South Carolina manufacturing

Industrial Laser Manufacturer Moves to South Carolina

March 15, 2020

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC — PRC Laser Corp., an industrial laser manufacturer, plans to invest $1.4 million into a new facility in Charleston County that will create 73 jobs.

BMW Remains the Largest US Auto Exporter by Value

March 14, 2020

SPARTANBURG, SC — BMW Manufacturing led the nation in automotive exports by value for the sixth consecutive year, according to U.S. Department of Commerce data.

Volvo Building U.S. Battery Assembly Plant

January 15, 2020

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.

Boeing Transfers S.C. Max Workers to Main Campus

January 15, 2020

Boeing Co. has transferred employees working on 737 Max engines in Ladson, South Carolina to its main North Charleston campus as a result of the Max production halt announced last month

As Auto Parts Plant Marks Milestone, Management Worries Over Tariffs

November 20, 2018

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC—The Cummins Inc. factory here assembled its 5 millionth turbocharger earlier this month, marking a milestone at the plant, which is on track for a record year of production.

Electrolux Assembly Plant Applies for Tariff Exemption

November 7, 2018

ANDERSON, SC—Electrolux, which is in the process of expanding its refrigerator assembly plant here, has applied for an exemption to the tariffs being imposed on products from China.

Mercedes-Benz Opens Assembly Plant in South Carolina

September 19, 2018

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC—Mercedes-Benz has officially opened its new Sprinter Van assembly plant here.

Most Automotive Plants Closed Due to Hurricane Florence Reopen

September 18, 2018

CHARLOTTE, NC—As residents on the East Coast deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the region’s automotive industry has mostly resumed normal operations, according to a report in Crain's Detroit Business.

Volvo Opens SC Assembly Plant, Debuts Redesigned Sedan

July 5, 2018

CHARLESTON, SC—Volvo’s first U.S. manufacturing plant is now open for business. The Charleston, South Carolina, facility joins two manufacturing plants and an engine plant in Europe, three car factories and an engine plant in China, and assembly plants in India and Malaysia that make Volvo’s expanding product lineup.