“The Southeast is the premier manufacturing region of the country. We are thrilled to be establishing ourselves right in Spartanburg County – the center of activity,” said Stephen Drake, President of MP Global. “Our manufacturing style is perfect for this area.” Drake’s company has been involved in the plastic molding industry for over 40 years. Starting in engineering and mold building, the company has added several specialty services over the years. Now, Master Precision Global is a full-service product and sub-system supplier. MP Global optimizes the right combination of domestic and offshore resources to meet program requirements – providing high value, cost effective solutions to all customers.

“Dr. Dan Terhune has a vision of creating a full scale manufacturing environment which would enable out-of-state companies to create a presence in Spartanburg County – and we are excited to be involved in that vision,” said Drake. “To also have Spartanburg County Council support this, creates a powerful team that will attract businesses for years to come.”

MP Global is partnering with Spartanburg Community College to launch their operation, which will utilize 42,000 sq ft of manufacturing space in the new Tyger River Accelerated Business Center. “Spartanburg County offers us the absolute best environment to be successful in South Carolina. Our goal is to make this a win-win for everyone. MP Global can grow and diversify our business while having a positive impact on the economics of the area,” says Bob Bronsink, Southeast Business Unit Manager of MP Global. “Setting up initially at the Tyger River Campus is a strategically powerful step for our organization. The available facility allows us to get MP Global operations up and running efficiently, grow our business, and train our workforce – all at the same time. Tyger River campus was a deciding factor in choosing Spartanburg County.”

“There are several individuals we need to thank who have lent us tremendous support during the planning phase of this project,” says Patrick Kinstle, Chief Financial Officer of MP Global. “Carter Smith, Executive Vice President of the Economic Futures Group at the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Mike Forrester, Director of Economic Development at Spartanburg Community College, and the S.C. Department of Commerce. These gentlemen and their teams have succeeded at piecing together a package of financial incentives that are of tremendous value to us and go a long way toward contributing to both our decision to come to South Carolina, specifically Spartanburg County, and our planned success of the project. We congratulate them for all of their efforts.”

“We are pleased to welcome Master Precision Global to the Duncan area of Spartanburg County. It was a pleasure to work with this project team and we are thrilled that they have chosen a location at the Tyger River Accelerated Business Center of the Spartanburg Community College for their new manufacturing and distribution operation,” said Carter Smith, Executive Vice President, Economic Futures Group, Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

“Master Precision Global is a leader in the plastic molding industry. The company is committed to providing high value and cost effective solutions to all its customers. Their decision to expand in South Carolina is evidence that our state’s business-friendly climate is again working to grow businesses and create opportunities for more South Carolinians. Thanks to the team effort of local and state officials, Spartanburg County will benefit from this investment,” said Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce.

“Spartanburg Community College is honored to be one of the many partners that have worked diligently to bring Master Precision Global to Spartanburg County. This outstanding company will provide much needed new employment opportunities for our citizens. The college looks forward to continuing our relationship with Master Precision Global as they enjoy the robust business climate of our community. We stand ready to provide training and other support services to insure the successful start-up and operation of the company in South Carolina,” Dr. Dan Terhune, President, Spartanburg Community College.

“Duke Energy is glad to welcome Master Precision Global to Spartanburg County. We're excited to add MPG to our ever-growing and diverse mix of industrial customers who have found Upstate South Carolina to be such a beneficial place to do business,” Sandy Martin, Duke Energy Economic Development Manager.

“This is a great day for Spartanburg County. In less than one year, county council is seeing a return on their investment in Spartanburg Community College’s Accelerated Business Center. We are obviously pleased to have Master Precision Global as our first tenant and it’s our belief that this is the beginning of many more to come. The Accelerated Business Center concept provides space to allow a new company to get on its feet with respect to efficient operations and the training of its workforce while it looks to renovate an existing facility or build a new facility. This process also has potential for existing businesses that are looking at a new product lines to beta test or simply looking to retrain their existing employees on new technology. It’s a great tool to have in the recruitment of new industry as well as the retention of existing industry,” said Mike Forrester, Economic Development, Spartanburg Community College,

MP Global is a medium-size company with a global scope of business. They have a broad portfolio of services and the proven capability to take product from concept through manufacturing and distribution. Currently MP Global has business activities in China, Mexico, and Michigan. For Information, go to www.masterprecision.com or contact: Bob Bronsink, Southeast Business Unit Manager, (616) 754-5483, sales@masterprecision.com.

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