First Quality Begins Construction, Hiring

     Last week, First Quality Enterprises took ownership of the former Shaw Industries property and began construction of its new facility in Anderson.  In May, First Quality Tissue announced it would establish a manufacturing facility utilizing a state-of-the-art Thru-Air-Dried (TAD) technology and a complete line of converting equipment, significantly expanding its capacity and commitment to the tissue and towel industry.            The company plans to invest $1 billion and create 1,000 new jobs to support its new production facility in Anderson County, South Carolina.

In addition to First Quality's plans to create 1,000 new direct jobs over time, construction of the new facilities will generate an immediate impact with an additional 550 construction jobs.

     First Quality Tissue expects the initial operations to commence in 2011 and will begin the hiring process in the third quarter of 2010.  The company anticipates hiring 200 positions at that time.  readySC™ will assist with hiring and training of new employees for the new Anderson County facility.  Individuals interested in applying for positions should visit the S.C. Tech Jobs Web site at www.sctechjobs.com in the months ahead.

Last week, First Quality Enterprises took ownership of the former Shaw Industries property and began construction of its new facility in Anderson.  In May, First Quality Tissue announced it would establish a manufacturing facility utilizing a state-of-the-art Thru-Air-Dried (TAD) technology and a complete line of converting equipment, significantly expanding its capacity and commitment to the tissue and towel industry.        The company plans to invest $1 billion and create 1,000 new jobs to support its new production facility in Anderson County, South Carolina.
In addition to First Quality's plans to create 1,000 new direct jobs over time, construction of the new facilities will generate an immediate impact with an additional 550 construction jobs.
     First Quality Tissue expects the initial operations to commence in 2011 and will begin the hiring process in the third quarter of 2010.  The company anticipates hiring 200 positions at that time.  readySC™ will assist with hiring and training of new employees for the new Anderson County facility.  Individuals interested in applying for positions should visit the S.C. Tech Jobs Web site at www.sctechjobs.com in the months ahead.