South Carolina – A major industrial gas company is investing heavily in South Carolina, therefore supporting the state’s rising profile as a center for industrial operations and innovative manufacturing.
Including a division of steel manufacturing behemoth Nucor Corp., the Pennsylvania-based Universal Industrial Gases LLC (UIG) announced intentions to construct a new plant in Darlington County, committing around $100 million to the project.
Important addition for the company
Located at 300 Steel Mill Road, the new operation will be a significant addition to UIG’s current industrial gas production plant fleet. Operating across the United States, including a site in Berkeley County, UIG specializes in the manufacturing and supply of industrial gases, which are essential for many different manufacturing operations.
Set to be finished by the end of 2025, the Darlington plant will mostly support Nucor’s local steel mill, hence further merging the activities of the two businesses.
Long-term ties with South Carolina
Emphasizing the company’s close ties to South Carolina—Nucor has been working in the state for over six decades—Scott Pape, General Manager of UIG, celebrated the decision for the new investment…