BISHOPVILLE, S.C.—Russian carbon black producer Omsk Carbon is planning to set up a distribution location in the 117,865-sq.-ft. former Alstrom building in the Interstate 20 Industrial Park in Bishopville, according to a local press release.
TheLink, an economic development alliance representing Lee and Sumter counties, said in a March statement that the plant was expected to be operational by the end of April, citing manager of communication and strategic initiatives for Sumter economic development Erika Williams.
The Bishopville Omsk facility will serve the South Carolina tire industry and partner with a variety of companies including Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Giti and Trelleborg.