Thrace-LINQ, a global supplier of fabrics for the textile industry, is expanding its Dorchester County operations with an investment of $9 million, which is expected to create at least 10 new jobs. Thrace-LINQ manufactures nonwoven fabrics used in a variety of textile applications, including geosynthetics, automotive, construction and floor covering.
With its North American headquarters, manufacturing and distribution centre in Summerville, Thrace-LINQ is a member of the Thrace Group of Athens, Greece. Thrace-LINQ will begin the installation of a state-of-the-art production line in early 2018. Hiring for the new positions should begin in the second quarter of 2018.
“This new production line is one of a series of planned investments for our growing company here in South Carolina. The Thrace Group continues to invest in people and technology, and we are excited about the future of Thrace-LINQ,†Thrace Group COO and Thrace-LINQ chairman of the Board George Braimis, said.