The Clemson University Wood Utilization + Design Institute (WU+D) was proud to be invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mosaic Color & Additives’ new Sapphire Dispersions facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette joined Mosaic leadership and regional partners to celebrate the opening of this new facility, which is focused on bringing coating production back from overseas, developing sustainable products using life-cycle analysis and greenhouse gas best practices, and advancing graphene-infused technologies.
This moment represents more than a facility opening — it reflects a shared commitment to:
• Onshoring advanced manufacturing
• Building high-value, technology-driven product platforms
• Strengthening South Carolina’s sustainable industrial base
• Creating long-term economic growth through innovation
Sapphire Dispersions was formed to bring production back to the U.S., reduce emissions, and advance next-generation materials -— a vision closely aligned with WU+D’s mission to expand markets for sustainable, bio-based and advanced materials across the state. The planned development of a Graphene Center of Excellence on the company’s campus further signals South Carolina’s growing role in high-performance materials and sustainable manufacturing innovation.
At WU+D, we believe that strengthening domestic manufacturing and developing sustainable materials solutions go hand-in-hand with rural resilience, forest sector innovation, and economic growth across South Carolina.
We look forward to continued collaboration with industry partners who are committed to building the next generation of advanced, sustainable manufacturing in our state.
Duber Garces
Grad Research Assistant
Social media & Communications, WU+D
Clemson University
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