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May 28, 2025

German board manufacturer selects location for $250 million U.S. factory

Homanit, a manufacturer of MDF and other fiberboard, has selected a site in South Carolina for its first U.S. manufacturing operation. The $250 million investment is expected to create 300 new jobs. Headquartered in Germany, Homanit is a leading European manufacturer of medium- and high-density wood fiberboards for furniture, automotive, door and coating industries worldwide. The company currently operates production facilities in Germany, Lithuania and Poland. Homanit’s new facility, to be located at 1200 Spigner Road in Alcolu, South Carolina, will produce its fiberboards for U.S.-based customers. Operations are expected to be online ...

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