ST. STEPHEN, S.C.–Viva Holdings Group, Inc., an international leader in the worldwide rubber and plastic recycling industries, is launching a new operation in Berkeley County.
“Viva is proud to build in St. Stephen, S.C. an integrated manufacturing plant using our state’s recycled rubber and plastics. Our plant expects to employ up to 200 people, creating products that will be sold in the U.S. and exported to China,” stated Viva Holdings Group, Inc. CEO Marty Sergei.
The first phase of the new development is expected to bring a $28 million investment and create 200 new jobs with the potential for additional expansion.
“This announcement is a true revival for an area that has suffered for too long and provides opportunities for folks to both live and work in this region,” stated Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler. “Viva’s new operation in St. Stephen is the beginning of a new day for this part of Berkeley County. Berkeley County is extremely grateful for Viva’s investment of both finances and new jobs, both of which will significantly change lives for the better in this region.”
Viva Holdings Group, Inc., through its subsidiary Viva TPE Products, LLC, is a manufacturer of semi-finished rubber goods with proprietary technology for export to China, along with a variety injection-molded finished products. The company’s proprietary technologies use a combination of recycled rubber and recycled plastics from post-industrial and post-consumer sources.
“We couldn’t be more excited to congratulate Viva for its decision to build a new facility in Berkeley County. This $28 million investment, and the 200 new jobs it means for Berkeley County, is a huge win for everyone involved, and we look forward to watching this partnership grow for many years to come,” stated Governor Nikki Haley.
The company will be renovating a 177,000-square-foot industrial site at 315 Ravenell Drive in St. Stephen, S.C. For more information about joining the Viva team, visit www.vivarecycling.com.
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