Fairfield Economic Development

Parkdale Mills Announces Expansion in Edgefield County

January 26, 2010

Parkdale Mills Announces Expansion in Edgefield County

Investment expected to create 16 new jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. - January 26, 2010 - The South Carolina Department of
Commerce, Edgefield County and the Economic Development Partnership
today announced that Parkdale Mills will expand its manufacturing plant
in Edgefield County. The $3 million investment is expected to generate
16 new jobs.

"This expansion is an exciting event for our Edgefield facility and our
associates there. Edgefield County continues to be a perfect fit for our
company, providing an excellent business environment and a talented and
dedicated workforce. We appreciate all the support we have received from
state and local officials," said Robert Nodine, plant manager at the
Parkdale Mills' Edgefield facility.

Parkdale Mills plans to add new equipment to its Edgefield textile
facility to help increase capacity. The company expects to have the
expansion completed by May 1.

"Parkdale Mills has been a producer and supplier of spun yarn for nearly
a century, and during that time the company has been an important part
of the state's business community. Parkdale Mills' decision to grow in
South Carolina is another sign that our skilled workforce and
business-friendly climate are working to attract new investment and help
existing businesses grow.  We congratulate Parkdale Mills and wish them
continued success in South Carolina," said Joe Taylor, Secretary of
Commerce.

Edgefield County Council Chairman Monroe Kneece said, "We welcome this
good news, especially in tough economic times like these, it is good to
see our local industries doing well. Parkdale Mills is a valued member
of our community and we appreciate their confidence in our workforce and
their investment of $3 million and 16 jobs. Edgefield County, the Town
of Edgefield and the Economic Development Partnership have worked with
the company to bring this expansion about and we are excited about this
good news."

"It is exciting to see our local industry expand and prosper.  We were
pleased to work with Parkdale Mills when they first came to Edgefield
and it's good to see them expand their operation here in Edgefield.
These jobs are important to us and we are proud that of all the places
they could have expanded, they chose Edgefield County. We wish them the
best," said Gary Stooksbury, Chairman of the Board of the Economic
Development Partnership.

The company plans to begin hiring for the positions in February. Anyone
interested in opportunities with the company can contact Defender
Services Inc. at 704-864-0998.

About Parkdale Mills

Founded in 1916, Parkdale is one of the largest yarn manufacturers in
the world. Today, Parkdale operates 24 plants in four countries.
Parkdale's philosophy continues to be based on a single vision and
pursuit of improvement-an approach that keeps customer needs first and
foremost. Parkdale has remained a privately-owned company to retain
flexibility, which provides the latitude for experimentation rarely
found in publicly-owned firms. For more information, please visit
www.parkdalemills.com.

About S.C. Department of Commerce

The S.C. Department of Commerce works closely with economic development
professionals throughout the state to recruit new jobs and investments
and help existing businesses grow. Commerce has been recognized for its
success in the areas of job creation and economic impact by Area
Development and Business Facilities magazines. The S.C. Department of
Commerce was one of 10 state economic development organizations to
receive Area Development's Silver Shovel Award in 2009 and Commerce
received the 2009 Deal of the Year award from Business Facilities
magazine. Commerce received the top prize for Boeing's selection of
North Charleston for the company's second final assembly plant for the
787 Dreamliner program.  In addition to job and investment recruitment,
the agency provides a range of business support services, offers grants
for community development and infrastructure improvements, and provides
tools to enhance workforce skills. For more information, visit
www.SCcommerce.com.