Tyson Steel selects Pickens County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Tyson Steel Building Products (Tyson Steel), a producer of pre-engineered metal buildings, today announced it selects Pickens County for its first South Carolina operation. The company's $15.15 million investment will create approximately 20 new jobs.

Founded in 1976 by James L. Tyson, Tyson Steel is a family-owned company that designs and installs pre-engineered metal buildings for residential, commercial and agricultural use.

The company's new 96,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, located at 180 Ann Drive in Liberty, will produce comprehensive components for its metal buildings.

Operations are expected to be online by spring 2027. Individuals interested in joining the Tyson Steel team should call the company's corporate office in Doerun, Georgia (229-776-7588).

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"The opening of our Liberty facility represents far more than an expansion of our manufacturing footprint - it reflects Tyson Steel Building Products' long-term commitment to serving customers with greater speed, capacity and reliability throughout the Southeast. The Palmetto State, and particularly the Upstate, offers an exceptional workforce with close proximity to the Pickens County Career and Technology Center, a strong business climate and strategic access to the markets we serve. We are proud to invest in this community, create new opportunities for skilled employees and strengthen the partnerships that have fueled our growth for decades. This facility positions us for the future while reinforcing our commitment to quality, innovation and delivering outstanding value to every customer we serve." -Tyson Steel Building Products Owners Brad and Jody Tyson

"We are proud to welcome Tyson Steel to the Palmetto State. The company's decision to bring approximately 20 new jobs to Pickens County is a win for South Carolina and our thriving manufacturing industry." -Gov. Henry McMaster

"Tyson Steel's $15.15 million investment in Pickens County reflects the capabilities of South Carolina's skilled workforce. Congratulations to Tyson Steel on its new operation in the Upstate." -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

"Pickens County is proud to welcome Tyson Steel and its 50 years of family-owned manufacturing experience to Liberty. A $15.15 million investment and approximately 20 new jobs are great news for our community. We appreciate the Tyson family choosing Pickens County and look forward to having them as a part of our community for many years to come." -Pickens County Council Chairman Alex Saitta

FIVE FAST FACTS


• Tyson Steel Building Products (Tyson Steel) selects Pickens County for its first South Carolina operation.
  
• The company's $15.15 million investment will create approximately 20 new jobs.
  
• Tyson Steel is a producer of pre-engineered metal buildings.
  
• The company will be located at 180 Ann Drive in Liberty, S.C.
  
• Individuals interested in joining the Tyson Steel team should call the company's corporate office in Doerun, Georgia (229-776-7588).