Joe Wilson

Scotsman Ice Systems has announced plans for a $9 million expansion for its manufacturing facility in Fairfax. The company also expects to create 25 new jobs.

Scotsman Ice manufactures a number of ice machine products for food and beverage service, hotel and health care industries.

“This expansion will help us to meet growing demand from our customers. Allendale County is a great fit for Scotsman Ice Systems, providing us with an excellent business environment and a skilled workforce to meet our needs. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Greg Jarvis, plant manager for Scotsman Ice Systems.

The company expects to begin hiring for the positions in the middle part of 2010, and will be working with the local One Stop at that time.

The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Allendale County and the SouthernCarolina Alliance joined in the announcement.

Scotsman Ice Systems is a global manufacturer of commercial ice machines with related products including storage bins, ice and water dispensers, high-end residential ice machines and wine storage units. The company distributes its products in more than 100 countries to a range of end market customers that include quick-serve and full-service restaurants, hotels and hospitality venues, health care facilities, food retailers, and education, government and military facilities. For more information, visit www.scotsman-ice.com.

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