US-based diamond grower Scio Diamond Technology Corp. US-based diamond grower says that it has returned to full production following its December shutdown. Scio experienced a water line break in its facility in mid-December that caused damage to its diamond growers and a significant interruption in production. The factory was partially operating again within a number of days, and is now restored to full capacity. Scio expects to show significant increases in output in March and April as the diamonds from the restored growers complete their growth cycle, according to a press release from the company.
“We are pleased to report that our Greenville, SC factory has returned to full growing capacity following the December water line break. All growers have been repaired and are back in production. Our team, equipment suppliers and insurance company have worked seamlessly and tirelessly together to bring us back to full production in a remarkable amount of time. We are very appreciative of their efforts,” says Scio Diamond President and CEO Gerald McGuire.
