Softee Supreme Diaper Corporation to Locate Operations in Marion County

Aug. 10, 2009

$6 million Investment expected to generate 262 new jobs. “We are pleased to expand our operations to Marion County. Our company spent considerable time looking for a place for our operations, and Marion County seemed like the perfect fit for us. The business environment is excellent and we will be able to tap into a strong, available labor force. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Collin Brown, President of Softee Supreme.

Softee Supreme will expand and locate operations in the Fabric Resources building, a 284,000 square foot building on U.S. Highway 76 in Mullins, where the company will manufacture its lines of private label diapers. Over the past decade, the company has consistently added customers and seen its products reach into international markets.

This announcement is another sign that efforts to strengthen South Carolina’s business climate are working to attract new jobs and investments. We remain committed to improving the state’s economic soil conditions, and this announcement indeed reminds us how vital that commitment is. It’s also a positive reflection of the skilled workforce of Marion County –and I’d thank Softee Supreme, the Department of Commerce, and people around the Marion County community for their efforts in making these jobs a reality,” said Gov. Mark Sanford.

“Today represents an aggressive, cooperative spirit between many entities,” said Rodney Berry, Marion County Economic Development Director. “This spirit is responsible for putting a portion of our citizens back to work. For others it sends a message of hope, and a statement from our county and state that we are working tirelessly to provide job opportunities. We looked forward to supporting Softee Supreme and believe their leadership and product has the company poised to grow and prosper in the great County of Marion.”