Electric cable manufacturer plans $400M expansion in SC

A company that makes high-voltage electrical cable is expanding its manufacturing plant in South Carolina.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 415

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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A company that makes high-voltage electrical cable for utilities, solar, rail and more is expanding its manufacturing plant in Orangeburg, with plans to hire more than 100 new employees.

The Okonite Company announced Tuesday it would invest $400 million in a new, 552,000-square-foot building on its existing site near the Orangeburg Municipal airport.

South Carolina will spend $1.5 million in grant funding on the site, building a rail spur, grading and constructing the plant.

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