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American Truetzschler Announces Expansion in South Carolina

Feb. 16, 2010

American Truetzschler Inc., a Charlotte, N.C.-based manufacturer of machinery for spinning preparation and nonwovens, will expand its operations in Greer, S.C., as the result of a recent acquisition.

Josh Cable

The $3.5 million investment is expected to generate 30 new jobs, according to the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

Our operations in Greer are an important part of our companys total manufacturing capacity, and we are pleased to expand our production capabilities with a facility there, said Detlef Jaekel, vice president of the Technical Division at American Truetzschler. South Carolina will provide us with an excellent business environment and a skilled workforce to suit our needs. We are pleased to move forward with our operations in South Carolinas Upstate.

American Truetzschler, a subsidiary of Trtzschler Group, acquired production facilities and intellectual property last year from now-defunct John D. Hollingsworth on Wheels Inc. The company will use the acquired equipment in its new facility, and intends to continue the former companys production program.

The company also has taken on former Hollingsworth employees, including those in field service and sales and marketing. The investment will allow the company to expand its textile machinery and card clothing manufacturing operations.

American Truetzschler will begin adding equipment to the facility immediately, according to the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

About the Author

Josh Cable | Former Senior Editor

Former Senior Editor Josh Cable covered innovation issues -- including trends and best practices in R&D, process improvement and product development. He also reported on the best practices of the most successful companies and executives in the world of transportation manufacturing, which encompasses the aerospace, automotive, rail and shipbuilding sectors.

Josh also led the IndustryWeek Manufacturing Hall of Fame, IW’s annual tribute to the most influential executives and thought leaders in U.S. manufacturing history.

Before joining IndustryWeek, Josh was the editor-in-chief of Penton Media’s Government Product News and Government Procurement. He also was an award-winning beat reporter for several small newspapers in Northeast Ohio.

Josh received his BFA in creative writing from Bowling Green University, and continued his professional development through course-work at Ohio University and Cuyahoga Community College.

A lifelong resident of the Buckeye State, Josh currently lives in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland. When the weather cooperates, you’ll find him riding his bike to work, exercising his green thumb in the backyard or playing ultimate Frisbee.