Advanced Metalworks, a company specializing in metal fabrication, has announced plans to expand its operations in Anderson County, South Carolina. The expansion includes a $10.5 million investment and is expected to create 69 new jobs.
The company provides services such as laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, and computer numerical control (CNC) machining. Advanced Metalworks will consolidate its two existing Anderson County facilities into a newly purchased 156,000-square-foot building at 117 Blake Dairy Road in Belton. This move aims to increase the company’s fabrication and machining capacity with the addition of new equipment.
Operations at the new facility are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Job seekers interested in working for Advanced Metalworks can find more information on the company’s careers page.
Wesley Boggs, President of Advanced Metalworks, LLC stated: “Advanced Metalworks is proud to announce our expansion to Belton, S.C. This expansion, including at least $10 million in capital investments, demonstrates our commitment to serving customers and loyalty to the community where we live, work and worship. The expansion will elevate our ability to meet customers’ current and future demands while creating upwards of 60 jobs over the next five years in the Belton community. We look forward to partnering with the city of Belton and Anderson County in the endeavor to keep manufacturing jobs local in the metal manufacturing and machining industry.”
Governor Henry McMaster commented: “Today’s announcement is another great victory for the Upstate. Advanced Metalworks’ expansion and the 69 new jobs it brings to Anderson County will have a lasting impact in the region, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership with the company in the years ahead.”
Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III said: “Congratulations to Advanced Metalworks on expanding and investing $10.5 million in Anderson County. This announcement is a testament to the company’s commitment to South Carolina, and we are grateful for the new opportunities it will create in the community.”
Anderson County Councilman Greg Elgin remarked: “I am excited to welcome Advanced Metalworks to the Belton community, along with the positive growth in job opportunities and economic benefits for the county, and I look forward to continuing our successful partnership.”
Belton Mayor Eleanor Dorn added: “The city of Belton is proud to welcome Advanced Metalworks to our community. Advanced Metalworks will bring a long-lasting economic impact to the city. We are thankful for the opportunities and resources that this company will add to the city of Belton. Welcome home Advanced Metalworks and the Boggs family!”
The decision by Advanced Metalworks follows recent trends of companies investing in South Carolina’s Upstate region as part of efforts aimed at supporting local economies through job creation.