{"id":22094,"date":"2023-09-15T20:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T20:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4211020_AE11020_0"},"modified":"2023-09-15T20:12:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T20:12:00","slug":"stl-starts-to-make-in-america-with-its-next-gen-lugoff-ofc-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=22094","title":{"rendered":"STL starts to &#8216;Make in America&#8217; with its next-gen Lugoff OFC facility"},"content":{"rendered":"<table name=\"logo_release\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/876464\/4277723\/Sterlite_Technologies_STL_New_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Inaugurated by Hon. <span class=\"xn-person\">Henry McMaster<\/span>, Governor, <span class=\"xn-location\">South Carolina<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span class=\"xn-money\">$56m USD<\/span> investment <\/i><\/li>\n<li>Commitment to drive US&nbsp;rural broadband build and enable the BEAD vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">COLUMBIA, S.C.<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">LONDON<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">MUMBAI, India<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 16, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; STL (NSE: STLTECH), a<a href=\"https:\/\/stl.tech\/north-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">leading global optical and digital solutions company<\/a>, today formally announced the launch of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in <span class=\"xn-location\">Lugoff, South Carolina<\/span> &#8211; <b>The&nbsp;Palmetto Plant.<\/b> Named after the state tree of <span class=\"xn-location\">South Carolina<\/span>, this facility, also designated as <b>STL&#8217;s North American Headquarters<\/b>, symbolizes STL&#8217;s commitment to the US market.<\/p>\n<p>The Palmetto Plant was inaugurated by <b>Hon. <span class=\"xn-person\">Henry McMaster<\/span><\/b>, Governor of <span class=\"xn-location\">South Carolina<\/span>, in the presence of government dignitaries, key customers, and representatives from the local Chambers of Commerce.<\/p>\n<p>This strategic investment and expansion efforts in the U.S. further reinforce STL&#8217;s commitment to the <i>Make in America<\/i> vision. Addressing the market demand for 5G,&nbsp;FTTx, and the push for rural broadband, The Palmetto Plant, spanning over 168,000 sq. ft will specialize in future-ready optical solutions, including high fiber count cables with smaller diameters. The emphasis will also extend to pioneering designs, notably high-capacity ribbonized cables and ruggedized designs for rural deployments. To help operators tackle the industry-wide skills shortage, the new <span class=\"xn-location\">Lugoff<\/span> facility is also prioritizing optical connectivity products that are simple to deploy, monitor, and maintain. Additionally, comprehensive on-site testing aligned with industry-standard GR20 guidelines ensures the high quality and reliability of its products.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg4a64left\" dir=\"ltr\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2212510\/STL_Palmetto_Plant.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg4a64left\" title=\"STL Palmetto Plant Launch in South Carolina, US\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2212510\/STL_Palmetto_Plant.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"STL Palmetto Plant Launch in South Carolina, US\" align=\"middle\"><\/a> <br \/><span>STL Palmetto Plant Launch in South Carolina, US<\/span> <\/div>\n<p>STL has committed to being <b>Net zero by 2030<\/b>. Following in the footsteps of STL&#8217;s other global manufacturing units, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Lugoff<\/span> facility also aims to achieve zero waste and reduce energy consumption progressively.<\/p>\n<p>The Palmetto Plant employs over 150 people, including skilled manufacturing associates and seasoned industry specialists leading the company&#8217;s North American operations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The inauguration of STL&#8217;s manufacturing plant marks a significant stride forward for our state&#8217;s broadband efforts and will provide new opportunities for our people in <span class=\"xn-location\">Kershaw County<\/span>,&#8221; said <b>Governor <span class=\"xn-person\">Henry McMaster<\/span>.<\/b> &#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">South Carolina<\/span> has built a national reputation as a leader in broadband expansion, and with STL establishing operations in <span class=\"xn-location\">South Carolina<\/span>, that reputation will only expand.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Excited about this significant milestone,<b> <span class=\"xn-person\">Paul Atkinson<\/span>, CEO, Optical Networking Business at&nbsp;STL<\/b>, said: &#8220;Our new cable plant in <span class=\"xn-location\">Lugoff, South Carolina<\/span>, is a testament to our commitment to the US market and our customers in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>. This facility mirrors our ethos and STL&#8217;s larger purpose &#8211; of Transforming Billions of Lives by Connecting the World. I am excited to see its impact on America&#8217;s rural connectivity and digital landscape.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From glass to fiber, cabling, and optical connectivity, STL is one of <b>only 6 players worldwide<sup>[1]<\/sup><\/b> with end-to-end capabilities in this space. The company works closely with regional and national players and with industry associations like the FBA and the Power and Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) to create meaningful impact at scale.<\/p>\n<p><b>About STL &#8211; Sterlite Technologies Ltd:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>STL is a leading global optical and digital solutions company providing advanced offerings to build 5G, Rural, FTTx, Enterprise and Data Centre networks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stl.tech\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Read more<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stl.tech\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Contact us, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stl.tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">stl.tech<\/a>&nbsp;| <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/STL_tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Twitter<\/a>&nbsp;|<\/p>\n<p><sup>[1]<\/sup>&nbsp;Ex-China<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inaugurated by Hon. 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