Omsk Carbon to open US distribution facility soon

Bishopville, South Carolian – Russian carbon black producer Omsk Carbon is planning to set up a distribution location in the 117,865-square-foot former Alstrom building in the Interstate 20 Industrial Park in Bishopville, according to a local press release.

In a statement on 14 March, TheLINK – an economic development alliance representing Lee and Sumter counties – said the plant was expected to be operational by the end of April, citing manager of communication and strategic initiatives for Sumter economic development Erika Williams.

The Bishopville Omsk facility, said the release, will serve the South Carolina tire industry and partner with a variety of companies such as Michelin, Continental Tire, Bridgestone, Goodyear, Giti, Trelleborg and Mitas.