TRENTON, S.C., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power
Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer and manufacturer of
energy technology solutions and other power products, today
celebrated the grand opening of its newest manufacturing, assembly,
and distribution operation in Trenton, with a ceremony attended by
South Carolina Governor
Henry McMaster, along with other
state and local officials. The new Generac facility supports the
increased national demand for home standby generators and
associated energy technologies and serves as a strategically
important distribution center for the Company in the southeastern
part of the United States.
The grand opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony with
remarks from Governor McMaster and Edgefield County Council
Chairman Scott Cooper, and was also
attended by State Senator Shane
Massey, State Representative Bill
Hixon, State Representative Bill
Clyburn and Generac executives. During the ceremony, the
Edgefield County Legislative Delegation recognized Generac and the
Company's significant contribution to the region.
"It has not been a full calendar year since Generac announced
operations in South Carolina, and
they have already made a lasting impact in Edgefield County," said Gov. Henry McMaster. "Generac has already created
hundreds of jobs in Trenton and
will end up employing a total of 750 people in the Palmetto State
by the end of the year. For that, we could not be more grateful. We
are proud to have Generac as a member of our state's business
community, and we look forward to this partnership for years to
come."
"We're thrilled to be building even more of our innovative
products in this new facility," said Tom
Pettit, chief operations officer of Generac. "The addition
of this new plant helps us to meet the growing demand for our
technologies and efficiently distribute our products to customers
throughout the southeastern United
States."
"Generac hit the ground running in Edgefield County. Upfitting their facility,
hiring their workforce, beginning production and community
involvement all within six months," said Edgefield County Council
Chairman Scott Cooper. "We are glad
they chose our county and can't wait for them to have even more
success."
In February 2021, Generac
purchased the 421,000-square-foot manufacturing, distribution, and
office facility located at 30 Generac Way, formerly Industrial Park
Blvd., in Trenton. The Company
then started operations at the facility in early July. Individuals
seeking career opportunities at the Trenton plant can learn more and apply on the
Generac careers webpage.
For more information about the Trenton plant or other Generac news, visit
www.generac.com.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC)
is a leading energy technology company that provides advanced power
grid software solutions, backup and prime power systems for home
and industrial applications, solar + battery storage solutions,
virtual power plant platforms and engine- and battery-powered tools
and equipment. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first
affordable backup generator and later created the category of
automatic home standby generator - a market in which nearly eight
of ten generators sold is a Generac. The company is committed to
sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the
21st century electrical grid.
Contact:
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Tami Kou
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Tami.Kou@Generac.com
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262-544-4811 Ext.
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