A global manufacturer of copper wire is establishing its first South Carolina location in Fairfield County.
Mega Metal’s $34 million investment will create 135 new jobs, according to a news release.
Located at 364 Blue Granite Parkway in Ridgeway, Mega Metal’s 91,000-square-foot facility will manufacture superfine electrolytic oxygen-free (EOF) copper wire, the release stated. Once fully operational, the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is expected to produce 55 million pounds of wire annually.
“This investment in Fairfield County is not only a manufacturing milestone — it is a reflection of our long-term commitment to the North American market,” Mega Metal Inc. Board Chairman Cuneyt Turgut said in the release. “We are proud to grow alongside the state of South Carolina, contribute to the regional economy and build a foundation of industrial excellence.
“Through this investment, Mega Metal is poised to become a key player in the U.S. supply chain, offering strategic support to high-demand industries across the continent.”
Headquartered in Turkey, Mega Metal manufactures copper wire to serve critical industries including automotive, medical, aerospace and defense, and more, according to the release. The company has over 700 employees and distributes products to more than 30 countries.
“We’re thrilled that Mega Metal saw the incredible potential in Fairfield County and made the decision to grow with us,” Fairfield County Council Chairman Clarence Gilbert said in the release. “This project is a big win — not just for creating new opportunities right here in our community, but for boosting South Carolina’s supply chain in a powerful way.”
Operations are expected to be online in September 2025.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project, the release stated.
”Fairfield County celebrates the arrival of Mega Metal, bringing 135 new jobs and a $34 million investment to the central region of South Carolina,” Central SC Alliance Chairman Matthew Shaffer said in the release. “With a strong foundation in industries thriving here, we’re confident they’ll achieve great success here in the heart of our state.”
Source: columbiabusinessreport