Rare Earth, Real Jobs
Cyclic Materials is bringing something new to McBee! The Canadian cleantech company is building its first East Coast facility in Alligator Industrial Park, where it will recycle old tech and electronics into valuable metals. The project promises to shake up the local economy and the state’s advanced manufacturing scene while helping U.S. businesses get access to critical materials for tech and electric vehicles.
By the Numbers
Here’s a quick snapshot of what this project brings to Chesterfield County:
- $82 million investment into the Chesterfield County campus
- 90 skilled jobs for local workers
- $500,000 state grant to support the project
Why Recycling Rare Earths Matters
Cyclic Materials isn’t just taking apart old electronics; they’re turning copper, steel, aluminum, and rare earth oxides into reusable materials for EV motors, electronics, and renewable energy tech. This reduces reliance on overseas suppliers and strengthens domestic supply chains, giving U.S. manufacturers more control and stability.
Perks That Made It Happen
These incentives and advantages helped bring the facility to McBee:
- Job development tax credits from the state
- Strategic location near transport and potential partners
- Local officials call it one of the biggest manufacturing projects in county history
Opportunities for Local Businesses
The new facility will have a ripple effect across the region. Suppliers of industrial equipment, logistics companies, and workforce training programs will see new opportunities. It will also attract other tech-heavy manufacturers to rural areas, showing investors that small towns can handle high-skill, high-value operations.
By the time the campus opens in 2028, McBee will be more than a dot on the map; it will become a hub for circular manufacturing and advanced tech production. For South Carolina businesses and workers, that’s a chance to grow alongside a project that’s changing the way materials are made, used, and reused…right in the heart of a rural county ready for big moves.
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