Palmetto State News

A $107 million investment and 400 new jobs are bound for Union County after biotech synthetic leather company MycoWorks said it will expand operations in the area.

MycoWorks specializes in mycelium-grown materials for use as luxury leather alternatives, a release from Gov. Henry McMaster's office said.

"Deciding where to lay down roots was a big decision, but the partnership offered by state and local officials in combination with access to talent and amenities in the area made it easy," MycoWorks COO Doug Hardesty said in the release. "We look forward to growing a world class team and operation in Union County, South Carolina."

The company will construct a new facility at 260 Midway Drive in Union to boost production of its flagship luxury leather alternative product, Reishi, a synthetic that resembles organic animal leathers and decreases environmental impacts, while decreasing the burden on supply chain constraints.. 

"More and more innovative and sustainable companies are finding that South Carolina is an ideal location to establish operations, and we welcome MycoWorks to that growing roster of businesses," McMaster said in the release. "The $107 million investment and creation of 400 new jobs will make a significant impact in Union County and beyond."

The new facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2023. 

Prospective employees should email the company at talent@mycoworks.com.

"We are at a time of great transformation among various industries, and companies like MycoWorks are paving the way in their arena," state Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III said in the release. "We welcome this groundbreaking business to South Carolina and look forward to watching them succeed for years to come."