One of the country’s largest private companies is building a new facility in Clarendon County.
84 Lumber, included on Forbes’ list of America’s largest private companies, has selected Clarendon County to establish the company’s second component plant in South Carolina, according to a news release. The $13.4 million investment will create 78 new jobs.
84 Lumber’s new operation, located at 2678 Ram Bay Road in Manning, will be used as a floor and roof truss manufacturing facility, according to the release. This is the company’s second truss plant in South Carolina, focusing on coastal Carolina markets in Savannah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas. The company’s first component plant in the state was announced in December 2023 and is located in Lugoff.
“We’re thrilled to be opening our new component plant in Manning, South Carolina,” said Ken Kucera, vice president of installed sales and manufacturing at 84 Lumber. “This facility is an investment in both the future of the company and the local community. We’re bringing a dedicated workforce and cutting-edge technology. We’re excited for the bright future as we continue to grow.”
Founded in 1956, 84 Lumber is a provider of building materials, manufactured components, and industry-leading services for single and multifamily residences and commercial buildings, the release stated. The company operates 320 facilities nationwide and offers installation services for framing, insulation, siding, windows, roofing, decking and drywall.
“Having grown up in Pennsylvania and witnessed 84 Lumber’s positive local impact and growth over the years, I am thrilled to welcome them to Clarendon County as they establish their first operations in our central region,” Central SC Alliance Chairman Matthew Shaffer said in the release. “This exciting development is a testament to the momentum we’ve built, creating a business-friendly environment where companies thrive and residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life.
“This investment by 84 Lumber not only strengthens our industrial base but also demonstrates that our region continues to be a prime destination for industry growth and opportunity.”
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The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project, according to the release. The council also awarded a $200,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Clarendon County to assist with the costs of building improvements.
“84 Lumber’s sizable reinvestment in South Carolina represents a strong vote of confidence for the state’s healthy and abundant forest resource,” State Forester Scott Phillips said in the release. “Our record level of timber supports exactly this kind of forest-based economic development, which is a testament to the private landowners whose sustainably managed forestlands power one of the state’s leading industries.”
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