RIDGEVILLE, SC — Volvo will build its own U.S. battery assembly plant as it readies a line of electric vehicles for the market. The expansion is part of a previously announced $600 million project by the Swedish automaker, which includes a second production line and Volvo Car University.
BELTON, SC—Baldor Electric Co., a manufacturer of energy-efficient electric motors and power transmission products, plans to invest $15 million at its assembly plant here and hire 45 people.
In 1994, Bernd Walter founded Creative Automation Inc. (CAI) to provide turnkey automated equipment for manufacturers. CAI’s initial focus was on gantry robots and pick-and-place machines.
MAULDIN, SC—Siemens Industry Inc. will invest $2 million to open a new assembly plant here to produce gear motors. The facility will create 30 new jobs.
MONROEVILLE, PA—Electric motor manufacturer American Mitsuba will invest $8.3 million to expand its logistics center here. The expansion will create 25 new jobs.
