South Carolina manufacturing

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.

Volvo Cars Opens First US factory

June 20, 2018

CHARLESTON, SC—Volvo Cars today inaugurated its first U.S. assembly plant here.

Automation and Lean Help Magna Stay Flexible

Magna International to Expand South Carolina Assembly Plant

March 27, 2018

SPARTANBURG, SC—Automotive supplier Magna International is expanding its newly opened assembly plant here, which makes seats for BMW.

Samsung Launches Second Appliance Line at South Carolina Assembly Plant

March 21, 2018

NEWBERRY, SC—Samsung will expand the production footprint of its assembly plant here, making progress on a plan to create nearly 1,000 jobs in the state by 2020.

Samsung Opens First U.S. Appliance Assembly Plant in South Carolina

January 16, 2018

NEWBERRY, SC—South Carolina and Samsung officials on Friday celebrated the first washing machines made at the company’s first U.S. appliance assembly plant. The event came less than seven months after officials announced plans to locate in Newberry, invest $380 million in a former Caterpillar factory and create 1,000 jobs by 2020.

Stanley Black & Decker to Build New Assembly Plant, Create 500 Jobs

December 20, 2017

FORT MILL, SC—Power tool manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker will invest $31 million to build a new assembly plant here. Expected to employ 500 people, the factory will assemble Dewalt cordless tools.