Staff Report
Published Feb. 3, 2012

Highland Baking Co., a wholesale bread baking company, will locate a new production facility in Spartanburg County. The $9.48 million investment is expected to generate 196 jobs over the next five years.

“This is an important step in our company’s growth. Spartanburg County is a great fit for our business and offers a business-friendly climate and excellent market access,” said Stuart Rosen, vice president of Highland Baking.

Highland Baking, based in Northbrook, Ill., will locate its new bread production and distribution facility in an existing building in Spartanburg County. The company specializes in producing custom bread products for national restaurant chains.

“South Carolina continues to be the place where companies want to invest, and Highland Baking Company is a great example. We celebrate their decision to establish operations here and create 196 new jobs in Spartanburg County,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.

The new facility will allow Highland Baking to have some additional capacity as well as improve efficiencies. The facility is expected to open in October.

“You’ll hear me say that we are good at making things in South Carolina, and today I can say we’re also good at baking them,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “Agribusiness and distribution are strong industries in South Carolina, and Highland Baking Company’s announcement shows that.”