Film maker to expand, add 120 jobs in Covington

SKC, Inc., the Korean polyester film maker in Covington, announced Friday a $100 million expansion that could create 120 new jobs.

The new 200,000-square-foot factory, to be built alongside the company’s U.S. headquarters, film and chemical facilities, will make plastic film components for solar panels.

Hiring is scheduled for April 2011.

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