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Laurens Today
By the People, for the People
Shamrock Technologies Investing $39.6M to Relocate HQ to Gray Court
The specialty additives manufacturer will create 57 new jobs at its new facility.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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Shamrock Technologies Inc., a global leader in specialty additives used in coatings, inks, greases and lubricants, will invest $39.6 million to relocate its headquarters from New Jersey to Gray Court, South Carolina. The new facility will include offices, research and development labs, a pilot plant, and a warehouse and production space.
Why it matters
The move represents a significant economic development win for the Laurens County area, as Shamrock Technologies is a well-established manufacturer that will bring new high-quality jobs to the region. The investment also signals the company's confidence in South Carolina as a business-friendly environment to support its future growth.
The details
Shamrock Technologies' new 101 Connexial Blvd. facility in Gray Court will house the company's headquarters operations, including offices, R&D labs, a pilot plant, and warehouse and production space. Some operations are expected to be online by the end of 2027, with all phases completed by the end of 2030. The company also has an existing manufacturing facility in Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
- Shamrock Technologies announced the $39.6 million investment and headquarters relocation on March 10, 2026.
- Some operations at the new Gray Court facility are expected to be online by the end of 2027.
- All phases of the new Gray Court facility are expected to be completed by the end of 2030.
The players
Shamrock Technologies Inc.
A global leader in specialty additives used in coatings, inks, greases and lubricants.
Michael Kellen
CEO of Shamrock Technologies Inc.
Laurens County
The county in South Carolina where Shamrock Technologies is relocating its headquarters.
What they’re saying
“Shamrock Technologies is proud to continue investing in our South Carolina operations as we build the future home of our company. For 85 years, our growth has been driven by strong partnerships and a commitment to people, and we look forward to deepening those ties as we expand in Gray Court. We appreciate the support of South Carolina and Laurens County leaders, whose commitment to business and community makes this next chapter possible.”
— Michael Kellen, CEO, Shamrock Technologies Inc.
What’s next
Shamrock Technologies expects some operations at the new Gray Court facility to be online by the end of 2027, with all phases completed by the end of 2030.
The takeaway
Shamrock Technologies' $39.6 million investment and headquarters relocation to Gray Court, South Carolina represents a significant economic development win for the Laurens County region, bringing 57 new high-quality manufacturing jobs to the area and signaling the company's confidence in the state as a business-friendly environment to support its future growth.
