Advanced Materials
From military grade textiles to high-performance resins and fibers, Greenwood, South Carolina has a long history in advanced materials manufacturing. World renowned companies and a skilled and experienced workforce build the foundation for innovative companies to develop and use the next generation of manufacturing technologies.
Teijin Carbon America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of carbon fiber products, known for its Tenax™ Carbon Fiber, used in a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, and engineering.
Greenwood Mills: Throughout many changes in the American textile industry, Greenwood Mills has always stayed one step ahead – of market forces, of new technologies, and of process innovations. Thanks to the leadership and steady hand of the Self Family, Greenwood Mills continues to be an industry leader and a pillar of its community. At the onset of American involvement in World War II, Greenwood Mills becomes the only mill capable of producing military-grade poplin. This defining moment would establish a trusted relationship with the United States Armed Forces that continues to this day.
Jatco: Jatco is a global plastic molding and manufacturing partner. Multi-shot tools, stack molds, in-mold decorating, clean room, and electronic presses are all part of Jatco’s cutting-edge technology offerings.