Evonik Industries Cuts the Ribbon on New Chemical Plant in Berkeley County
Oct 16, 2018 – Berkeley County joined industry leaders today to cut the ribbon and celebrate Evonik Industries’ new chemical plant in Goose Creek. The precipitated silica plant will supply the tire industry. The plant will result in $120 million investment and 50 new jobs.
Evonik adds to our international family, bringing a German company to Berkeley County.
Berkeley County Economic Development Director Barry Jurs spoke on behalf of the County, welcoming Evonik to the Berkeley County family, celebrating a promising future in Goose Creek. Jurs was joined by David Riley, the Senior Vice President of Global Specialty Silica, and Business Line Silica North America, Dr. Harald Schwager, Deputy Chairman representing Evonik Industries, Dr. Johannes Ohmer, Managing Director, representing Evonik Resource Efficiency, Mandy Brawley from South Carolina Department of Commerce, and Ralph Walker from Pacolet Milliken Enterprises.
Many spoke on the sustainable energy and efficient solutions offered at the plant and its tremendous innovative strength.
Welcome to Berkeley County, Evonik!
Read more about Evonik’s investment in Berkeley County here.
Berkeley County Announces Additional Training for Manufacturing Jobs
Sign-up and information session scheduled August 2 at 5 p.m.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, July 23, 2018) Berkeley County will host an information meeting to provide training for manufacturing positions on Thursday, August 2 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at Trident Technical College Berkeley Campus. It is open to Berkeley County residents looking for manufacturing jobs.
When: Thursday, August 2 at 5 p.m.
Where: Trident Technical College Berkeley Campus, 1001 S Live Oak Drive in Moncks Corner
Why: Help connect Berkeley County residents with the necessary training for manufacturing positions
Attendees will have the opportunity to sign-up for the upcoming Lean Manufacturing course that will begin on August 11 at Trident Technical College Berkeley Campus. This 4-week course will provide the necessary training to qualify candidates for positions at industries around Berkeley County and throughout the state of South Carolina. The course is free for candidates who are Berkeley County residents.
The information session will include presentations from representatives at Trident Technical College, ReadySC, and Adult Education with Berkeley County School District.
Berkeley County worked in partnership with Trident Technical College, South Carolina Department of Commerce, Volvo Cars, and Ready SC to start the pilot program in May of 2017. Since the pilot program, Berkeley County has seen nearly 200 people graduate from the Lean Manufacturing course, which put them on the path to land manufacturing jobs at major industries around the County, including Volvo Cars in Ridgeville. Since then, neighboring counties have emulated the training program to provide opportunities for residents around South Carolina.
Interested candidates are asked to sign-up for the information session here: http://bit.ly/BerkeleyLeanManufAugust18
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