GREENVILLE, S.C. – June 17, 2019 – Kimura, Inc., a subsidiary of global logistics leader and innovator Kimura Unity in Japan, today announced plans to expand its existing Greenville County, South Carolina operations. The company’s latest expansion will bring $4 million in capital investment and is projected to add 25 new jobs to the area

“It is the policy of Kimura, Inc. to partner with our customers and team members to provide lean material flow solutions from Piedmont, South Carolina,” said Kimura, Inc. President and COO Yoshihito Matsui.

Kimura, Inc.’s mission is to provide cutting-edge logistics capabilities, superior customer service and rapid delivery to support manufacturing customers in a variety of industries including automotive, pharmaceutical, consumer goods and more.

“It is truly a testament to our growing business community when a company chooses to expand in our state and another great sign that we are headed in the right direction,” said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. “We congratulate Kimura, Inc. on their decision to invest another $4 million and create 25 more jobs.”

“South Carolina has made a name for itself in the logistics industry, featuring unprecedented global connectivity,” added South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.  “This announcement by Kimura, Inc. is a further testament to how far we’ve come, and we’re excited to see what the future has in store for them in the Upstate.”

Located at 501 Matrix Parkway in Piedmont, S.C., the company will be expanding its operations by an additional 64,000 square feet, along with adding 100 transport vehicle parking spaces.

“Greenville County Council wishes to congratulate Kimura, Inc. on the announcement of its facility expansion in Greenville County. Opened in 2014, this facility is a showcase for the company’s world-class capabilities in providing cutting-edge logistics, superior customer service and rapid delivery to support manufacturing customers in a variety of industries,” said Greenville County Council Chairman and Board Member of the Greenville Area Development Corporation H.G. “Butch” Kirven. We congratulate Kimura, Inc. on this latest expansion, and we greatly value the company as one of our leading business citizens.”

Hiring for the new positions is expected to begin in the second half of 2019.

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The Greenville Area Development Corporation is a non-profit organization established by Greenville County Council to promote and enhance the economic growth and development of Greenville County.  Since its founding in 2001, GADC efforts have resulted in the creation of more than 27,000 new jobs and more than $4.9 billion in capital investment in Greenville County, SC.  To learn more, please visit www.goGADC.com or call (864) 235-2008.  To learn more about workforce opportunities, visit www.jobsingreenvillesc.com.