About Us
- New-Indy is a joint venture between The Kraft Group and Schwarz Partners. The company name is derived from being the Newest Independent manufacturer and supplier of recycled containerboard in the corrugated box industry. With nearly 2,000 employees from the Carolinas to California, we strive to be the supplier of choice for packaged products.
- Number of local employees: Approximately 420
- Property size: 1,800 acres
- Facility size: 940,000 sq. ft.
Annual Economic Impact
Payroll and benefits | $ 65 Million |
Operating Costs | $110 Million |
Roundwood & Chips | $80 Million |
Energy | $45 Million |
Chemicals |
$40 Million |
Taxes | $10 Million |
Total Impact |
$350 million |
New-Indy is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and promoting economic vitality throughout the region.
- New-Indy purchases wood from over 100 different suppliers with over 98% sourced from the Carolinas.
- Major operating costs:
- Maintenance and repairs – $65 million
- Supplies – $25 million
- Outside services – $15 million
- New-Indy is the largest customer of York County Natural Gas Authority with upwards of $15 million spent annually.
- New-Indy is the third-largest manufacturing employer in York County.
- New-Indy is investing more than $30 million per year to secure our future as a competitive manufacturer of containerboard.
- New-Indy is investing over $10 million per year in ongoing environmental stewardship efforts.
Supporting Sustainability
The Catawba Mill:
Paper and Packaging manufacturing is one of the most sustainable industries we have in the United States today. New-Indy takes pride in being part of an industry that acts as stewards of our planet and the forests that occupy it.
- New-Indy is ISO-certified in quality management and environmental management. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is a global certification process for a variety of organizations and systems.
- The mill sources wood fiber and maintains a chain of custody and controlled wood certificates under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC).
- New-Indy derives over 70% of the energy used from renewable sources, such as reclaimed bark and lignin from softwood fiber.
- New-Indy helped develop and teach the South Carolina Best Forest Management Practices to landowners and suppliers who provide us wood. These practices set and monitor harvesting standards to protect forest water quality and ensure the sustainability of logging practices.
- New-Indy generates 44 million watts of electricity on-site from carbon-neutral biomass.
- New-Indy Has won numerous industry awards, including South Carolina Manufacturer of the Year and Top 10 Best North American Plants. Established in 1990, the IndustryWeek Best Plants program annually recognizes plants that are on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction and create rewarding work environments.
Community Support
Since 2019
New-Indy is committed to being a responsible member of the community. As a proud member of several local organizations, New-Indy also sponsors local events and donates to many local institutions.
Local Associations / Memberships
- York County Chamber of Commerce
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
- South Carolina Energy Users
- South Carolina Forestry Association
- Chester County Chamber of Commerce
2024 Community Donations / Sponsorships (full list)
- Rock Hill Schools Education Foundation
- Come See Me Festival
- Christmasville
- Lancaster County Children’s Home
- Family Promise
- Lesslie Volunteer Fire Department
- Miracle Park
- Hospice & Community Care
- Sun City Strong Walk for Alzheimer’s
- Andrew Jackson, Great Falls and Rock Hill High Schools athletic sponsor
- NAMI Piedmont Tri-County (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Rolling in Rock Hill
- Lancaster/Chester FCA
- Rock Hill Schools Aspire Academy
- Lancaster County 911 EMS week
- York County Chamber Leadership Program
- Burrell Foundation
Critical Needs
- Hope of Rock Hill Storm Relief Fund: On April 20, 2024, a storm came through York County that produced hail, strong winds and severe microbursts. Many areas had extensive damage. New-Indy’s contributions committee made a monetary donation to HOPE of Rock Hill to help those who needed help because of the damage.
- Hurricane Helene Relief: New-Indy collected supplies and monetary donations for the American Red Cross. The mill also partnered with USW Locals 925 &1924 on donation collection. The supplies were delivered to McDowell County, N.C., one of the hardest-hit areas of the region.
Annual Community Contributions
- Catawba Mill Palmetto Bowl: Employee holiday food drive activated around the annual Clemson vs. University of South Carolina football game on Thanksgiving weekend.
- Cedar Valley Community: Thanksgiving-In-A-Basket donation event.
New-Indy Catawba takes pride in its partnerships with local safety organizations, working together to enhance community well-being and safety.
New-Indy actively supports emergency relief efforts, offering charitable aid to help communities recover from significant events.
New-Indy employees participate in their annual Thanksgiving-In-A-Basket holiday donation event.