Orion Performance Compounds is a manufacturer of highly engineered custom thermoplastic compounds. Located in Lugoff South Carolina, this customer-focused enterprise is less than two years old. The owners are plastic “lifers” who have over 200 years of collective experience in the industry.
Orion’s leadership developed the company to offer plastic product manufacturers a choice; the opportunity to move away from compound conglomerates and work with a compound supplier that would put their needs first. Orion prides itself on superior quality and delivery while providing customized compound solutions to meet customers specific needs. As a start-up, the leaders have worked hard to get their name out in the industry and to bring business to the SC facility.
Orion initially enlisted SCMEP to train their early associates in Lean Manufacturing principles. Additionally, Orion’s leadership decided to participate in CONNEX Marketplace, a state-sponsored supply chain initiative designed to connect manufacturers and suppliers into a single, accurate, searchable supply-chain database. Orion wanted to be found by plastic producers looking for raw materials.
In August of 2024, Orion participated in a B2B Matchmaking event that was offered only to CONNEX members. Orion President, Jim LeGacy, connected with potential customers at the event and subsequently identified over $6 million of new opportunities by attending our event.
“Opening up a new company in an unfamiliar state can be a challenge. The SCMEP organization is polished, professional and ready to assist. Our recent ISO certification is a good example of the assistance SCMEP can provide. Looking forward to continual positive interaction with the organization.”
Jim LeGacy, President