Wagner Announces Investment in Charleston County, SC

A global manufacturer of systems for the surface finishing of liquid paints, powder coating and adhesives, is launching a new application center operation in Charleston County. Wagner Systems Inc. announced a capital investment of $2.3 million in a new development will lead to the creation of more than 30 jobs over the next five years.

“Wagner’s vision is to be the most innovative company in fluid and powder applications in everything we do, and we are looking forward to continuing our vision in South Carolina, ” said Martin Rola, Wagner Systems President of the Americas.

Wagner features a full range of coatings products including; fluid delivery, mixing and application products for use in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, infrastructure, domestic appliances, furniture and more. The company has a workforce of more than 1,500 people globally, along with an extensive network of distribution partners.

“South Carolina is full of talented people, and that’s why we know an advanced materials company like Wagner Systems can succeed here,” said Gov. Henry McMaster. “We are grateful to the company’s leadership for the commitment they have shown to our state with this investment, and look forward to seeing what this partnership will mean for our state and for this great company in the future.”

Expected to be operational by the latter part of summer 2017, the company’s new Charleston County application center will be located in the Atlas Commerce Center at 8351 Palmetto Commerce Parkway in Ladson, S.C. This new operation will augment Wagner’s existing facilities in Chicago and Denver.