Nucor Steel

Nucor is the largest producer of steel in the United States, and the largest recycler in North America. Nucor-Darlington, located in Darlington, South Carolina, began operations in 1969 as Nucor’s first bar mill. It is now the largest steel bar producer in the Southeast.

Sonoco

From their headquarters in Hartsville, South Carolina, and more than 330 operations in 34 countries, Sonoco produces packaging for a variety of industries and many of the world’s most recognized brands, serving customers in 85 nations. The company headquarters employs 1,347 Darlington County residents, making it the largest private sector employer in the county. 

Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals. A global company with locations in 30 U.S. states, the Darlington location manufactures Dixie brand paper products. It employs 600 employees.

PolyQuest

PolyQuest is the leading distributor of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin in North America. Established in 2000, PolyQuest’s mission is to provide the most comprehensive, cost competitive supply portfolio of virgin and recycled PET (rPET) resins in North America. Its extensive resin catalog serves every major end application for PET, including bottle, sheet, strapping, compounding, film and fiber. The company currently employs 116 people.