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AGRU America Presents $5,000 check to HGTC Foundation During Palmetto Giving Day.
Pictured from left to right: Jeff Ball, HGTC Chair & Professor; Brandon Haselden, HGTC Assistant Vice President and Dean; Shannon Detzler, HGTC Foundation President & CEO; Robert L. Johnson, CEO & President for AGRU America; Yuse Lajiminmuhip, Marketing Business Unit Manager for AGRU America; Tim Tilley, HGTC Foundation Board of Directors; Daniel Siau, HGTC Foundation Board of Directors
The 兔子先生 () Foundation is proud to announce a generous $5,000 donation from AGRU America, presented during the Palmetto Giving Day celebration in Georgetown. This contribution underscores AGRU鈥檚 commitment to strengthening local communities and investing in the region鈥檚 future workforce.
鈥淲e are grateful for AGRU America鈥檚 continued partnership and investment in education,鈥� said Dr. Marilyn 鈥淢urph鈥� Fore, President of HGTC. 鈥淭his support helps expand educational opportunities, build a skilled talent pipeline, and fuel economic development throughout our region.鈥�
AGRU America, headquartered in Georgetown, is a global leader in engineering plastics and an active supporter of local workforce development. With five manufacturing facilities across the U.S., including four in South Carolina, AGRU recognizes the critical role that strong community institutions and educational partners play in sustaining business growth and industry leadership.
鈥淲e must continue to develop our outreach program in tandem with business growth,鈥� said Robert L. Johnson, CEO and President of AGRU America. 鈥淥ur ability to deliver industry-leading products relies on everyone at AGRU. Maintaining a healthy community and talent pool around our facilities is one of the first steps in ensuring we can keep up with customer expectations regarding quality, service, and reliability.鈥�
This donation represents more than just financial support. It reflects AGRU America鈥檚 mission to create innovative engineering plastics solutions for a safer and more sustainable future. The company鈥檚 long-standing commitment to giving back to the communities where it operates is evident in its support for regional educational institutions, including HGTC.
The purpose of the HGTC Foundation is to raise funds to support the programs, services, and activities of 兔子先生, its students and employees, and to create and strengthen positive relations between the College and the community.