The South Carolina Department of Commerce released the following news today:

Rhythmlink International, LLC, a medical device manufacturing company, is expanding its Richland County facility at 1140 First Street South in the Columbia Industrial Park. The expansion includes a $1.4 million investment expected to create 50 new jobs and a world-class automated packaging line in a new 1,500-square-foot ISO 8 Certified, Class 100,000 cleanroom.

Founded by neurodiagnostic technicians and engineers in 2002, Rhythmlink designs, manufactures and distributes a variety of medical devices for intraoperative neuromonitoring, electroencephalography, evoked potentials, polysomnography, long-term monitoring epilepsy and critical care units.

“We are thrilled that Rhythmlink chose Richland County over other international locations including China to expand operations and add 50 jobs,” said Norman Jackson, Chair of Richland County Council. “The greatest evidence of a business-friendly climate is the growth and success of our existing industries, and this announcement is confirmation that Richland County and South Carolina are creating that climate. Congratulations to Rhythmlink on their expansion; Richland County is proud that you chose to expand your facilities here.”

The company began manufacturing medical devices at its facility in China 12 years ago, but it now plans to move a manufacturing packaging line to South Carolina with this expansion. Rhythmlink product made in the USA will be available for sale in mid- to late 2015.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved a $50,000 set aside grant to be used for real property improvements for the project.

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Rhythmlink International, LLC is expanding its Richland County facility at 1140 First Street South in the Columbia Industrial Park.
• $1.4 million investment is expected to create 50 new jobs and a world-class automated packaging line in a new 1,500-square-foot ISO 8 Certified, Class 100,000 cleanroom.
• The company plans to move a significant manufacturing packaging line to South Carolina with this recent expansion.
• Rhythmlink product made in the USA will be available for sale in mid- to late 2015.
• Rhythmlink manufactures and distributes a variety of medical devices for intraoperative neuromonitoring, electroencephalography, evoked potentials, polysomnography, long-term monitoring epilepsy and critical care units.

For more information, contact Allison Skipper, Director of Marketing & Communications with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, at (803) 737-1998 or askipper@sccommerce.com.