New operation will add 120 new
jobs to Spartanburg County
Greenville, Michigan (March 17, 2008) Master Precision
Global, LLC “MP Global”, a Michigan based manufacturer of
plastic/electronic assemblies, injection mold tooling, and
lighting innovations, will locate their new Southeastern
manufacturing and distribution facility in Duncan,
Spartanburg County, South Carolina. MP Global will invest
$7.25 million in this new operation and will create 120 new
jobs in the area.
“The Southeast is the premier manufacturing region of the
country. We are thrilled to be establishing ourselves
right in Spartanburg County – the center of activity,” said
Stephen Drake, the President of MP Global. “Our
manufacturing style is perfect for this area.” Drake’s
company has been involved in the plastic molding industry
for over 40 years. Starting in engineering and mold
building, they have added several specialty services over
the years. Now, Master Precision Global is a full service
product and sub-system supplier. MP Global optimizes the
right combination of domestic and offshore resources to meet
program requirements – providing high value, cost effective
solutions to all customers.
“Dr. Dan Terhune has a vision of creating a full scale
manufacturing environment which would enable out-of-state
companies to create a presence in Spartanburg County – and
we are excited to be involved in that vision,” said Drake.
“To also have Spartanburg County Council support this,
creates a powerful team that will attract businesses for
years to come.”
MP Global is partnering with Spartanburg Community College
to launch their operation, which will utilize 42,000 sq ft
of manufacturing space in the new Tyger River Accelerated
Business Center. “Spartanburg County offers us the absolute
best environment to be successful in South Carolina. Our
goal is to make this a win-win for everyone. MP Global can
grow and diversify our business while having a positive
impact on the economics of the area,” says Bob Bronsink,
Southeast Business Unit Manager of MP Global. “Setting up
initially at Tyger River Campus is a strategically powerful
step for our organization. The available facility allows us
to get MP Global
operations up and running efficiently, grow our business,
and train our workforce – all at the same time. Tyger River
was a deciding factor in choosing Spartanburg County.”
“There are several individuals we need to thank who have
lent us tremendous support during the planning phase of
this project,” says Patrick Kinstle, Chief Financial Officer
of MP Global. “Carter Smith, Executive Vice President
Economic Futures Group at the Spartanburg Area Chamber of
Commerce, Mike Forrester, Director of Economic
Development at Spartanburg Community College, and the SC
Department of Commerce. These gentlemen and
their teams have succeeded at piecing together a package of
financial incentives that are of tremendous value to us
and go a long way toward contributing to both our decision
to come to South Carolina, specifically Spartanburg
County, and our planned success of the project. We
congratulate them for all of their efforts.”
The Company
MP Global is a medium-size company with a global scope of
business. They have a broad portfolio of services and
the proven capability to take product from concept through
manufacturing and distribution. Currently MP Global has
business activities in China, Mexico, and in Michigan.
For Information, go to www.masterprecision.com or contact:
Bob Bronsink Steve Drake
Southeast Business Unit Manager President
616-889-6061 616-754-5483
bbronsink@masterprecision.com,
sdrake@masterprecision.com