Spartanburg, S.C. - This spring, drivers on Interstate 26 just west of Spartanburg near Campobello, S.C., have been watching the earth moving equipment and pre-construction activity occurring next to Blue Ridge Log Cabins, manufacturer of factory-built, modular, log cabin homes. The company, owned by Milton A. “Chip” Smith, a 1978 USC Upstate graduate, has also caught the attention of Home and Garden Television (HGTV).
“Amazing Log Homes,” a special HGTV presentation, will air on Sunday, April 29 at 9:00 p.m. and Monday, April 30 at 1:00 a.m. and focuses on alternative log home construction companies that produce high quality, affordably-priced homes in half the time as traditional site-built log homes which typically take a year to build.
“There’s nothing old-fashioned about 21st century log homes! The quintessential American construction method is blended with the latest trends and technology to create log homes that are larger and more luxurious than ever,” according to HGTV’s Web site.
Smith bought Blue Ridge Log Cabins in July 2003 when the company was producing an average of one home a month. In less than four years, production has been increased to 12 homes per month. With the addition of expanded production facilities on acreage next door to the company, Smith says he will be increasing output further still and will double the number of employees.
Smith graduated from USC Upstate in 1978 with a degree in political science. His inspiration to attend USC Upstate came from his uncle Horace Smith, who dedicated his time and legal expertise to help establish the university. Smith is married to Laura and they have three children.
For further information, contact Bea Smith at USC Upstate Alumni Affairs at (864) 503-5235 or call Chip Smith at 1-(888) 563-3275.