Cummins invests $10.7 million to expand North Charleston operations

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Cummins Turbo Technologies is expanding its turbocharger manufacturing operations in North Charleston. A more than $10.7 million investment is expected to create 252 jobs, the company said in a news release.

Cummins Turbo Technologies, which designs and manufactures turbochargers for diesel engines, is a business segment of Cummins Inc.

The company established operations in the Charleston region in 1989, operating under the name Holset Engineering until 2006. Cummins Turbo Technologies now operates out of two locations on Palmetto Commerce Parkway.

“Our workforce at our Charleston Turbo Plant is critical to making Cummins Turbo Technologies the world-leader in air handling for commercial vehicles by exhibiting the teamwork and excellence necessary to deliver innovative, reliable turbocharger solutions,” said Cummins Turbo Technologies Vice President Shon Wright in a statement. “Our investment in the Charleston area will help us optimize our footprint and continue to be the top choice of our global customers.” 

The expansion will allow Cummins the opportunity to improve its network between remanufactured and new turbocharger products; leverage manufacturing capabilities and capital in one geographic location; and improve cost competitiveness of both remanufactured and new turbos.

“The expansion of Cummins Turbo Technologies’ local workforce is a testament to the thriving automotive industry in North Charleston and speaks volumes of the positive business climate in South Carolina,” North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey said in a statement. “As an international market leader focused on customers and communities, Cummin s continues to be a distinguished business in our region.”

Cummins Inc., which was founded in 1919, specializes in designing, manufacturing and distributing a portfolio of power solutions. Cummins products include diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components.

“South Carolina is known for making things and making things well — and the growth of Cummins Turbo Technologies over the years is further proof that the Palmetto State has the network in place to support manufacturing companies of all types,” Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt said in a statement.