Harbor Freight to Bring 36 Jobs to Piedmont Facility

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

Harbor Freight Tools on Thursday made official a new expansion in Anderson County, with 36 new jobs and an additional $30 million investment in the county.

“We have been working with Harbor Freight for some time and are pleased to see these new jobs which pay far above the regional and state averages,” said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns.

“We’re happy about their location in Piedmont and look forward to their continued growth in Anderson County,” said Burns.

The tool and equipment retailer will lease a 76,171-square-foot research, development and innovation facility at 130 Frontage Road in Piedmont. The new facility will include office space, research and development labs, and a warehouse for the design, development, and testing of tools.

“We are pleased that Harbor Freight has chosen to grow their company in Anderson County,” said Anderson County Councilman Jimmy Davis, who represents the district in which the facility will be located. “The announcement of $30 million in capital investment and 36 new jobs will offer an opportunity for a brighter future for many in our area. This project is a great fit for Anderson County, and I look forward to seeing them grow.”

Founded in 1977, Harbor Freight Tools is a retailer of value-priced, high-quality tools and equipment, including hand, power, automotive and industrial tools.