10/7/2015 7:04:00 PM
HEADLINES

Superior Washer & Gasket Corp., Bay State Cable Ties and American Fasteners Co. Ltd. have announced expansion of fastener manufacturing in the U.S.

 •  Superior Washer & Gasket Corp. is adding 15,000 sq ft to its South Carolina plant and increasing the number of power presses from 118 to 130.

Founded in 1972, Superior has a plant in New York in addition to the Rock Hill, SC facility. Web: SuperiorWasher.com

 •  Bay State Cable Ties is creating 40 jobs with a 4,000 sq ft addition at its Florida plant.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott participated in the September 24 Bay State ribbon cutting.

“When I made the decision to relocate this business in 2004, I talked with the governor, and he was extremely supportive,” Bay State CEO and founder Robert Sires told FIN. “We chose Florida over several other states because of their business-friendly policies,” he added.

Bay State now totals 75,000 sq ft.

Sires said the expansion is a result of “a strong government and private business partnership” – including Enterprise Florida, the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County and Career Source Okaloosa.

Sires predicted Bay State will double its size within five years.

“It is so important to create jobs here in America; we remain committed to American manufacturing, and look forward to continued success and growth here in Florida,” Sires said.

Scott noted Bay State had had considered relocating to other state but “ultimately chose to expand in Florida because Bay State Cable ties knows Florida is the best place for their business.  He presented the Governor’s Business Ambassador medal to Sires.

Bay State manufactures nylon cable ties 24/7/365 at 5680 John Givens Rd., Crestview, FL 32539. Web: BayStateCableTies.com

•  American Fasteners president Alan Brown announced the company is “proud to be bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.A.” by installing its first collated nail line in California this year.  

American Fasteners produces nails, clips, wire staples and rebar tie wire in Mira Loma, CA. Web: americanfastenersco.com