90 years in manufacturing

A mainstay of Oconee’s industrial community is receiving congratulations for reaching a milestone. Ulbrich Precision Flat Wire, which operates a plant on South Carolina 183/the Walhalla-Westminster Highway, celebrates 90 years tomorrow in producing precision flat and fine wire. “This is a significant day for Ulbrich,” said Richard Blackwell, executive director of the Oconee Economic Alliance. Ulbrich’s products are known for their performance and reliability in critical applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, chemical processing and electronics. At its location near Westminster since 2001, Ulbrich employs 150 people.