Expansion to bring more than $11 million in new investment

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bondex, Inc., a globally-recognized manufacturer of thermally-bonded nonwoven substrates, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Edgefield County. The project is expected to bring $11.5 million in new investment and lead to the creation of 17 new jobs.

Founded in 1996, Bondex, Inc. produces thermally-bonded nonwoven substrates for the filtration, medical and electrical industries. Additionally, utilizing state-of-the-art horizontal lamination technology, along with precision vertical coating towers, Bondex offers a wide range of high-quality, flexible laminate insulation material servicing the electrical market.

Located at 2 Maxwell Drive in Trenton, S.C. the company intends to expand its existing manufacturing operations to support its new Spunlace manufacturing process. For more information on Bondex, visit the company’s website at www.bondexinc.com.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded Edgefield County a Set-Aside grant of $100,000 to assist with the costs of building construction.

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Bondex, Inc. is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Edgefield County.
• $11.5 million investment to create 17 new jobs.
• Bondex, Inc. is a globally-recognized manufacturer of thermally-bonded nonwoven substrates.
• Located at 2 Maxwell Drive in Trenton, S.C., the company is expanding operations to support its new Spunlace manufacturing process.

For more information on Bondex, visit the company’s website at www.bondexinc.com.