Part of Nupi Industrie Italiane S.p.A., NUPI specializes in the manufacturing, sales, and marketing of NIRON, ELOFIT, and SMARTFLEX branded multilayer plastic pipes and associated fittings for hot water, cold water and gasoline. The company is based in Texas and established a warehouse and operations center in Early Branch in 2016.

“We are now in the third phase of our production expansion in Hampton County, South Carolina,” said NUPI Americas President and CEO Marco Genoni. “The journey began in 2016 when we acquired the Hampton County spec building, initially focusing on importing goods from Italy. In 2020, our first expansion doubled the facility’s size and allowed us to begin manufacturing pipes domestically.

“This third phase adds 50,000 square feet of building space and represents a capital investment of over $7 million. It will enable us to produce fittings in the U.S., creating 30 new jobs and reducing reliance on imported goods. By increasing local production, we aim to better support the growth of our plastic pressure fluid transport systems. We are deeply grateful for the continued support from the state of South Carolina and Hampton County in our expansion efforts.”