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If you own a business, you should already know that at some point, you will need to hire an electrician in Rock Hill to fix electrical issues and maintain your property's wiring systems. Unfortunately, many people forego certified, experienced electricians to save money. The reality is, trying to fix an electrical issue in your business is no small task and often costs more money than hiring a professional. Working with electricity can be dangerous to your property and, more importantly, your health.
It might seem like a good idea to try a DIY approach or call your "do it all" local handyman, but going pro will save you time and money when it comes to serious projects like thermal imaging and three-phase panel installations. Think about it: why spend money buying expensive supplies and countless hours watching electrical repair videos when there's a good chance you'll need professional help in the end? Many DIY electricians have good intentions but often end up damaging electrical systems worse than before.
At Engineered Electrical Solutions, we get the job done right the first time, so you can focus on enjoying running your business while we fix your electrical problem. We bring the same level of quality and reliability to every job we perform, whether it's a routine safety inspection or an entire commercial rewiring project. Unlike some electricians in South Carolina, we go above and beyond to ensure our customers are safe and satisfied with our work. We pride ourselves on keeping customers informed throughout their electrical job and follow up on our projects to make sure our fixes stick.
At the end of the day, excellent customer care is what we strive to achieve. We do so by providing the highest quality commercial services at affordable prices, all year long. Here are just a few reasons why Lowcountry residents trust Engineered Electrical Solutions:
If you're looking for the very best electrician in South Carolina, put down the pen and paper and look no further than Engineered Electrical Solutions. Keep reading to learn more about some of our most popular services.
Having a reliable electrician on hand that you can trust with electrical repairs is of utmost importance when you own a business in South Carolina. For years, Engineered Electrical Solutions has provided business owners with the most effective electrical repair and installation services in the Lowcountry. Our team is adept at assisting businesses of all sizes, from small "mom and pop" shops to industrial plants and everything in between.
We offer a wide range of electrical services, from electrical panel installation and business rewiring to transformer installation and thermal imaging. Modern businesses count on energy-efficient electricity to help run their day-to-day operations. If you need your electrical systems to run smoothly so you can stay focused on building your business, count on Engineered Electrical Solutions to be there when you need us the most.
A few of our most popular commercial and industrial electrical services include but are not limited to:
As a business owner, you know first-hand that closing your doors costs money, time, and possibly your clients. That's why, when you have an electrical issue that must be remedied, you need quick, cost-efficient help so you can keep running your business. But trusting the job of a trained electrician in the hands of an amateur can be a big mistake.
Sure, your uncle may know how to flip a few switches on the breaker in your home, but serving a commercial business is an entirely different animal. In fact, trusting your company's electrical needs to just anyone can end up costing you more in the long run. Here are just a few of the most important reasons to consider hiring an experienced commercial electrical contractor.
Did you know there is a litany of regulations and codes you must follow when servicing electrical components in a commercial setting? From remodels to maintenance, a knowledgeable electrician will know these codes in and out. If they don't, they've got the reference material and support to ensure their work is up to standard. Taking the time to hire a commercial electrical company with vetted technicians means you don't have to worry about legal fines and reprimands for not adhering to regulations associated with common services like commercial lighting installations and upgrades.
In general, a commercial electrical contractor in Rock Hill, SC, must undergo extensive training and pass more tests in order to practice their trade in South Carolina. Like their counterparts in the residential electrical business, they must both pass exams and complete apprenticeships. But commercial electricians have more in-depth training. They must also prove their knowledge of the National Electrical Code, or NEC, which encompasses safety procedures and building codes in the U.S. The advanced training that commercial electricians complete sets the foundation for services such as:
When you break it down to the basics, commercial electricians in the Lowcountry require more experience because of factors like safety, complexity, and reliability. It's not unusual for a contractor to complete over 4,000 hours of on-the-job experience, to learn about complicated topics like voltage and phase balancing, control systems, and phase diagrams.
If you're like most people, you hire professionals like corporate lawyers, helicopter pilots, and commercial electricians to handle the things you don't have the skills to do yourself. Because, if we're being honest, many services provided by commercial electrical contractors are dangerous and even downright deadly. While you can find "How-To" articles that insist that this type of work is simple, taking on an electrical project for your business can have catastrophic consequences - both for your business and for the family you're supporting.
Hiring a commercial electrician for your business safeguards you, your employees, and your business. That's because they're trained to spot commercial electrical hazards and have the tools to fix the problem correctly and according to South Carolina regulations.
Some business owners make it a point to hire non-professionals to handle their electrical work, thinking they'll save money in the long run. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. Cutting corners and hiring unlicensed friends or family members creates hazards that will set your company back much more than it would to hire a qualified commercial electrician. Mistakes are costly and often end up with you having to close your business while they're corrected. This downtime will affect your ability to do business and may even affect your brand loyalty and customer base.
Energy mismanagement - it's one of the most common ways that businesses lose unnecessary money every year. Though every business in South Carolina will eventually face some sort of energy waste, that doesn't mean you have to settle for expenses you can prevent. At Engineered Electrical Solutions, we're all about supporting our fellow business owners. To help you reduce electrical costs, follow these five tips.
In terms of low-cost solutions, this one is among the best. If you've been using incandescent bulbs throughout your business, try installing compact fluorescents instead. They can last 9x longer and save you money over time. While you're at it, remove any incandescent lights powering exit signs in your building. Replace them with LED alternatives.
Did you grow up in a household where your mom or dad constantly reminded you to turn off the lights when you're done in a room? That same basic principle holds true here. If lights are left on unnecessarily, be sure they're turned off before closing for the day. If you find that doesn't help, you may need to develop a shift-based system to turn off lights. Our team of commercial electricians for your business in cityname, state, have the expertise to help you establish a system to lower energy waste without affecting your company's productivity.
According to the Small Business Administration, HVAC use accounts for nearly 40% of energy use in commercial buildings. It's clear, then, that poor-performing HVAC systems can rack up monthly energy costs quickly. To prevent this from getting out of control, make sure your AC and heating units are well-maintained and free of expensive issues. You may want to also consider installing programmable thermostats, which can automatically control the temperature settings on your property to help maximize your energy savings.
The EPA states that keeping your commercial building properly insulated can save you as much as 10% on your energy bill. Don't settle for obvious areas like walls and windows. Be sure your electrical outlets, pipes, and HVAC ducts are properly insulated too.
At Engineered Electrical Solutions, we can provide you with an energy audit for your business that pinpoints areas of energy waste and how those areas can be improved. Having an electrical assessment is a great idea for any business owner, especially if you have a storefront where customers come and go because it can help lower your overall operational costs.
Commercial and industrial-sized buildings are large and complex by the nature of their construction. By proxy, commercial buildings have complicated wiring and electrical systems. Electrical work in the commercial market is best left to experienced, licensed professionals. If you're looking for the very best commercial electricians in Metro Rock Hill, Engineered Electrical Solutions is here to serve you.
We have completed hundreds of commercial electrician projects for companies like Blue Oyster Restaurant, Shell Gas Stations, Flex Warehouses, Dentist Offices, and many more. With the most up-to-date equipment and years of professional experience, our team is ready to tackle your electrical problem, no matter how large.
Here are just a few of the common electrical issues that we solve for Lowcountry business owners:
Your businesses' electrical system will trip when it has too much electricity running through it. These problems are very common in commercial properties and usually stem from one of three culprits: circuit overloads, short circuits, and ground fault surges. Obviously, when your circuits are tripped regularly, your business operations suffer. To help solve your circuit breaker problems, our commercial electricians will come to your location for in-depth troubleshooting. Once we discover the root cause, we'll get to work on repairing your circuit breaker, so you can continue working and serving your customers.
Like tripped circuit breakers, dimming or flickering lights are among the most common commercial electrical problems in South Carolina. These issues typically stem from poor electrical connections. These poor connections will usually cause sparks, which can start fires and wreak havoc on your commercial building. While dimming lights might seem minor, if you leave this problem to fester, you could be looking at permanent damage to your businesses' electrical systems. Given the danger involved in fixing this problem, it's important that you work with a licensed business electrician like Engineered Electrical Solutions as soon as you're able to.
Dead power outlets aren't always dangerous, unlike other recurring commercial electrical issues. They are, however, disruptive to your company's productivity. Dead outlets are common in older commercial buildings and are often caused by circuit overloads. Connecting multiple high-wattage devices and appliances to the same power socket can cause overheating. When the power outlet overheats, it can lead to tripped circuit breakers. In some cases, the live wire catches fire and burns until it is disconnected. For a reliable solution using high-quality switches, sockets, and circuit breakers, it's best to hire a professional business electrician to get the job done right.
Finding a real-deal, qualified commercial electrician in South Carolina is harder than you might think. Whether it's due to availability or budget, you might be tempted to hire a residential electrician for your commercial electrical problem. While it's true that great residential electricians can help solve commercial issues in theory, it's always best to hire a business electrician with professional experience.
Unlike their residential colleagues, commercial electricians are licensed to deal with different materials and procedures suited specifically for businesses. Commercial wiring is much more complex than other wiring and is strategically installed with maintenance, repair, and changes in mind. Additionally, commercial properties usually use a three-phase power supply, necessitating more schooling, skills, and technical ability to service.
The bottom line? If you're a business owner with commercial electricity problems, it's best to work with a licensed commercial electrician, like you will find at Engineered Electrical Solutions.
Engineered Electrical Solutions has built its reputation on a simple formula: give our customers the highest-quality commercial electrical services, the most helpful customer service, and the best prices available in town.
As a veteran-owned and operated business, we take pride in good old-fashioned hard work and dedication to our craft. No upselling. No misleading fine print. Only quality electrical work and reliable commercial electricians in Rock Hill, SC.
We want to be sure every one of our customers is satisfied, which is why we offer a three-year guaranteed on our labor. If you're in need of a commercial electrician for your business or organization, give our office a call and discover the Engineered Electrical Solutions difference.
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ROCK HILL — The Housing Development Corporation of Rock Hill will renovate four units near downtown as part of a larger initiative to provide stable housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.At the Sept. 11 city council meeting, the HDC, a city department, purchased the building at 405 W. Main St. from the city for $1.Currently the property has a sign on it that reads “vacant” and “uninhabitable.” The HDC plans to refur...
ROCK HILL — The Housing Development Corporation of Rock Hill will renovate four units near downtown as part of a larger initiative to provide stable housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
At the Sept. 11 city council meeting, the HDC, a city department, purchased the building at 405 W. Main St. from the city for $1.
Currently the property has a sign on it that reads “vacant” and “uninhabitable.” The HDC plans to refurbish the building into duplexes by 2026, said Corrine Sferrazza, the city’s community development director.
It will mark the fifth housing unit that the HDC has specifically earmarked for people who experience homeless.
After the Catawba Area Coalition for the Homeless released reports on homelessness in York County, it spurred the city to create more accessible housing for people struggling with the issue, Sferrazza said.
In 2023, based on data from the Homeless Management Information System, the coalition’s report found 1,086 homeless individuals lived in York County, including 67 who qualified as chronically homeless.
CACH defines chronic homelessness as someone who has been homeless for over one year while dealing with a disabling condition, such as “developmental disorders, mental health disorders, physical impairments or disabilities, and substance use disorders.”
When the HDC launched the plan in 2022, it planned to develop six units addressing chronic homelessness by 2027. But the department will reach that number earlier, with another housing unit already in motion for 509 Bynum St.
“A bottleneck gets created in the emergency shelters because there’s nowhere for them to go after the emergency shelter,” Sferrazza said. “There’s not enough affordable housing or transitional housing or more permanent housing for individuals that are chronically homeless.”
FORT MILL — School officials in Fort Mill are two years away from opening another campus as they start the 2023-24 district year with enrollment freezes at four schools.
The freezes mean that a school can no longer accept new students for the rest of the school year to preserve state classroom size standards, officials said.
Students who move into the zone for a school under a freeze will have to register for class at another nearby school in the district.
“We are monitoring several other schools for possible grade-level or school-wide freezes,” School District spokesman Joseph Burke said in a statement.
The district, which also takes in Tega Cay and northern unincorporated York County children, saw its student population triple across 20 years, Burke said. The schools had 6,000 students in 2003 and wrapped up the 2022-23 school year with 18,205 pupils.
For 2022-23, freezes were placed midway through the school calendar at three schools — Gold Hill Elementary, Gold Hill Middle and Pleasant Knoll Middle — resulting in 40 incoming students who could not register there, he said. Those families were offered the option of enrolling at those schools this fall.
Those three school started the new school year on a freeze. On Sept. 11, the district added Springfield Elementary School to the freeze list. Student who move into Springfield’s zone will be enrolled at Fort Mill Elementary School instead, Burke said.
The next elementary will be built on the north side of Gold Hill Road, west of S.C. Highway 21, and will open in the 2025-26 school year, Burke said.
Fort Mill is one of four school districts in York County. Officials at the other three — Rock Hill, Clover and York — said they have not had any crowding issues to start the school year.
A new plan that would reshape much of the Mt. Holly and Albright roads corridor with new homes, apartments and business is on its way to Rock Hill City Council.The city planning commission recommend...
A new plan that would reshape much of the Mt. Holly and Albright roads corridor with new homes, apartments and business is on its way to Rock Hill City Council.
The city planning commission recommended a sweeping zoning change on Tuesday night. The decision now goes to council on Sept. 25.
York Capital and Albright Corners applied to rezone 127 acres at Mt. Holly and Albright roads, just south of Saluda Street. Two separate areas are located on either side of the Southland Park neighborhood off Pearson Drive. The properties are a little east of Rock Hill Country Club.
The zoning change would allow a mixed-use property combining residential and commercial. A submitted proposal shows 475 new homes, townhomes or apartments. The project is broken into two pieces, Albright Commons East and Albright Commons West.
Albright Commons East is the larger piece. At about 71 acres, it’s east of Mt. Holly Road and south of Albright Road. The southern portion would have 174 townhomes and 150 apartments. A portion along Albright would have about 150,000 square feet of office, retail or commercial space.
Albright Commons West would be about 50 acres on the west side of Mt. Holly Road. It would add 250 apartments, 40 townhomes and 35 homes. Immediately north of the apartment area is commercial property owned by Walmart.
City planner Dennis Fields said there at one point was movement there to locate a new Walmart.
New public streets and private alleys would be built, with on-street parking and sidewalks. The proposal would limit commercial buildings to 50,000 square feet.
The intent is to attract businesses that serve nearby neighborhoods, rather than creating larger regional draws or companies that would detract from existing or coming homes.
Two separate apartment areas would each have their own amenity areas, per the plan. Townhomes could be up to three stories, with four to six units per building. The 35 homes would be adjacent to the Country Club Estates subdivision on lots comparable in size to the Holly Hills and Taylor Oaks subdivisions.
Albright Commons West would include a clubhouse with a pool in the apartment area and at least two more amenities in common open space for the new home area. Albright Commons West would have a recreation or gathering room, resource center, fitness and laundry facilities in the apartment area and at least four more amenities in common open space areas.
It hasn’t been determined, according to the zoning application, which areas or property uses would be developed first.
The plan shows three new entrance or exit points each off Mt. Holly and Albright roads. There are two more connection points to the existing Southland neighborhood.
There are portions of Albright Commons East that are within the property up for rezoning, but aren’t included.
“There is a bakery,” Fields said. “There is a self-storage facility and then there is another parcel that is in the middle.”
City staff have referred to the area up for development as a food desert because of the scarcity of grocery stores. There have been studies and past community efforts aimed at bringing new investment and development to the area. The properties are now zoned for commercial use, but adding residential is a step the city and developers see as crucial to attracting commercial development.
“This area...is definitely a bit of a food desert, a bit of an opportunity area for some homes, population growth, retail growth, commercial growth,” said Taylor Seeloff with The Nichols Company, representing York Capital on Tuesday night.
“We tried to lay out this plan to best meet those needs.”
Fields said the zoning change isn’t the typical sort, where a property zoning changes to allow a set list of land uses. Because the zoning is to a master plan, it would lock in approved development conditions with the change that are specific just to that site.
“This one does have a plan that is approved along with it,” Fields said.
The developer asked for a host of tweaks to what city zoning typically would allow. They relate to buffer distances, driveway dimensions and other features. The city still will see and ultimately have to approve project details when it returns for major site plan or preliminary plat review.
Fields said any deviations from city code due to soil conditions or other factors at the property wouldn’t open the city up to changes for other zoning districts or projects.
“Master plans lock it into only this development,” Fields said.
This story was originally published September 6, 2023, 12:35 PM.
Base it entirely on the most recent test score data, and there’s no arguing York County has the top performing school district in South Carolina. There’s a pretty strong argument that it also c...
Base it entirely on the most recent test score data, and there’s no arguing York County has the top performing school district in South Carolina. There’s a pretty strong argument that it also could have the second best.
The South Carolina Department of Education recently released SCPASS and SC READY scores for elementary and middle school students. The results focused on three subjects. The scores from tests last school year cover English language arts and math for grades 3-8, and science in grades 4-6. Combined, that data scores 14 grade and subject combinations.
The Fort Mill School District performed best among all 76 South Carolina districts in 13 of those 14 metrics. In the lone exception, third grade math, Fort Mill students scored second best.
Fort Mill scores improved from this time last year, when the district performed best across the state in 11 of 14 grade and subject combinations. English language arts scores are now ahead of where they were in Fort Mill prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are very proud of the work being done by our teachers and staff in the district,” Superintendent Chuck Epps said. “This data shows that the district has made great strides in all areas and we will continue our efforts to provide a quality education for all students.”
Fort Mill is on top, but it isn’t alone.
Again like last year, the Clover School District performed well above state averages. Of the 14 metrics in the most recent data, Clover never ranked lower than fifth. In three areas (sixth grade science and math, plus eighth grade math), Clover was second only to Fort Mill.
Clover scores are in tight contention with two Anderson County districts for second best statewide. Clover scored better than Anderson School District One and Anderson School District 4 in both math and science testing. Clover trailed both districts in English language arts. Across grade levels, Clover tested about three times more students than Anderson 4 and slightly fewer than Anderson One.
Clover and Anderson One scored second best three times each, while Anderson 4 was best in third grade math and second best four times. Both Anderson districts had a seventh place score, and Anderson 4 also had a sixth and two fifth-place results. Clover never scored worse than fifth, which it did four times — all in English language arts.
Combining all three score sets, Anderson One finished in an average position of 3.38 for the various grade and subject combinations. Anderson 4 finished with a 3.64 average, followed by Clover at 3.79.
Like Fort Mill, Clover recognized considerable gains even against its own high scores from recent years in an announcement of the new data.
“Our mission in the Clover School District is to prepare each child for a successful, productive and responsible future,” Superintendent Sheila Quinn said. “These test scores demonstrate the commitment our school board, staff, families and students have made to this mission.”
Statewide, almost 54% of students met or exceeded expectations in English language arts testing. That number is up from 47% the prior year and 42% during 2020-21. The final full year before the COVID-19 pandemic of 2018-19 saw 45% of students meet or exceed expectations.
“Reading is the foundation of all other learning,” said Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver in a recent data release. “For the first time in recent history, at least half of our students in each grade level tested as proficient in English language arts.”
Math scores are up, but are not yet back to pre-pandemic levels. The new data shows 41% of students met or exceeded expectations in math, compared to 39% the prior year. Before COVID, the state saw 45% of students meet or exceed expectations.
“The most recent math results underscore the need for us to dig as deep into evidence-based practices like high-dose tutoring to help turn the tide,” Weaver said. “The state is now working to prioritize and simplify standards and learn from effective strategies other states are using (to) propel student achievement forward.”
Scores vary in the Rock Hill, York, Lancaster County and Chester County school districts.
Lancaster County students ranked in the top 12 districts statewide for fifth grade English (No. 12) and math (No. 8), third grade math (No. 9) and fourth grade math (No. 11). Lancaster County schools trailed Fort Mill and Clover but most often finished ahead of other Rock Hill region districts.
Rock Hill ranked as high as No. 20 (fourth grade English) statewide and as low as No. 49 (sixth grade math) in the 14 course and grade metrics. York was No. 24 in sixth grade math and No. 59 in fifth grade English, at opposite ends of its spectrum. Chester County ranged from No. 39 in fourth grade English to No. 64 in sixth grade science.
At the high end, 80% or more of Fort Mill sixth- and fourth-graders met or exceeded standards in English. Fort Mill had almost 62% of its seventh grade math students meet or exceed standards, at the lowest figure for that district. Clover had just below 50% on its seventh grade math students who met or exceeded standards, up to more than 74% for fourth grade English.
On the opposite end, Chester County didn’t have a grade subject combination where at least half the students met or exceeded expectations. The 49% mark for fourth grade English was the high mark, down to just more than 16% of seventh grade math students. York scores ranged from more than 21% (eighth grade math) to almost 50% (fourth grade English).
Almost 26% of seventh grade math students in Rock Hill met or exceeded standards, up to almost 58% of fourth grade English students who met or exceeded, in that district.
For a full, sortable and searchable list of the numbers by district, use the link below:
This story was originally published September 12, 2023, 11:39 AM.
ROCK HILL, S.C. — York County detectives are investigating after a reported drug overdose inside a local high school.Channel 9′s Tina Terry spoke with deputies about how the student was able to get a hold of drugs while on campus.Stephanie Segura told Channel 9 that she lives across the street from Rock Hill High School. She said she was at home on Thursday when a 15-year-old boy reportedly overdosed in a classroom.“We saw a bunch of cops, but I didn’t think nothing of it,” Segura said....
ROCK HILL, S.C. — York County detectives are investigating after a reported drug overdose inside a local high school.
Channel 9′s Tina Terry spoke with deputies about how the student was able to get a hold of drugs while on campus.
Stephanie Segura told Channel 9 that she lives across the street from Rock Hill High School. She said she was at home on Thursday when a 15-year-old boy reportedly overdosed in a classroom.
“We saw a bunch of cops, but I didn’t think nothing of it,” Segura said.
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According to the incident report, a school resource officer was informed that a student “...had possibly taken a narcotic that resulted in him overdosing.” The report further stated that the student had “...labored breathing and was not responsive.”
The SRO then gave the student two doses of Narcan to revive him.
“Narcan is an opioid reversal drug. In most cases, one works. In this situation, he had to use two,” said Trent Faris, Public Information Officer for the York County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives said that the student threw up “a white pill” after he was revived. He later admitted to also taking a blue pill but would not say what that pill was.
They are testing the white pill in order to find out if it was behind the student’s medical emergency.
“When he recovered from the opioid overdose, our SRO asked him, ‘Where’d you get it?’ ‘How’d you get it?’ The normal questions you would ask. And that person would not tell us at this time,” Faris explained.
While deputies continue to investigate, treatment specialists who help people overcome opioid addiction said calls to help juveniles addicted to drugs have increased by 30 to 40%.
“We get phone calls from the hospital, DSS, schools, and parents of kids who are 16, 17, or 15 saying that my child or this child has overdosed two or three times,” said Brandon Sipp, Assistant Program Director for Lancaster Treatment Specialists.
Channel 9′s Tina Terry spoke with the mother of the student who allegedly overdosed. She said she didn’t want to discuss the incident; however, she was grateful for the fast response of school officials to save her son.
The York County Sheriff’s Office said this is the first overdose reported at Rock Hill High School. However, last school year, one was reported at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill.
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In a notice filed last week, Delaware, Ohio-based packaging producer Greif informed the state of South Carolina its plans to close its tube and core manufacturing site in Rock Hill.The company submitted a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice, or WARN letter, to the state July 5, and according to a report from South Carolina Public Radio, Grief Director of Corporate Communicati...
In a notice filed last week, Delaware, Ohio-based packaging producer Greif informed the state of South Carolina its plans to close its tube and core manufacturing site in Rock Hill.
The company submitted a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice, or WARN letter, to the state July 5, and according to a report from South Carolina Public Radio, Grief Director of Corporate Communications T.J. Struhs says the closure is part of a consolidation of five of the company’s facilities in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area. Rock Hill is located approximately 25 miles south of Charlotte.
The South Carolina WARN Report shows layoffs beginning Sept. 3 and the official permanent closure date as Oct. 30. Struhs tells South Carolina Public Radio that 90 employees will be impacted by the closure but that Greif is trying to find new positions for all affected.
Recycled paperboard tubes and cores are manufactured at the Rock Hill site, which was one of more than 80 facilities Greif acquired when it purchased Caraustar Industries Inc. in 2019 in a deal worth $1.8 billion.
Grief does not mention which of its other sites are part of the consolidation plant in the Charlotte area, but the company has had a “challenging” first half of the year. Despite having the second-best overall first quarter in its history and second-best second-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), Grief reports decreased financial performance in a number of segments, particularly its Paper Packaging & Services (PPS) division.
Low mill volumes impacted Greif’s PPS division in back-to-back quarters. The company reports a $19.4 million decline in gross profit, a $12.5 million decline in operating profit and a $12.5 million decline in adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter.
The company took 77,000 tons worth of economic downtime in the second quarter in the PPS division after taking 94,000 tons worth in the first quarter, and Greif says tubes/cores and sheet demand are down double digits against 2022’s figures.
“Despite operating in an environment of ongoing demand uncertainties, our teams have remained agile and resolutely focused on delivering exceptional value to our shareholders,” Greif President and CEO Ole Rosgaard said during a second-quarter earnings call.
