A North Carolina-based industrial company announced plans to establish operations in Horry County.
B&B Crane Service, LLC, announced these plans on Monday, according toa press release from Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development. The company will hire about 48 new employees, keep 52 existing employees, and make an investment of about $10 million over the next five years.
“B&B Crane Service LLC, is a crane, rigging and industrial company. The company serves the southeastern Unites States and provides full-service fabrication, crane and rigging, pipping, general plant maintenance, and heavy haul trucking,” says the release. “Industrial services include fabrication of carbon steel and stainless-steel pipe, heavy ductwork, and CNC controlled pipe cutting.”
The company will have a location in the Loris Commerce Park and “will provide a second future location at Ascott Valley in Conway,” adds the release. The company “will hire a range of welders, CNC Operators, supervisory, and support service personnel. Those looking to apply should visit the company’s careers page online at www.bandbcraneservice.com or visit www.SCWorks.com.”
“We are pleased to be making Horry County and its cities our new home where we hope to provide crane and industrial services through bridge and tourism construction, services in the transportation and communication communities, economic development, as well as in-plant industrial services to nearby companies,” said B&B Crane CEO Megan Powell.
“This announcement is just another example of the success that is possible because of the strong partnerships we have across the County, including Horry County Council, the City of Loris, the MBREDC, the SC Department of Commerce, our business community, our educational institutions, and utilities,” said Horry County Council Chairman Mark Lazarus.
“The City of Loris is very excited to welcome B&B Crane Service LLC to our community. Our City Council, staff, and citizens look forward to working with them to ensure their long-term success,” said Todd Harrelson, Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Loris.
