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Heidelberg Materials North America, a leading supplier of building materials, announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new aggregates distribution terminal in Colleton County.

The company’s $7.3 million investment will create eight jobs, according to Gov. Henry McMaster’s office.

With more than a century of experience, Heidelberg Materials supplies cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and other building materials to customers throughout North America.

The company operates more than 450 North American locations, including 16 in South Carolina, and employs approximately 9,000 people.

Heidelberg Materials will construct a 71-acre aggregates distribution terminal, located at 1616 Red Bank Road in Walterboro, to market crushed stone.

With direct access to the Palmetto Railways Salkehatchie Subdivision rail line, the new operation will enhance the company’s Southeast distribution network, officials said.

“Our new rail distribution terminal in Colleton County will enable Heidelberg Materials to efficiently and more sustainably supply much-needed construction aggregates to this growing market. The new aggregate depot will be complementary to our recent acquisition of Giant Cement,” said Heidelberg Materials North America Southeast Region President Scott Dickson.

Dickson added, “We are pleased to make this investment in the area and look forward to contributing to the continued growth and prosperity of the Lowcountry region of South Carolina.” 

Operations are expected to be online in the fourth quarter of 2025. Those interested in joining the Heidelberg Materials team should go to the company’s careers page.