Baxter Manufacturing expands Oconee County facility

Baxter Manufacturing, a supplier for the plastics industry, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The company’s $15.7 million investment will create 36 new jobs, according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

With more than 40 years of experience, Baxter Manufacturing is a family-owned, full-service supplier to the plastics industry.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our operations in Oconee County for a second time in less than eight years, a testament to the quality workforce and pro-business environment we have found here,” Baxter Manufacturing President Bill Clark said in the release. “This expansion is a key part of our strategic vision, allowing us to better meet our customer demands and position ourselves for future growth. We deeply value the dedicated team members who have contributed to our success over the years and look forward to a bright future in the community.”

The company’s Oconee County operation, established in 2017, is a Tier 1 supplier of manufactured plastic injection-molded automotive parts.

“It’s another ‘Top Shelf for Business’ day in Oconee County with Baxter Manufacturing’s expansion of their Westminster facility,” Oconee Economic Alliance President and CEO Jamie Gilbert said in the news release. “Oconee County and Baxter have enjoyed a tremendous partnership since they established their facility here in 2017. They were the first manufacturer to locate to the Oconee Industry and Technology Park and have greatly exceeded their original expectations for the operation. Baxter’s growth in Oconee is reflective of the company’s strength, as well as Oconee’s excellent workforce and business climate.”

Baxter Manufacturing will add 35,000 square feet and new machinery to its facility, located at 1000 Innovation Way in Westminster, to increase its production capabilities and meet the needs of its automotive customers, the release stated.

“I am pleased that Baxter Manufacturing has chosen to expand its existing operations in Oconee County,” State Sen. Thomas C. Alexander said in the release. “It is great to see a family-owned company continue to thrive in our community, supported by a great workforce. This over $15 million investment and creation of additional jobs will continue to be a benefit to Oconee County and the state of South Carolina.”

Baxter Manufacturing was established in Winchester, Tenn., in 1997 and established its site in Westminster in 2016. The company is related to Amtech Mold & Engineering of Michigan, which also has an Oconee County operation.

The expanded facilities in Oconee County are expected to be online in the  third quarter of 2026 and the company is hiring.

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