at 873 Alexander Road in Taylors, S.C.
  • The expansion is expected to be complete in November.