On The Move
Physicians Choice Laboratory Services establishing new operations in York County
Oct 23, 2012
$24.1 million investment expected to create 364 new jobs
YORK COUNTY, SC - October 23, 2012 - Physicians Choice Laboratory Services, a provider of testing services to clinicians,
announced plans to establish its new facility in York County. The $24.1
million investment is expected to generate 364 new jobs.
“We are
excited to move forward with our plans to locate operations in York
County. Our company is seeing increasing demand for our services, so
this expansion will allow us to better serve our customers. South
Carolina offers us an excellent business environment and a skilled
workforce. We appreciate the support we’ve received from state and local
officials,” said Joe Wiegel, president of operations for Physicians
Choice Laboratory Services.
Physicians Choice Laboratory Services
will consolidate and expand its current operations in a new facility
located at Riverwalk Business Park, near U.S. Hwy 21 and I-77 in Rock
Hill. The new facility is expected to be in operation by July 2013.
“Today’s
announcement by Physicians Choice Laboratory Services is another big
win for South Carolina. We celebrate the company’s decision to put roots
down in the Palmetto State, investing $24.1 million and creating 364
well-paying jobs in York County. We work with companies like Physicians
Choice Laboratory Services every day to show them that South Carolina is
the right place to do business,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.
Since
January 2010, Commerce has recruited more than $340 million in capital
investment and more than 1,300 new jobs in the life sciences sector.
“We
are building on our reputation in the life sciences club, and the
announcement by Physicians Choice Laboratory Services is an important
part of that. By offering companies the right business climate and
workforce talent, we can continue to attract job-creating investments
like this one to South Carolina,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
York
County Council Chairman Dr. Britt Blackwell said, “PCLS provides
crucial services to the medical profession and has recognized that York
County is able to offer an excellent, available labor force, strategic
market location and outstanding access to the Charlotte regional
healthcare community.The more than 360 new jobs and over $24 million in
new capital investment will jumpstart business development in Riverwalk
resulting in even more new companies calling Rock Hill and York County
home.”
“The City of Rock Hill is very excited to welcome PCLS to
Rock Hill and to Riverwalk Business Park,” said Mayor Doug Echols. “The
project is the first industrial client for Riverwalk and will bring much
needed jobs and investment in our community.”
The company is
currently hiring for new positions. Anyone interested in job
opportunities with PCLS should visit the careers page at www.pclabservices.com/careers.html.
The
Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development
credits, which will be available when hiring targets are met.
For more information about Physicians Choice Laboratory Services, please visit www.pclabservices.com.
About S.C. Department of Commerce
As
South Carolina’s leading economic development agency, the Department of
Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing businesses
grow. Commerce won the Gold Shovel Award and the Project of Year Award
from Area Development magazine in 2012. Commerce has been part of
recruiting world-class companies to South Carolina such as Boeing,
Bridgestone, Continental, Monster.com, Heinz, ZF Group, BMW and Google
Inc. Commerce also supports small and existing business, rural
development initiatives and offers grants for community development. For
more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com.
