NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A company that specializes in conduction technology and licensing is expanding its operations in the Lowcountry.

Charleston-based OhmIQ says it is expanding its operations within Charleston County at a new 10,000-square-foot facility on Faber Place Drive in North Charleston. That new facility to serve as the company’s global headquarters and research and development center.

“OhmIQ couldn’t think of a better place to grow our operations than in the Charleston market,” OhmIQ CEO Frederique Pireene said. ”Given the high number of qualified engineers and other professionals, its ease to travel to, and its very attractive environment, North Charleston is a perfect place for our domestic and international clients to visit and support our R&D team.”

OhmIQ has a patented ohmic heating technology to electronically heat liquids and other substances quickly and uniformly. It licenses the technology to businesses in industries including food and beverage, chemical processing, and textiles.

The $1.1 million investment will also add 21 new jobs.

“Congratulations to OhmIQ, Inc. on its continued success in Charleston County,” Gov.Henry McMaster said of the announcement. ”We are proud of the opportunities OhmIQ’s expansion will provide for our people and look forward to the impact this will have in the region.”

The company’s operations are already online. Anyone interested in joining the OhmIQ team should click here to visit the company’s careers page.