Heidelberg Materials North America is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new distribution terminal for aggregates in Colleton County.
The company will construct a 71-acre aggregate distribution terminal in Walterboro, South Carolina, to market crushed stone. With direct access to the Palmetto Railways Salkehatchie Subdivision rail line, Heidelberg Materials says the new operation will enhance the company’s Southeast distribution network.
“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,” says Scott Dickson, president of Heidelberg Materials North America’s Southeast region. “The new aggregate depot will be complementary to our recent acquisition of Giant Cement. 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.”
Henry McMaster, governor of South Carolina, is excited about what the new distribution terminal means for the state.
“We are proud that Heidelberg Materials continues to do business in South Carolina and invest in communities across our state,” McMaster says. “This announcement underscores the strength of South Carolina’s workforce and economic climate, and we congratulate Heidelberg Materials on this new operation in Colleton County.”
Additionally, Patrick McCroy, president and CEO of Palmetto Railways, is pleased to partner with Heidelberg Materials to help distribute materials.
“Palmetto Railways welcomes and looks forward to serving Heidelberg Materials North America along our Salkehatchie Subdivision rail line,” McCroy says. “This 40-mile short line enhances distribution connectivity with CSX in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. The opportunity to collaborate with Heidelberg, Colleton County and Southern Carolina Alliance is a prime example of how we keep business on track.”
Operations are expected to be online in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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