A metal fabrication and machine shop is expanding operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $16 million investment will create 32 new jobs, according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
Founded in 1994, LaserForm & Machine Inc. produces low- and high-volume quantities. The company’s capabilities include laser cutting, forming, turret punching, welding, machining and powder coating, the release stated.
“We are excited and grateful for the opportunity to expand our operations in Kershaw County,” LaserForm & Machine General Manager Chris M. Cromer said in the release. “This expansion represents a significant investment by our company which will allow us to better support our current customer base while also positioning us to aggressively pursue future opportunities. We very much appreciate the support received from Kershaw County and look forward to growing our relationship in the future.”
LaserForm & Machine will expand its Kershaw County metal fabrication operation by purchasing a 101,000-square-foot facility located at 412 Groves St. in Lugoff. In addition to its existing Kershaw County operation, which will remain operational, the company also operates a facility in Richland County, according to the release.
“We are thrilled to celebrate LaserForm & Machine Inc. creating quality jobs and investing heavily in Kershaw County,” County Council Chairman Ben Connell said in the release. “We’re grateful to LaserForm’s leaders for choosing to expand in Kershaw County, and we look forward to seeing the company grow and prosper here.”
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Operations are expected to be online in the second quarter of 2025. Individuals interested in joining the LaserForm & Machine team should visit the company’s careers page.
“We are excited to celebrate this significant expansion in Kershaw County as LaserForm & Machine Inc. continues to grow, showcasing their confidence in our region’s potential,” Central SC Alliance Chairman Matthew Shaffer said in the release. “This milestone reflects the remarkable momentum building across South Carolina, and we couldn’t be prouder of Kershaw County and the ongoing progress in the Central SC region.”
The Commerce Department’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $200,000 Set-Aside grant to Kershaw County to assist with the costs of building renovations.
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