Smartpress, a commercial online printing company, has announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Spartanburg County. The $9.6 million investment is expected to create 150 new jobs.
Headquartered in Minnesota, Smartpress is known as one of the fastest-growing printers in North America for businesses and creative professionals. The company operates from seven locations across the United States and ships hundreds of orders daily.
The new facility will be located at 1061 Duncan Reidville Road in Duncan, spanning 94,000 square feet. This strategic move aims to better serve East Coast customers. Operations are projected to commence in November 2024. Those interested in joining the team can visit Smartpress' careers page.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project.
“Our decision to expand Smartpress into South Carolina was driven by the region’s dynamic population growth and a talented workforce eager for opportunity. We are proud to bring our 100% employee-owned company to Spartanburg County, knowing the local community will play a key role in our continued success and innovation in print production,” said Smartpress Vice President Matt Chapman.
“South Carolina is an ideal location for a company like Smartpress to establish operations. We congratulate the company on this $9.6 million investment in Spartanburg County and look forward to a strong and successful partnership,” stated Gov. Henry McMaster.
“We are delighted Smartpress is expanding into South Carolina, creating 150 jobs and joining our state’s thriving business community. This investment in Spartanburg County showcases the company’s commitment to our state, and we are excited to witness Smartpress’ success in the Upstate,” commented Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.
“The investment Smartpress is making in Spartanburg County is impressive, and we’re grateful to play a role in the company’s expansion of services nationwide,” added Spartanburg County Council Vice Chairman and Economic Development Committee Chairman David Britt.
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