# PRET Advanced Materials expands Florence County facility with $18.5M investment

PRET Advanced Materials LLC is expanding its operations in Florence County, South Carolina, with an $18.5 million investment that will create 74 new jobs. The company is adding new equipment and improvements to its facility to meet demand for new products.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-12-11
- Where: Johnsonville, Florence County, South Carolina, United States
- Value: $18.5M
- Jobs: 74
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: announced
- Products: thermoplastic resins
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [PRET Advanced Materials](https://endata.com/companies/89083.md)

## Sources

- [wmbfnews.com](https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/12/11/advanced-materials-company-expands-pee-dee-operations-creating-74-new-jobs/), 2025-12-11: "PRET Advanced Materials’ $18.5 million investment is a testament to the company’s commitment to South Carolina."
- [plasticstoday.com](https://www.plasticstoday.com/materials/pret-advanced-materials-expands-south-carolina-operations), 2025-12-12: "This continued strong growth reflects Pret's confidence in both our people and our long-standing relationship with Florence County."

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