Blackhorse Steel Works to Bring 40 New Bamberg County Jobs

Posted by 03/26/2025 Categories: Bamberg County Emergency Services bamberg south carolina city of bamberg south carolina community community service government local government sheriff department South Carolina

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

To: News Media

From: Bamberg County Administration

Date: March 20, 2025

Re: Blackhorse Steel Works to Bring 40 New Bamberg County Jobs

Bamberg, South Carolina (March 2025) –Bamberg County Council and administration celebrate Blackhorse Steel Works’ (Blackhorse) plans to establish operations in Bamberg County, which will create 40 new jobs.

Blackhorse provides innovative and advanced steel solutions for industrial and commercial projects, including cutting, welding, and bending, forming, and precision processing. They are investing $5.2 million in the 107,000 square foot Bamberg facility that will be located at 19110 Heritage Highway in Denmark, SC. Specifically, the facility, which is expected to begin operations in May 2025, will be used for the fabrication of miscellaneous and structural steel components. Interested job applicants should apply through the Indeed job website.

Additionally, a $150,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund Grant awarded to Bamberg County from the Coordinating Council for Economic Development will assist with building improvement costs.

Denmark Mayor Harold Johnson said he is “appreciative for Blackhorse’s economic investment in the Denmark community. Job growth is essential for any town to thrive, and we look forward to witnessing firsthand how this partnership will positively impact our citizens.”

Bamberg County Council Chairwoman Sharon Hammond stated, “Bamberg County is pleased to have another industry invest in our people…the 40 jobs being created will help provide a better quality of life and help families maintain healthy lifestyles, homes, and communities where both families and businesses can flourish. We welcome Blackhorse Steel Works and look forward to providing a pro-business environment where the company can grow for years to come.”

“Blackhorse’s expansion into Bamberg County is excellent news and another example of our commitment to economic development in Bamberg County. Along with 40 new jobs, this opportunity serves as another testament of Bamberg County’s industrial and economic potential,” stated County Administrator Joey Preston.

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For more information on this press release, email info@bambergcounty.sc.gov.