Glen Raven to Add 10 Jobs; Boosts Investment $13.5 M

Glen Raven, Inc., a gloabal leader in high-performance fabrics, is expanding its Anderson County Sunbrella® manufacturing center through a $13.5 million investment that is expected to create 10 new jobs. 

Glen Raven's Anderson Plant is the company's largest manufacturing center for its market-leading Sunbrella brand of fabrics for awning, marine and upholstery applications. the one-million-square-foot business center is operated by Glen Raven Custom Fabrics and includes highly automated, vertically integrated manufacturing facilities along with research and new product development. 

Glen Raven began manufacturing Sunbrella fabrics in Anderson County in 1986 and in 1994 built Anderson Plant, drawing upon the latest in manufacturing technology from around the world. Located at 4665 Liberty Highway, the ultramodern Anderson Plant today employs more than 600 associates. 

Founded in 1880, Glen Raven, Inc. today markets products in more than 130 countries worldwide, serving markets that include solar protection, marine, furniture, protective workgear, geogrid, automotive and water filtration. The family-owned company operates manufactuing, marketing and customer service business centers in North and South America, Europe, China and India. 

To view all available positions, visit Glen Raven's career page at www.glenraven.com. Additionally, interested candidates may email resumes to careers@glenraven.com. 

"I am happy to congratulate Glen Raven on the expansion of their manufacturing facility in Anderson County. Glen Raven has been and exemplary role model in our industry neighborhood." said Anderson County Councilman Tom Allen. "Not only do they already provide more than 600 residents with jobs, but they proactively champion healthy lifestyles for their employees and support county-wide events that promote a vibrant, healthy community. This new $13.5 million investment and 10 new jobs are a bonus to District 4. It is truly satisfying to see such a wonderful company flourish and we are proud they call Anderson County home." 

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Glen Raven's exisitng manufacturing operations in Anderson County today have more than 600 employees.
• $13.5 million investment expected to create 10 new jobs.
• Glen Raven has been in operation for more than 134 years, currently marketing products in more than 130 countries in segments that include solar protection, marine, furniture, protective workwear, automotive, geogrid and water filtration.
• The company began manufacturing Sunbrella fabrics in Anderson County in 1986 and in 1994 built Anderson Plant.