QMP, Inc. Selects Colleton County for First East Coast Manufacturing Operation

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QMP, Inc. (QMP), a water filtration systems manufacturer, announced it selected Colleton County to establish the company’s first East Coast manufacturing operation.

The $5.1 million investment will create 233 jobs, according to Gov. Henry McMaster’s office.

Headquartered in California, QMP has more than 30 years of experience producing water filtration systems for a variety of applications, including for residential, commercial and industrial uses.QMP will purchase a 22,000-square-foot facility with an additional five acres at 153 Anderson Road in Walterboro, to support increased production capacity and faster distribution to East Coast customers.Operations are expected to be online in January 2026. Those interested in joining the QMP team should contact info@qmpusa.com.The state’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project.

The council also awarded a $250,000 Set-Aside grant to Colleton County to assist with the costs of building improvements.

“While many manufacturers have chosen to move production overseas, QMP remains deeply committed to American manufacturing. Expanding into South Carolina allows us to continue building on more than three decades of excellence and innovation – right here in the United States,” said QMP, Inc. Vice President Vanessa Vidal Forsyth.

Forsyth added, “We’re proud to invest in Colleton County and create quality jobs that support both our customers and our communities.”