Smartpress, a 100% employee-owned online printer, is scaling up operations with a new production facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. This expansion boosts the company’s printing capabilities and aims to streamline shipping for customers across the East Coast. By strategically positioning its facility in this high-growth region, Smartpress can now deliver nearly 75% of its products via ground shipping within two days. The area’s dynamic population growth and skilled workforce drove the decision to establish roots in South Carolina. “Spartanburg County is an ideal location for adding production capacity to…
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