Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Expanding Operations near Charleston
Sportsman Boats Manufacturing is expanding its existing operations in Summerville, South Carolina. To grow its facility, the company is investing $3.5 million and creating 100 new jobs . Sportsman’s product offerings currently include 21 models of center consoles and bay boats. Ranging in size from 17-31 feet, the boats are designed for saltwater enthusiasts.
“Sportsman Boats is proud to have roots here in South Carolina and Dorchester County, and we are excited about our continued growth. It is refreshing to live and work in a state that is pro-business and to be able to work with local and state officials to help provide good jobs for our fellow citizens,” said Sportsman Boats President Tommy Hancock.
The company will be adding 70,000 square feet of production space to its existing facility to accommodate the growth of its upholstery, welding and small part fabrication operations. In addition, Sportsman Boats has just completed an 800-kilowatt (kW) solar power system mounted on the roof of its facility. The state-of-the-art technology is designed to bolster the company’s ongoing sustainability efforts.
Hiring for the new positions is already underway, and interested applicants should send resumes to Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, P.O. Box 2100, Summerville, S.C. 29484.