ALLTAPE invests $70M to build adhesive manufacturing facility in South Carolina

ALLTAPE invests $70M to build adhesive manufacturing facility in South Carolina

April 3, 2025
The plant will produce water-based adhesives used in a variety of industries, including automotive, transportation, foam, and plastics.

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. has announced plans to open a new adhesive manufacturing facility in Lexington County, South Carolina. The company, which specializes in developing and manufacturing sustainable, solvent-free adhesive products, is investing $70 million into the 125,000-square-foot facility, creating 130 new jobs. The plant will produce water-based adhesives used in a variety of industries, including automotive, transportation, foam, and plastics.

The new facility will be located in the Saxe Gotha Industrial Park, where the company plans to implement advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance its production capacity. Operations are scheduled to begin in July 2026. Additionally, the project has received support from the Coordinating Council for Economic Development, which approved job development credits for the project and awarded a $600,000 Set-Aside grant to assist with site preparation and building construction costs.

What people are saying

In a recent quote, ATP Group CEO Daniel Heini said, “Launching our first production site in Lexington County, South Carolina marks a significant milestone in our expansion into the U.S. market. This substantial investment reflects ATP’s commitment to growth and innovation, and we are excited to commence operations in the South Carolina region.”

Governor Henry McMaster added, “ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing’s decision to invest and create 130 jobs in the Midlands will have a major impact on South Carolina. Our business-friendly environment and skilled workforce make Lexington County the perfect location for ALLTAPE’s new manufacturing facility, and we look forward to the company’s success in our state.”

Manufacturers investing in South Carolina

TS Conductor invests $134M to build advanced conductor manufacturing facility in South Carolina
TS Conductor’s new facility in Jasper County will create 462 new jobs and support the modernization of the U.S. power grid.

Isuzu invests $280M to open automotive manufacturing plant in South Carolina
By 2030, the facility will have a production capacity of 50,000 units. 

Eaton invests $340M to open three-phase transformer manufacturing plant in South Carolina
The company hopes this project will help address the critical shortage of transformers and demand for its solutions. 

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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