Flame Spray North America, a thermal spray coatings manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Laurens County South Carolina. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 40 new jobs.

Part of Flame Spray S.p.A., Flame Spray North America offers a complete portfolio of thermal spray coating and heat treatment services. The company’s only North American facility, located at 576 International Blvd. in Fountain Inn, primarily aims to serve the industrial gas turbine and aerospace markets.

The expansion includes the addition of advanced thermal spray coating technologies available for servicing industrial gas turbine components and technological improvements for the current facility. Operations are already online.