N.C. materials firm expanding with S.C. facility
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The Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A North Carolina research firm that develops advanced textiles for the automotive, aeronautics and defense industries says it will open a new facility in South Carolina, creating 120 new jobs.
The state Department of Commerce announced Monday that Fletcher, N.C.-based Materials Innovation Technologies will bring a new facility to Lake City in Florence County. The company specializes in processes for reclaiming and molding carbon fibers – a strong, light and flexible material.
Gov. Mark Sanford said the announcement speaks to the state's progress on attracting high-quality companies.
Materials Innovation Technologies plans to do most of its hiring in February.
The company coordinates technical solutions to enable commercialization for a variety of emerging technology industries.
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