Peabody Engineering Invests $9 Million to Expand South Carolina Plant

The expansion follows a period of sustained growth for the company, which has served the chemical handling sector since 1952. CEO Mark Peabody described the project as a move to address increasingly complex market challenges, noting that the added space will facilitate the development of larger tank models. The company plans to scale its ProChem and Gemini tank portfolios throughout 2026, introducing new size ranges and configurations to improve performance in specialized chemical applications.

Beyond simple capacity increases, the Liberty site serves as a hub for integrating direct customer feedback into product design. The manufacturer intends to utilize the additional floor space to accelerate the rollout of its expanded tank offerings, including new Open-Top and Solid-Top lines, as well as its Value-Pak series. This facility represents a strategic milestone for the firm as it looks to maintain its market position by balancing custom engineering with high-volume production requirements.