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 Convinced that Greenville County is "a great area to grow our business in," Nova Screw Machine Products and The Greenville Area Development Corporation have announced the relocation of the company's operations from New Jersey to Greenville, South Carolina, effective immediately. The move includes the relocation of the company's owners to the Upstate, and the planned addition of at least 4-8 additional jobs over the next several months.
Founded in 1968 in Linde, New Jersey, Nova Screw Machine provides computerized turning and milling services for customers in numerous industries, including lighting, security, automotive, defense and consumer goods, said Art Jeffrey, operations manager for Nova. "This area is tremendous for business and has a tremendous demand for our skill set," said Jeffrey in explaining the move. "The northeast is a tough economy at this point, and we had visited this area and fell in love with the quality of life and robust business environment. We see the sky as the limit for Nova in Greenville County." The new Greenville operation is located in just over 5,000 square feet of existing space at 398 Old Pelzer Road in Piedmont which the company is upfitting to meet their demands currently, said Jeffrey. He sees the advanced manufacturing/advanced materials focus of the Upstate as a natural for growing their business. "Our goal is to quickly stabilize the Greenville operations to serve our existing clients from Florida to New Jersey, then to grow into new geographies where our expertise in custom and precision tooling can be utilized," said Jeffrey. "From aerospace to automotive, custom fabrication to industrial equipment, we expect a steep growth curve for Nova in the Upstate." The company's lathes and turning centers precisely cut a rotating part with stationary cutting tools, with the tool moving parallel and perpendicular to the work-piece axis to provide a desired finished shape. Nova's precise CNC turning and machining centers operate on a variety of materials, including aluminum, carbon steel alloys, plastics, stainless steel and other specialized materials. "We focus on delivering whatever our customers need, custom cut and milled with absolute precision," added Jeffrey. With many East Coast customers the Greenville operation will emphasize outstanding customer service, superior quality, and just-in-time delivery of the desired product to clients, Jeffrey added. "We're very pleased to establish operations here in Greenville County, and very appreciative for the support and leadership of the Greenville Area Development Corporation in making this announcement a reality." The discovery of Greenville was accidental, said Jeffrey, who prior to joining Nova manager operations for another organization and traveled the Southeast extensively. "My wife and I were traveling the Carolinas and kind of stumbled across Greenville," he said. "We fell in love with it immediately, although the final decision to relocate the company here is testament to the positive economic climate of South Carolina and the commitment of the area's economic development teams as well." The company is also working with the Greenville County Workforce Investment Board in the recruiting of start-up employees. "Nova Screw Machine' decision to relocate here is continuing evidence of the quality of life appeal and economic vitality of this area," commented H.G. "Butch" Kirven, Jr., chairman of Greenville County Council. "Their capabilities add to the growing base of suppliers needed to support our advanced manufacturing cluster. We're pleased to have them here in Greenville County." "Nova is a good example of a company whose leading-edge technology and core competencies fit an important need of the Upstate," said Jay Rogers, Chairman of the Greenville Area Development Corporation Board. "Smaller businesses are the lifeblood of American business, and Nova is entrepreneurial, innovative and growth-oriented. They'll be a great addition to Greenville County and South Carolina." (Image provided by GACC.)
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