GREER, S.C. — Marsh Bell Construction is pleased to announce it has been selected as the Design-Build General Contractor for United Composite Materials, LLC’s first South Carolina manufacturing facility. The project, representing a $17.5 million investment, is located at 1446 S. Buncombe Road in Greer and is expected to create 50 new jobs for the Greenville County community.
Marsh Bell Construction is working closely with United Composite Materials to convert this existing facility into an advanced manufacturing plant, which they will use to supply the North American sports and leisure markets with advanced carbon composite material.
“It is an honor to be selected by United Composite Materials to deliver their latest capital investment,” said Paul M. Westberry, CEO of Marsh Bell Construction. “We look forward to welcoming them to the Upstate of South Carolina along with the jobs, opportunities, and lasting impact this facility will bring to Greer and the surrounding community.”
Steve Garrette, Managing Director of United Composite Materials, added: “UCM is excited to bring domestically manufactured advanced composite materials to our North American customers. We have more than 20 years of experience designing and building composite materials for US customers from our overseas manufacturing locations. We will now manufacture these locally in the US increasing our ability to respond quicker with the latest technologically advanced US-built equipment and materials. Marsh Bell Construction is proving to be a valuable resource for our project and our ability to successfully meet our goals. We are grateful for their partnership and service.”
Marsh Bell Construction Company has served the Upstate of South Carolina as an unlimited general contractor since 1984, with experience across more than 2,000 successfully completed projects spanning multiple industries including manufacturing, education, retail, healthcare, industrial, automotive dealerships, and churches.