Protego (USA) Inc., a global industrial equipment manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its Charleston County operations. The company’s $10.1 million investment will create 39 new jobs.

Parker Poe’s Business Expansion and Location Solutions Team was delighted to assist Protego (USA) with its strategic expansion. Parker Poe Consulting’s Mark Simmons and Azad Khan worked on the negotiation and application of incentives. Parker Poe attorneys Sam Moses, Madison Felder, Todd Haynie, Elizabeth Gibbes, and Davis Riddle oversaw various project elements, handled incentive documentation, and advised on real estate.

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Protego (USA) was founded in 1954. The company builds and provides devices and tank equipment for the oil and gas, petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical and bio-energy industries. The company’s products include flame arresters, valves and tank equipment, as well as new products for cryogenic storage applications.

Parker Poe Consulting is a corporate site selection and economic incentives consulting firm. The Parker Poe Consulting team provides site selection services to find data-driven solutions for clients who are expanding their footprints and considering new capital investments and job creation. Parker Poe Consulting also provides economic incentives consulting services to growing companies, helping clients navigate and negotiate incentives for economic development projects. From global conglomerates to family-owned businesses, Parker Poe Consulting positions companies to make informed project decisions that will maximize operational effectiveness while reducing costs.