TB Kawashima USA, Inc.
Lugoff, SC
TB Kawashima USA, Inc. located in Kershaw County in 2002 and began operations in 2003. TB Kawashima is a leading producer of fabric for automotive seats. Customers include most Japanese automakers such as Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. The Lugoff facility is the first location for the company in the United States. The company employs approximately 1,500 worldwide.
TB Kawashima purchased the former Wateree Textiles facility in Lugoff, which includes a weaving plant and dye house with over 350,000 square feet.
U.S. Headquarters: Lugoff, SC
World Headquarters: Kyoko, Japan
Website: www.kawashima-usa.com
Investment: $15 million
Employees: 124
Established: 2002