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Sunday, March 29, 2015 Aiken Industries
AmbioPharm
Aiken Industries produces quality contract apparel and has been in business since 1962. Initially a contract clothing producer, the company began non-apparel production in the early 1990s. In 2004, they diversified the product line capabilities even more by building a controlled environment clean room for sewing lap sponges used in operating rooms. Now they use a second clean room to cut, assemble and package bandages for a large healthcare company. The Richland Ave. facility is 28,000 square feet and has enough room for future expansion.
AmbioPharm, Inc. produces pharmaceutical-grade peptides that are used as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals. The North Augusta facility employs 45 people and is 20,000 square feet, housing laboratories and offices. AmbioPharm is an industry leader, having developed a unique service that allows them to produce peptides quickly and at the lowest possible cost to the consumer. The peptides are used in a variety of applications, including medical studies, vaccines and generic drugs.
Aiken Precision Technologies
ASCO Valve
Aiken Precision Technologies is an automotive parts manufacturer. Located on 6.14 acres in the Verenes Industrial Park, production takes place in a 59,000 square foot facility. Established in 2002, the company employs about 42 workers. The company provides a wide range of production capability from 2 to 55 mm material processing formers which covers all types of automobile parts produced from wire rod.
ASCO is the worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of quality solenoid valves, products designed to control the flow of air, gas, water, oil and steam. ASCO, a division of Emerson Electric, offers a comprehensive line of over 50,000 products that are made, packaged and shipped with a focus on efficiency and speed. ASCO products have applications in many industries, including: analytical and diagnostic equipment, automotive and tire, biofuel, chemical, combustion, food and beverage, medical equipment, oil and gas, packaging, power, refining and wastewater. The Aiken facility employs over 350 people.
Allnex Industries, Specialty Chemicals & Coatings
Augusta Concrete Block
Allnex is a global company that supplies resins and specialty coatings used in architecture and industry. Formerly known as Cytec, they have two manufacturing facilities in Aiken County, one in North Augusta and one in Langley, which together employ about 135 people. The company is recognized as a specialty chemicals pioneer and offers a portfolio of high quality, innovative liquid resins and additives, radiation cured and powder coating resins, and crosslinkers for use on wood, metal, plastic, and other surfaces.
Augusta Concrete Block is a local manufacturer of hi-test concrete block. In business since 1946, the company provides normal and lightweight masonry units to local contractors and builders, as well as architectural block, retaining wall products, cap block, geo-textile fabric and aggregates. Augusta Concrete Block employs 22 people and is a family-owned and operated business. The company believes in giving back to the community. They donate thousands of blocks to Habitat for Humanity and support local schools and recreational sports teams.
1910 Richland Ave., Aiken, SC 29801, 648-5467
50 Beloit Street, Verenes Industrial Park, Aiken, SC 29805
North Augusta and Langley, 593-4461
1024 Dittman Court, North Augusta, SC 29842, 415-921-3593
1561 Columbia Hwy., Aiken, SC 2980, 641-9200
6269 Jefferson Davis Hwy., North Augusta, SC 29841, 803-279-7620
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