(March 2025) BISHOPVILLE, SC – EFP (Engineered Foam Packaging), a leading provider of high-volume molding, fabrication, and cold chain solutions, is pleased to announce plans to expand its operations in Lee County, South Carolina. The $31.5 million investment will create 57 new job opportunities, reinforcing EFP, LLC.’s ongoing commitment to the region.
As a trusted name in protective and consumer packaging, cold chain solutions, and packaging supply chain services since 1954, EFP continues its legacy of innovation and excellence. Specializing in the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of protective packaging and components, the company serves a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical, food distribution, furniture, and more.
The expansion involves a 200,000 square-foot addition to EFP’s existing facility at 277 Browntown Road in Bishopville. This substantial growth will boost production capacity for advanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP) solutions, enabling EFP to better serve its customers while maintaining its role as an industry leader. Operations are expected to be fully online in April 2026.
John Hoeper, President of EFP, expressed excitement about the expansion: “EFP is looking forward to the significant expansion at our Bishopville facility, where we will be adding 200,000 square feet to our existing operations. This growth is essential in supporting the increasing demand for our high-quality solutions used in protective packaging, automotive applications, and the cold chain industry. With this enhanced capacity, we are well-positioned to continue driving innovation and delivering exceptional products to our customers. The project is set to go live in April 2026, and we are excited to welcome new talent to join our expanding team. We deeply appreciate the support from the state, Lee County, and TheLINK Alliance, which will help ensure the continued success of this initiative and help to benefit the community of Lee County.”
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits for the project, along with a $750,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant awarded to Lee County to support water and sewer infrastructure improvements and site preparation.
Fast Facts:
This expansion underscores EFP’s dedication to fostering local economic development, creating opportunities, and driving innovation in protective packaging and beyond.
About EFP, LLC.
Founded in 1954, EFP, LLC. is a leader in protective packaging, consumer packaging, cold chain solutions, and packaging supply chain services. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, EFP has locations in Evansville, Indiana, La Vergne, Tennessee, Decatur, Alabama, Bishopville, South Carolina, Casa Grande, Arizona, and Reno, Nevada providing coverage to the west coast and mid-America from Canada to the Gulf of America. EFP is owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. EFP is committed to innovating current products, creating sustainable solutions, and providing services that support our corporate purpose of Protecting What Matters. For more information, visit www.efppackaging.com.
JB Poindexter & Company
JB Poindexter & Company is a business enterprise that provides best-in-class commercial automotive and manufacturing goods and services. The company applies innovative operational and financial disciplines to the manufacturing of truck and van bodies, pick-up truck covers and accessories, industrial vehicle storage and shelving, funeral coaches, limousines, specialty industrial parts and protective packaging. The industry-leading business units include Morgan Truck Group, Morgan Olson, Reading Truck, LEER, EFP, LLC., FederalEagle, MIC Group, Masterack and EAVX. For more information, visit www.JBPoindexter.com.
Contact:
Samantha Raush
Marketing Manager, EFP, LLC.
SRaush@efpcorp.com
(574) 214-6474
