Devro plans new processing line at Swansea plant

Devro plans to increase production at its Calhoun County facility with a new processing line and a building expansion, according to a September 23 announcement from the South Carolina Department of Commerce. The project is expected to create 19 jobs.

The work at 785 Old Swamp Road in Swansea will add space for preparing raw materials as well as additional processing capacity. Commerce identified 2028 as the expected date for the expanded operations to come online, without specifying a month.

Devro makes edible films and coatings, including collagen casings and gels used by the meat industry. The business has operated for more than 85 years and has seven manufacturing plants and four sales offices, according to the state release. Its Swansea plant is part of that production network.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded Calhoun County a $250,000 Set-Aside grant to assist with site preparation and building construction. Commerce directed prospective job applicants to Devro’s careers page. The release did not give a total private investment amount.