Chemical manufacturer expands operations in Sumter County

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SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)–  Nova Molecular Technologies (Nova) is expanding its operations in Sumter County, says the Governor’s office.

According to a press release, the company will invest $23.75 million that will bring forth 20 new jobs.

The company was founded in Texas in 1991 and since its establishing in Sumter County in 2014, Nova has expanded to four Sumter County locations.

“We are grateful for the partnership with Sumter Economic Development and support from our local and state government partners as it allows us to move into our next phase of expansion in Sumter that supports our long-term growth objectives. It also ignites opportunity to boost our employee base and benefit Sumter and the State of South Carolina,” says Nova Molecular Technologies CEO Chris Adams.

The expansion is expected to be complete by 2028 and will add additional square footage to its existing location at 1123 Race Track Road.