Columbia, S.C. – Tree Brand Packaging, Inc., a manufacturer of wood pallets, skids and specialty crating, is launching its new operations in Orangeburg County. With a capital investment of $1.3 million, the company is projected to create 28 new jobs.

Tree Brand Packaging is a family-owned manufacturer and custom services provider operating in the southeastern U.S. Providing a variety of custom pallets, skids, crates, packaging and more, the company brings more than 20 years of packaging experience and service expertise to design and deliver cost-effective packaging solutions.

Located at 825 Bunch Ford Road in Holly Hill, S.C., the company’s operations are already coming online. For more information on Tree Brand Packaging, visit the company’s website.

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Being closer to our customers in South Carolina is an important part of our strategic growth. In addition to customers, South Carolina offers a healthy and robust forest sector that is an important part of our growth strategy. We are excited to be manufacturing in South Carolina, a great place to live and work.” –Tree Brand Packaging President Chris Helms

“South Carolina is full of talented people, and that’s why we know a company like Tree Brand Packaging can succeed here. This is the beginning of what we know will be a long partnership between our state and this fantastic company.” –Gov. Henry McMaster

“South Carolina continues to see its manufacturing and forestry sectors grow and create jobs. Tree Brand Packaging’s new investment builds on our state’s success in those sectors and strengthens our global reputation. I congratulate Orangeburg County on this tremendous news, and we look forward to what the future has in store for this community.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt 

“Orangeburg County welcomes Tree Brand Packaging to eastern Orangeburg as another solid employer to our community. We are grateful of their investment in our growing community and our residents. This is another great win for Orangeburg County!” –Orangeburg County Council Chairman Johnnie Wright

“As a member of the Orangeburg County Development Commission’s Executive Committee, we are excited to welcome Tree Brand Packaging to Holly Hill and look forward to having them join our community. We are strengthened by the capital investment and increase in opportunities for quality new jobs that a project like this brings to the greater Holly Hill area. We look forward to working with the company in the years to come.” –Mayor of Holly Hill William R. Johnson

“We extend a warm welcome to Tree Brand Packaging as the company announces its first South Carolina facility. This location in Orangeburg County will help strengthen the wood and paper packaging manufacturing industry locally, and supply the ever-increasing demand for shipping supplies for manufacturers and distributors.” –Central S.C. Alliance Chairman Mike Brenan

“Tree Brand Packaging’s expansion into the Palmetto State reflects its confidence in our state’s healthy, abundant and resilient forest resource. The company is joining a very strong network of more than 700 secondary forest product manufacturers in South Carolina, each one strengthening the supply chain that supports our state’s $20 billion forest products industry.” –S.C. State Forester Scott Phillips