# Evonik to build precipitated silica plant in Goose Creek, South Carolina

Evonik Corporation is building a precipitated silica plant at the Charleston International Manufacturing Center in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The $120 million investment will create more than 50 jobs. Construction begins December 2016, completion expected by mid-2018.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2016-12-13
- Where: Goose Creek, Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
- Value: $120.0M
- Jobs: 50
- Starts operating: Jul 2018
- Status: under construction
- Products: precipitated silica
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Evonik](https://endata.com/companies/15139.md)

## Sources

- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/evonik-corporation-launching-manufacturing-operations-in-berkeley-county/), 2016-12-13: "We are excited to welcome Evonik Corporation to the South Carolina family and to congratulate its leadership on the decision to invest in our people and our state."

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