Military procurement company plans $3M expansion in Richland County

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MGS LLC, a military procurement company, is investing $3 million to expand its operations in Richland County.

Based in the U.S., MGS LLC is an international procurement and distribution company that assists the government in acquiring police and military equipment and services, according to a news release. The company’s products and services include ammunition and components, law enforcement and security, weapons systems and more.

MGS LLC’s expansion will be located at 213 Dawson Road off the Trenholm Road Extension in Northeast Columbia. The expansion will create 12 new jobs and include construction of a new facility with additional office and warehousing space, the release said.

“MGS LLC is not only a longstanding employer in Richland County, but it has also been an essential partner to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department by providing equipment, facilities and training,” Richland County Council Chair Overture Walker said in the release. “Council supports the company’s commitment to more than double its workforce over the next few years and is happy to help facilitate this company’s growth.”

The expansion is expected to be online by April 2023. Those interested in employment with MGS LLC should visit the company’s contact page.