Confluence Watersports Expanding, Adding New Jobs

An Easley-based manufacturer of canoes and kayaks will move and expand its operations in Greenville County.

Confluence Watersports plans to invest $13 million and create at least 72 new jobs over the next five years at its new plant 300,000-square-foot facility at 575 Mauldin Road.

The site, which formerly housed Hitachi, will allow the company to consolidate a manufacturing facility and a distribution facility, into one building. The move is expected to be completed by the end of year.

“It was important for us to consolidate our teams and all operations into one building while at the same time providing for expansion," said Sue Rechner, president and CEO of the company. "The new Greenville facility allows us to retain our workforce and gain efficiencies across the organization that will translate back into investments for our aggressive growth plan.“

“It’s exciting to see one of our existing businesses expand, and we celebrate the new jobs Confluence Watersports will create. Announcements like this show that South Carolina is on the right track in encouraging investment and job creation,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.

Hiring for the new positions will begin in September. Resumes may be submitted to Human Resources, Confluence Watersports, 111 Kayaker Way, Easley, S.C. 29642 or newjobs@kayaker.com, or contact the McAlister Square One‐Stop located at 225 S. Pleasantburg at 864‐467‐8080 or visit www.sconestop.org.