Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its operations in Horry County. The company will hire approximately 20 employees and make a capital investment of $2.55 million over the next five years.

Founded in 1996, Sure Trac manufacturers high-quality axles for a variety of uses, including utility trailers and manufactured homes.  Sure Trac, Inc. has manufacturing and distribution operations in Hewitt, Texas as well as Loris, South Carolina.

To expand its operations in Horry County, the company will renovate an existing 62,500 square-foot facility off Highway 701 in Loris, South Carolina.  Sure Trac will hire a variety of professional, skilled, and unskilled positions.  Those looking to apply should visit the company’s careers page online or visit www.SCWorks.org.

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“Our family began Sure Trac in Horry County and it has proven to be successful. When picking the best location for the company to expand, we feel it is still in our hometown. Horry County and the state of South Carolina have shown us that they are supportive of our company and the expansion. We appreciate the assistance of Horry County, South Carolina, the business community and our Sure Trac employees.“ – Dale Powell, Sure Trac, Inc.

“Sure Trac is an important partner to our state, and we couldn’t be prouder to see them continue to succeed in Horry County. With announcements like this one, we’re letting the world know that South Carolina is open for business.” –Gov. Henry McMaster

“South Carolina’s robust manufacturing industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds, and today’s announcement by Sure Trac is just the latest example of that. These 20 new jobs are a big win for the Horry County community, and we look forward to continuing this successful partnership with Sure Trac.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

“I am excited about the announced expansion of Sure Trac in Loris and their commitment to invest over $2.5 million and hire 20 Horry County residents.  Having our existing industries and businesses expand in Horry County is proof that we have a great environment for businesses to succeed and that we have a great team of partners that are willing and able to support them.  Congrats to entre Sure Trac team and Team Horry for this great announcement!” – Horry County Council Chairman, Mark Lazarus

“On behalf of the entire MBREDC Board, I would like to thank Sure Trac, Inc for their continued investment and commitment to Horry County.  We are always excited to have existing industries expand and we look forward to continuing to work with the entire Sure Trac team for years to come.”  – MBREDC Chairman, Neyle Wilson

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Sure Trac is expanding operations in Horry County.
• Committed to investing $2.55 million and creating 20 new jobs over the next five years.
• Sure Trac is a manufacturer of axles for utility trailers, manufactured homes, and other commercial and industrial uses.
• To expand operations in Horry County, the company will renovate an existing 62,500 square-foot facility in Loris, SC.
• Those looking to apply should visit the company’s careers page online or visit SC Works.

About Sure Trac, Inc

Sure Trac, Inc is a manufacturer of high-quality axles for utility trailers, manufactured homes, and other industrial and commercial applications.  For more information, visit  https://www.suretracaxle.com/main.sc.

About MBREDC

The MBREDC is a public‐private partnership that works closely with new and existing industries, site selectors, and economic development professionals to promote economic growth in Horry County. Since January of 2012, the MBREDC has announced over 1,900 new jobs including announcements in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, back-office support, health-care, and technology-related businesses.  For more information, visit www.mbredc.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Josh Kay

President & CEO

Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation

(843) 347-4604

[email protected]