Aqua Diamond LLC, a pre-revenue startup company, has established its headquarters and operations in Abbeville County.
The company offers unique patented product packaging solutions and additive-free flavored water products under the AQUADIAMOND™ brand, having recently received a wholesale permit. The company will produce 8 jobs at the Abbeville County Manufacturing Incubator, including jobs to support Research & Development as the company develops sustainable, plastic-free packaging over the next five years.
AQUADIAMOND™ “water” is available in four flavors and is packaged using innovative methods with eco-friendly practices and sustainable sourcing at the forefront.
The company has worked with the Abbeville County Economic Development Partnership, McCormick County Economic Development, the Columbia Area Small Business Development Center, and the SC Department of Agriculture in Colleton County.
“We selected the Abbeville area and the Abbeville Manufacturing Incubator due to its strategic location, supportive business environment, and commitment to fostering innovation. The incubator’s focus on workforce development, subject matter expert development and mentorship, we well as collaboration with universities aligns perfectly with our goals. We aim to contribute to the local economy by creating jobs and supporting the growth of small businesses in the beverage and packaging industry. Within 3-5 years, we hope to establish a successful flavored water drink brand, expand our operations, and collaborate with local universities to train manufacturing engineers and provide internships for students as well as research. By investing in talent development and fostering a culture of innovation, we believe we can make a significant impact on the Abbeville community. A key resource we’re particularly excited about is the incubator’s networking opportunities, which will help us connect with potential investors, partners, and industry leaders.”
– Ehsan Fallah, Ph. D., President & CEO, Aqua Diamond
About the Abbeville Manufacturing Incubator
The Abbeville Manufacturing Incubator is a 22,000-square-foot facility with four 5,000-square-foot manufacturing bays and 1,000 square feet of shared office space. It is owned by Abbeville County and operated by the Abbeville County Economic Development Partnership, and with the lease of Aqua Diamond, the building is fully occupied.
The Abbeville Manufacturing Incubator three additional tenants are Logica Automation, PHV Engineering and Orion Safety Systems. These companies each have Brazilian ownership. Together, the three companies have pledged to create more than 18 jobs over the next three years.
