A structural steel fabrication and erection company in Jasper County will expand its operations with a $10 million investment and 14 new jobs, according to an announcement from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
With more than 15 years in business, Master Steel LLC specializes in structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication, according to the news release. The company’s projects range from erecting large facilities to installing steel stairs in residential homes.
“We appreciate Master Steel’s additional investment in Jasper County and our people,” Jasper County Council Chairman Marty Sauls said in the release. “We are proud of the workforce that helps Master Steel grow right here in Hardeeville. Every job created by Master Steel represents an opportunity for a brighter future. Jasper County will continue to support the growth of companies like Master Steel in any way that we can.”
The two-phased expansion includes a new fabrication shop, a 10-ton outside girder crane and new robotic machinery at the company’s facility at 9769 Speedway Blvd. in Hardeeville.
Operations are already online and the company is hiring through its website.
“We named our business Master Steel because we work for our master, the Lord Jesus Christ. He has been good to us through these many years in good times and bad,” President and CEO Priscilla Stephens said in the release. “He has given us good employees, good opportunities and clients. Our goal is to bring Him glory by enriching the lives of the families involved in our business in Jasper County and the surrounding areas.”
The Commerce Department’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $50,000 Set-Aside grant to Jasper County to assist with the costs of real property improvements.
“Master Steel’s expansion represents a commitment to South Carolina’s economy, creating new job opportunities and reinforcing our state’s position as a leader in the manufacturing industry,” Gov. Henry McMaster said in the release. “We welcome this investment and look forward to Master Steel’s continued success in Jasper County.”
“Master Steel is a vital member of our industrial community, and we are pleased to share their success story as their company continues to flourish in the SouthernCarolina Alliance region. SCA looks forward to working with Master Steel in the coming years as the company continues to grow,” SouthernCarolina Alliance President and CEO Danny Black said in the release.
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