Palmetto Commerce Park Company to Hire 35

TWL Precision, a worldwide supplier of precision automotive components, announced last week plans to expand its current operations in North Charleston.

The $5 million investment is expected to generate 35 new jobs.

"This expansion will really help our company expand its footprint in the U.S. and help us better serve our customers in the area. Charleston County has provided a great home for our operations," general manager Jeff Teague said in a statement.

TWL Precision will expand its current facility in the Palmetto Commerce Park. The expansion will double the company's current manufacturing space and is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2012.

"While we work every day to bring new companies to South Carolina, it's always exciting to see one of our existing businesses expand," Gov. Nikki Haley said.

The company first started operations in the area in November 2007. The expansion will bring the number of employees at the company's plant to 90.

The company will begin hiring for the new positions in the second half of 2012. TWL Precision Inc. contracts with local staffing agencies that will recruit using local advertising and media outlets.