Element Materials Technology opening Facility in AC

Element Materials Technology (Element), a leader in materials and product qualification testing, today announced plans to open new operations in Anderson County. The company’s $3.4 million investment is projected to create 31 new jobs. Element specializes in providing services to more than 40,000 customers in the global aerospace; transportation; fire and building products; oil and gas; and infrastructure sectors. Element’s expanded network of 6,700 engaged experts operate out of 188 laboratories in 32 countries. Located at 1370 Shiloh Church Road in Piedmont, the company’s new, 30,000-square-foot facility is projected to come online in December 2018. Hiring for the new positions has already begun, and interested applicants can visit www.element.com/careers for more information. The South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved a $200,000 Set Aside grant to Anderson County to assist with the costs of building improvements.