In March 2015, Worthington Industries announced it will close its Florence facility.
Altogether over 550 jobs trimmed company-wide, due to what the company says is slowdown in the oil and gas industry.
It includes the over 300 jobs that will be lost alone in Florence.
The Florence facility is located at 3280 General William W Drive.
However, according to the Department of Commerce Florence County was awarded $500,000 for building improvements related to the company, in 2013.
Allison Skipper with S.C. Department of Commerce says Worthington has reimbursed the state for the $500,000 grant in full.
The Florence facility is set to close in September.
Worthington has brought in a rapid response team to help employees find jobs.
Worthington is a value-added steel processor, providing customers with wide ranging capabilities, products and services for a variety of markets including automotive, construction and agriculture.
The company is the leading global supplier of pressure tanks and cylinders.
The company manufactures a host of pressure cylinders products for industrial gas and cryogenic applications, transportation and alternative fuel storage, oil and gas equipment, and consumer brand retail products, including BernzOmatic, Coleman and Balloon Time.
