South State Contractors

Since its founding in 1990, South State Contractors has operated as an installation, construction, and service firm serving industrial finishing projects throughout East Tennessee and the broader United States, Canada, and Mexico. Based at 2325 Fairview Rd, Afton, TN 37616, United States, the company guides projects from initial design through commissioning, offering a single point of accountability for complex system builds.

Their capabilities include custom steel fabrication for structural supports, platforms, enclosures, and specialized components, all produced in an on‑site shop that works directly with installation crews to reduce coordination delays. The firm also installs and integrates paint‑finishing lines, conveyor systems, electrical infrastructure, powder‑coat and e‑coat systems, waste‑water treatment equipment, robotics, and equipment‑relocation solutions. In addition, South State Contractors provides system audits and analysis to help manufacturers optimize operations and maintain regulatory compliance.

With more than three decades of experience across fifteen industry sectors, the company supports 24/7 emergency needs and can tailor solutions to the load requirements, environmental conditions, and standards of each facility. Whether a client requires a complete finishing system, a targeted