EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. establishing operations in Anderson County

Automotive supplier investing $11.1 million in Upstate plant

  

COLUMBIA, S.C. – EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc., a subsidiary of the Germany-based EuWe Group, is establishing manufacturing operations in Anderson County. The automotive supplier is investing $11.1 million to open its first U.S. facility in the Upstate of South Carolina. The investment is expected to create 49 new jobs in Anderson, S.C.

 

Established in 1968 as a supplier of only metal products, the EuWe Group has grown tremendously since its inception. In 1970, the company expanded its production offerings to include plastic parts. Then, in 1993, the EuWe Group established its first international operations with a facility in Mexico. Today, the firm employs more than 1,700 workers in three countries and exclusively supplies the automotive industry. It boasts a client list featuring 10 of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers.

 

The opening of EuWe’s Anderson County facility will allow the company to better serve its North American customers. Located off of I-85 at Alliance Industrial Park in Anderson, S.C., EuWe’s South Carolina operations will focus on the production of automotive plastic interior parts.

 

EuWe’s Anderson County operations are expected to reach full-scale production by 2017, with hiring expected to begin in the second quarter of 2016. Those interested in joining the EuWe Group team should visit the company’s jobs page online at bit.ly/euwe-jobs. Support from the South Carolina Power Team and its partner, Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, were instrumental in the project’s recruitment.

 

For more information on the EuWe Group, visitwww.euwe.com.

 

QUOTES

            

“EuWe is excited to soon start its first operations in the United States. When looking for the right site, we were impressed by the professionalism and also the welcoming demeanor of the people in South Carolina and especially those in Anderson County. As a company that is still managed by its founding family and one that always plans for the future, we believe we’ll find the best employees here in South Carolina to also make this endeavor a success.” –EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. CEO Markus Gosse 

 

“Team South Carolina’s focus on taking care of our businesses and their employees is helping our state become a top destination for international companies, like the EuWe Group, that are looking to expand into the United States. This multi-million dollar investment means 49 new jobs for South Carolinians, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the EuWe Group to its new home in Anderson County.” –Gov. Nikki Haley

 

“The automotive sector continues to drive South Carolina’s economy. Today, we congratulate the EuWe Group on their decision to join the more than 250 automotive-related companies and suppliers that call the Palmetto State home.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

 

“Welcome EuWe!  Anderson County is, again, the best location for establishing and expanding businesses.  We offer the best people, education, logistics, beautiful neighborhoods and wonderful cultural, recreational and outdoor opportunities.  Where else can you find all the right ingredients for success in one county? ” –Anderson County Council Member Cindy Wilson, District 7

 

FIVE FAST FACTS

 

• EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics, Inc. is establishing operations in Anderson County.
• $11.1 million investment creating 49 new jobs.
• EuWe Group was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Germany.
• The company’s Anderson County facility will be located off of I-85 at Alliance Industrial Park in Anderson, S.C.
• Those interested in joining the EuWe Group team should visit the company’s jobs page online at bit.ly/euwe-jobs.

 

ABOUT THE EUWE GROUP

 

The EuWe Group produces high-tech plastic products for the automotive sector. For more than 40 years, the company has been dedicated to

excellent quality, innovation and customer-oriented flexibility. Included among the EuWe Group’s products are center consoles, pillar trim, trunk

panels, window frames, cladding, door sills, rear vents, engine compartment fairings and more. For more information, visitwww.euwe.com.

 

 

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Molly Landis is a family friend of mine. She wrote this report and some of her information came from an interview with me and our pharmacy.

Everyone knows that a pharmacist fills prescriptions of medication and provides them for their customers, but their job can get much more complex than this. One can be a community pharmacist or a healthcare pharmacist. A community pharmacist typically advises their customers on dosage of drugs, the side effects, and even distributes over-the–counter medication. In addition to this, some pharmacies choose to do compounding which is the combining of two different meds. A healthcare pharmacist would usually work in a hospital directing the staff concerning different medication and guiding patients before they leave the hospital. If someone chooses to become a pharmacist they can also choose a more specialized field such as focusing mainly on cancer patients or actually producing new drugs.   

The working conditions vary depending on where they work, but several pharmacists spend the majority of their day on their feet and work around forty hours a week. Initially a pharmacist spent a lot of time interacting with customers but now, due to insurance, more time is spent dealing with insurance companies and technicalities in paper work. They also have to deal with irate customers who are mad at their insurance company. After two tears of science related studies in college one can apply to pharmacy school. They then must get a Pharm.D. Degree which takes four years. In the US all pharmacist must have a license. They obtain this by having a Pharm .D. degree and passing the NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam). Also the US requires potential pharmacist to pass a test on pharmacy law. The top ten Pharmacy schools in the US are these universities: Ohio State, Purdue, Arizona, San Francisco, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina and Southern California. Great pharmacy schools nearby areUniversity of Georgia, University of South Carolina, and College of Charleston. In 2008 there were 269,900 pharmacists employed. 

They can acquire a job anywhere in the US, and in many parts of the world. In some other countries they actually have to be extra qualified because they do a greater amount of over-the-counter sales and have to advise their customers more. The job outlook for a pharmacist is supposed to be excellent. One big component of this is because of the demand for medication. New drugs are constantly being developed, individuals are rapidly taking more, and insurance is frequently covering cost. 

In addition medication is becoming more and more complicated so there is need for pharmacists to guide their customers so that dangerous complications don’t take place. The average earnings of a pharmacist are roughly from around 93,000 dollars to 122, 000. However, this changes depending on whether they are independent or not. Also, a relief pharmacist makes about sixty dollars an hour. 

Pharmacy is ninety-five percent math and chemistry so these courses are absolutely necessary to take and excel in in high school. Some other helpful courses would be biology, physics, and various math classes.Pharmacy can be hard and frustrating at times but it is also rewarding and can be used to help others.