COLUMBIA, S.C. (Press Release) – Expert Machine & Fabrication, LLC a manufacturer of various engineered and fabricated products is expanding its operations in Dillon County.

The company will be investing $2.6 million in the expansion, adding an expected 25 new jobs over five years in Latta, S.C.Founded in 1999, the family-owned Expert Machine & Fabrication manufactures products primarily for the housing industry. The company also serves the military, manufacturing and electrical industries. To meet increased customer demand from these industries, Expert Machine & Fabrication has decided to relocate to a new, larger facility in Latta, S.C.

The new, 21,000-square-foot facility, located at 109 Academy Street in Latta, is nearly triple the size of Expert Machine & Fabrication’s existing site, allowing the company the opportunity to upgrade its existing equipment and add new equipment to its operations. The addition of 25 new employees over the next five years will more than triple its workforce to 36.

Hiring for the new positions is expected to begin in early to mid-2015. Anyone interested in obtaining more information on the open positions or the company itself should visit the business or call 843-752-0046.

The Rural Infrastructure Authority has approved a $75,000 grant to Dillon County to assist with the cost of real property improvements.