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Carolina Handling grows SC footprint with new operation in Pickens County

June 20, 2024

$23.2 million investment will create 100 new jobs in the next 5 years

Carolina Handling, a material handling systems integrator, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Pickens County. The $23.2 million investment will create 100 new jobs in the next five years.

Carolina Handling will consolidate its four Upstate South Carolina distribution and logistics operations into a 267,000-square-foot facility in the Speedway Industrial & Technology Park located at 3800 Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley.

Established in 1966, Carolina Handling develops strategic solutions to increase supply chain efficiency. The company sells and services Raymond brand forklifts and warehouse equipment, and offers design, engineering and implementation services to improve safety and efficiency. The new operation will house a warehouse, training facility, office space and customer experience center.

Operations are expected to be online in spring 2025. Individuals interested in joining the Carolina Handling team should visit the company’s careers page.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $250,000 Set-Aside grant to Pickens County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.

QUOTES

“Carolina Handling has experienced extraordinary growth in the past few years, and we expect that trend to continue in 2024 and beyond. The location, size and features of our new facility at Speedway Industrial & Technology Park in Pickens County will position us for future growth as we continue our evolution from a forklift-only provider to an integrated material handling solutions company. And it will allow us to realize large economies of scale by bringing our operations across the Upstate region of South Carolina under one roof.”
-Carolina Handling President and CEO Brent Hillabrand

“It is always a major victory when a company expands its footprint in our state. Carolina Handling’s decision to create 100 new jobs in Pickens County is great news for our people and reinforces that South Carolina has the talented workforce businesses need to thrive.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster 

“Carolina Handling’s new operation and $23.2 million investment in Pickens County underscore the company’s commitment to South Carolina. We congratulate Carolina Handling on its ongoing success and look forward to a continued partnership in the years ahead.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III 

“We are proud Carolina Handling chose Pickens County as the perfect location for their $23 million investment and eagerly anticipate the positive impact of the 100 new jobs created through this operation. This announcement highlights Pickens County’s potential, the attractiveness of our community and the desirableness of our highly skilled workforce. We welcome Carolina Handling and remain committed to creating an environment where businesses can succeed, and our residents can thrive.”
-Pickens County Council Chairman Chris Bowers

FAST FACTS

  • Carolina Handling is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Pickens County.
  • The company’s $23.2 million investment will create 100 new jobs in the next five years.
  • Carolina Handling is a material handling systems integrator.
  • The company will be located at 3800 Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley, S.C.
  • Individuals interested in joining the Carolina Handling team should visit the company’s careers page.