Bondex Inc. — a Trenton, S.C.-based producer of thermally bonded nonwoven materials for filtration and separation, medical, composites, and electrical and business machine substrates, among other applications — will invest $6.4 million to expand its operations, adding 13 jobs in the process.

The company will double the size of its nonwovens plant with the addition of 33,000 square feet, and will add a new production line that will manufacture industrial laminates and composites for the electrical and electronic markets and other specialty applications. The expansion is expected to be completed in the end of the fourth quarter 2012 with production commencing in January 2013.

“We are excited about moving forward with our plans to expand our existing facility in Edgefield County,” said Brad Willingham, president, Bondex. “South Carolina has provided us with an excellent business environment and a talented workforce. We look forward to continuing to grow here.”

Bondex will begin accepting applications for the new positions in November.

October 2, 2012