Agtruss investing $2.8M in Lee County expansion.

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Agtruss Inc., a manufacturer of agricultural trusses for the poultry and livestock industries, is investing $2.8 million in an expansion of its Lee County operations expected to create 25 new jobs.

Established in 1995, Agtruss sells trusses to local and national building suppliers and residential businesses. The expansion at its Bishopville operations, which will include a 100-foot production line with additional equipment, is the result of a new, high-volume contract with a large agricultural builder, according to a news release.

"We appreciate the support of South Carolina and TheLINK Economic Development Alliance for all the help they have provided," Agtruss owner Larry Earls said in the release. "We are looking forward to working with them to make our future expansion...