Bosch investing $260M in North Charleston expansion
Bosch has announced that it will invest more than $260 million to further expand production of electrification products at its North Charleston facility, which will add 75,000 square feet and 350 new jobs to the site by 2025.
BMW to invest $1B in Plant Spartanburg expansion
The project is part of a $1.7 billion investment in U.S. operations that includes a partnership with a Japanese electric vehicle technology company that will result in a $700 million facility built in Woodruff, S.C.
Greenville, Spartanburg counties make final decision on Volvo tax breaks
Over the last few weeks, Greenville and Spartanburg County Councils have heard out the public on whether Volvo Cars USA’s fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements should be approved.
Governor puts his weight behind electric vehicle industry
S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster signed and announced a new executive order that will help support the increase of electric vehicle production and coordinate infrastructure for the industry in the state.
Electrical vehicle company moving headquarters to Greenville
An electric car company is expanding its operations in Greenville County.
BMW opens $20M training center near Plant Spartanburg
BMW opened a new $20 million training center today with a goal of promoting creative learning, fostering innovation and advancing technical skills in a changing automotive industry.
Draxlmaier appoints new production manager
The Draxlmaier Group, a supplier to the automotive industry, has named Michael Wolf the new manager of production plant in Duncan. He took over the new role Oct. 1.
Boysen USA invests $4.5M in Spartanburg site
Boysen USA, a subsidiary of the German-based Boysen Group, plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation in Spartanburg County. The $4.5 million investment will create 88 new jobs.
BMW Manufacturing reaches milestone at Plant Spartanburg
A java green metallic BMW X6 M rolled off the assembly line today, 30 years after the company broke ground on the BMW Manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. Though it will never hit the streets, the vehicle is
BMW unveils new $100M logistics center in Spartanburg County
Construction of the nearly 1 million square foot facility, which is the new center for X models, called LCX, involved building two private bridges over Interstate 85 and Freeman Farm Road.
Volvo Cars seeks to invest in supplier plants as it readies for new model
Volvo Cars USA’s bid for tax breaks for some Upstate investments is part of the company’s efforts to prepare its Ridgeville plant for building its new and fully electric flagship SUV.
Greenville County passes reading of FILOT for $42M Volvo Cars USA project
An ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a FILOT agreement between the county and Volvo Cars USA with respect to certain economic development property in the county was unanimously approved Tuesday.