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  <title>SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operation</title>
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&lt;span&gt;SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operation&lt;/span&gt;

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&lt;span&gt;&lt;time datetime="2025-12-02T08:56:59-05:00" title="Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 08:56"&gt;Tue, 12/02/2025 - 08:56&lt;/time&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;COLUMBIA, S.C. &lt;/strong&gt;– SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture (Sodecia Aapico JV) today announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation to support Scout Motors. The company’s $120 million investment will create up to 392 new jobs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;SODECIA and AAPICO – both family-owned, global automotive manufacturers – are combining the companies’ core strengths and innovative capabilities to manufacture advanced ladder frames for a key automotive sector customer, Scout Motors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This new investment will enable Sodecia Aapico JV to serve as a critical parts supplier for Scout Motors, the emerging automotive manufacturer that is revitalizing an iconic American brand and building its new Production Center in nearby Blythewood, South Carolina.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sodecia.com/" data-entity-type="external"&gt;SODECIA&lt;/a&gt; is a global Tier 1 supplier headquartered in Portugal, operating across more than 40 locations in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. The company specializes in engineering and manufacturing innovative structural components, powertrain systems and mechanisms for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aapico.com/home/" data-entity-type="external"&gt;AAPICO&lt;/a&gt; is a publicly listed Tier 1 automotive parts manufacturer based in Thailand with more than 30 years of industry experience, that excels in the production of jigs, dies, press parts, chassis frame components, cradles, plastic parts, and forged and machined components.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sodecia Aapico JV’s new 400,000-square-foot facility, located at 4100 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg, will manufacture ladder frames predominately for SUV and truck model vehicles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Construction is expected to be completed during 2027. Companies interested in becoming a supplier for Sodecia Aapico JV should complete S.C. Commerce’s online &lt;a href="https://scbizdev.sccommerce.com/suppliers/active-requests/sodecia-aapico" data-entity-type="external"&gt;interest form&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUOTES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“We are thrilled to take this important step toward expanding our footprint in the United States. &amp;nbsp;With our joint resources and the strong confidence that Scout Motors has placed in both companies, success is our only goal.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-AAPICO CEO Mr. Swee Chuan Yeap&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“This project symbolizes the strength of collaboration. By combining the best of both companies, we are creating a world-class facility that will deliver value to our customer and long-term opportunities for the local community.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-SODECIA CEO Mr. Rui Monteiro&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Today’s announcement by Sodecia Aapico JV is another clear vote of confidence in South Carolina’s world-class workforce, and it will further strengthen our booming automotive industry. This announcement is also the latest example of Scout Motors’ arrival driving additional investment and job creation across our state, bringing even more opportunities and prosperity for our people.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Gov. Henry McMaster&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“South Carolina’s strong reputation as an automotive powerhouse continues attracting investments from global companies. We are thrilled to welcome Sodecia Aapico JV, along with this substantial $120 million investment, to Orangeburg County and look forward to building a partnership with the company as it launches its legacy in our state.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Today is a strong moment for Orangeburg County. Sodecia Aapico JV bringing 392 new jobs and $120 million investment to our community means real opportunity for the people who live and work here. We appreciate companies that see value in Orangeburg County – our workforce, our location and our commitment to support industry. We welcome Sodecia Aapico JV and look forward to the positive impact this project will have for our residents.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Orangeburg County Council Chairman Johnnie Wright&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“On behalf of our Board of Trustees and employees, I am excited to welcome Sodecia Aapico JV to the Tri-County Global Industrial Site. This project is a true game changer for the citizens of Orangeburg and surrounding counties. We look forward to working with the Sodecia Aapico JV team and its partners.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Tri-County Electric Cooperative CEO Chad Lowder&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;"This announcement marks another important milestone as we work to build a robust, local supply chain for Scout Motors and create meaningful opportunities for South Carolinians. By investing in Orangeburg County, the Sodecia Aapico joint venture is bringing hundreds of new local jobs, strengthening this state’s thriving automotive ecosystem, and reinforcing our shared commitment to making high-quality Scout vehicles right here in South Carolina. We’re grateful to our partners and to the community for embracing our vision of growth and opportunity.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Scout Motors President and CEO Scott Keogh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;time datetime="2025-12-02T12:00:00Z"&gt;Tuesday, December 2, 2025&lt;/time&gt;
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$120 million investment will create up to 392 new jobs&lt;a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/tags/new-business" hreflang="und"&gt;New Business&lt;/a&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SODECIA AAPICO Joint Venture (Sodecia Aapico JV) selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operation.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;$120 million investment will create up to 392 new jobs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sodecia Aapico JV will &lt;strong&gt;manufacture advanced ladder frames for a key automotive sector customer, Scout Motors.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new operation will be located at &lt;strong&gt;4100 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Individuals &lt;strong&gt;interested in joining the Sodecia Aapico JV team&lt;/strong&gt; should visit the company's &lt;a href="https://www.sodecia.com/index.php/careers/" data-entity-type="external"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;careers page&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/taxonomy/term/199" hreflang="en"&gt;Press Release&lt;/a&gt;On</description>
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  <title>ElringKlinger expands Pickens County operations</title>
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&lt;span&gt;ElringKlinger expands Pickens County operations&lt;/span&gt;

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&lt;span&gt;&lt;time datetime="2025-10-28T16:45:09-04:00" title="Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 16:45"&gt;Tue, 10/28/2025 - 16:45&lt;/time&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;COLUMBIA, S.C. &lt;/strong&gt;– &lt;a href="https://elringklinger.de/en" data-entity-type="external"&gt;ElringKlinger&lt;/a&gt;, an automotive supplier, today announced it is expanding its operations in Pickens County. The company’s $68.5 million investment will create 294 new jobs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Headquartered in Germany, ElringKlinger is a global development partner and manufacturer for the automotive industry, specializing in e-mobility, lightweight solutions, sealing technology and tooling. The company operates over 40 locations worldwide and, in June 2024, established its main U.S. battery hub for developing and manufacturing e-mobility products, such as battery and lightweight components, in Pickens County.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Located at 317 Grand National Lane in Easley, ElringKlinger plans to expand its production of cell contact systems for a major global premium car manufacturer, while also increasing output of lightweight components for electric vehicles and other new projects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Operations are expected to be online in the first quarter of 2027. Individuals interested in joining the ElringKlinger team should visit the company’s &lt;a href="https://elringklinger.de/en/career" data-entity-type="external"&gt;careers page&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project. The council also awarded a $750,000 Set-Aside grant to Pickens County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUOTES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“The expansion of the plant in Easley, S.C., is another milestone for ElringKlinger in the implementation of our SHAPE30 transformation strategy. Thanks to the distinguished characteristics of the state of South Carolina, Pickens County offers excellent opportunities for establishing and further developing future technologies for the automotive industry in the U.S. Based on large-scale production orders already secured, we will ramp-up and expand the production of innovative battery and lightweight components.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-ElringKlinger Group CEO Thomas Jessulat&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“ElringKlinger’s expansion in Pickens County is another great vote of confidence in South Carolina’s world-class automotive industry. The 294 new job opportunities created by this announcement will have a tremendous impact in the community, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership with ElringKlinger in the years ahead.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Gov. Henry McMaster&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Today, we celebrate another major victory for our state’s automotive industry. By investing $68.5 million to expand its operations, ElringKlinger is underscoring that South Carolina remains an ideal destination for automotive manufacturers. Congratulations to ElringKlinger and Pickens County on this great accomplishment.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“This additional investment from ElringKlinger represents a win for Pickens County. Since 2024, the company's combined commitment of $135 million reflects a strong vote of confidence in our community and our workforce. The creation of high-quality, technical jobs will provide opportunities for our own residents to build their careers right here at home. ElringKlinger’s decision to expand in Pickens County further solidifies our position as a leader in advanced manufacturing and battery technology across the United States.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Pickens County Council Chairman Alex Saitta&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;time datetime="2025-10-29T12:00:00Z"&gt;Wednesday, October 29, 2025&lt;/time&gt;
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$68.5 million investment will create 294 new jobs&lt;a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/tags/expansions" hreflang="und"&gt;Expansions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ElringKlinger is expanding its operations in Pickens County.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The company's &lt;strong&gt;$68.5 million investment will create 294 new jobs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ElringKlinger is an &lt;strong&gt;automotive supplier.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The company is located at &lt;strong&gt;317 Grand National Lane in Easley, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Individuals &lt;strong&gt;interested in joining the ElringKlinger team &lt;/strong&gt;should visit the company's &lt;a href="https://elringklinger.de/en/career" data-entity-type="external"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;careers page&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/taxonomy/term/199" hreflang="en"&gt;Press Release&lt;/a&gt;Off</description>
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  <title>ZF Chassis Systems Duncan expands Spartanburg County operations</title>
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&lt;span&gt;ZF Chassis Systems Duncan expands Spartanburg County operations&lt;/span&gt;

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&lt;span&gt;&lt;time datetime="2025-09-22T15:19:53-04:00" title="Monday, September 22, 2025 - 15:19"&gt;Mon, 09/22/2025 - 15:19&lt;/time&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;COLUMBIA, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt; – ZF Chassis Systems Duncan, a leading supplier of chassis systems, modules and assemblies, today announced it is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $55.4 million investment will create 30 new jobs.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With more than 30 years of chassis assembly experience, ZF Chassis Systems Duncan provides axle system assembly and logistics services to a leading, global car manufacturer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ZF Chassis Systems Duncan will expand to a new 477,360-square-foot facility located at 171 International Park Drive in Spartanburg. The expansion will allow for scaled-up production and increased annual output of the company’s precision axle assemblies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Operations are expected to be online in September 2027. Individuals interested in joining the ZF Chassis Systems Duncan team should visit the company’s &lt;a href="https://www.zf.com/usa_canada/en/careers/careers.html"&gt;careers page&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Spartanburg County to assist with the costs of building improvements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUOTES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“For more than 30 years, we’ve called South Carolina home, supplying world-class automotive chassis components to a leading, global car manufacturer. We are pleased to expand our manufacturing footprint in the state while sustaining high-tech manufacturing jobs to meet increasing demand. All of us are grateful to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Coordinating Council for Economic Development, Governor’s Office and Spartanburg County for their continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to building on our long-standing collaboration for many years to come.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-ZF Chassis Systems Duncan Plant Manager John Wilson&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“South Carolina’s exceptional workforce continues to allow automotive companies like ZF Chassis Systems Duncan to thrive. We appreciate the company’s latest investment in our state and look forward to the impact these new opportunities will have in the Upstate.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Gov. Henry McMaster&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Today, we celebrate another great win for South Carolina’s automotive industry with ZF Chassis Systems Duncan’s decision to expand in Spartanburg County. By investing and bringing new jobs to the Upstate, the company is reaffirming its commitment to our state and furthering its legacy here.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;"ZF Chassis Systems Duncan has been a great partner for Spartanburg County, and this expansion further cements their commitment to our community. On behalf of Spartanburg County Council, I congratulate them on their success and thank them for their continued investment in our county."&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Spartanburg County Council Chairman Manning Lynch&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;time datetime="2025-09-23T12:00:00Z"&gt;Tuesday, September 23, 2025&lt;/time&gt;
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$55.4 million investment will create 30 new jobs&lt;a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/tags/expansions" hreflang="und"&gt;Expansions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ZF Chassis Systems Duncan is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The company's &lt;strong&gt;$55.4 million investment will create 30 new jobs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;ZF Chassis Systems Duncan is a &lt;strong&gt;leading supplier of chassis systems, modules and assemblies.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The company's new facility is located at &lt;strong&gt;171 International Drive in Spartanburg, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Individuals &lt;strong&gt;interested in joining the ZF Chassis Systems Duncan team &lt;/strong&gt;should visit the company's &lt;a href="https://www.zf.com/usa_canada/en/careers/careers.html"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;careers page&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/taxonomy/term/199" hreflang="en"&gt;Press Release&lt;/a&gt;Off</description>
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&lt;span&gt;Connecting a Robust Automotive Supplier Network&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;time datetime="2025-02-11T12:00:00Z"&gt;Tuesday, February 11, 2025&lt;/time&gt;

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&lt;span&gt;&lt;time datetime="2025-03-04T15:58:50-05:00" title="Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 15:58"&gt;Tue, 03/04/2025 - 15:58&lt;/time&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Home to more than 500 automotive companies, South Carolina’s supplier network is a major factor in the industry’s vitality and enduring success. S.C. Commerce routinely hosts B2B matchmaker and supplier outreach events to help companies find local solutions to supplier needs and foster strong business relationships within the state.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The agency recently hosted the first supplier outreach event for eVAC Magnetics — the Sumter-based, rate-earth permanent magnets manufacturer that &lt;a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/news/e-vac-magnetics-build-first-us-facility-sumter-county"&gt;announced its S.C. investment&lt;/a&gt; in December 2023. The supplier outreach event provided an opportunity for nearly 65 companies to have one-on-one meetings with eVAC Magnetics’ procurement team for the opportunity to support immediate supplier needs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For companies seeking upcoming B2B matchmaker and supplier outreach opportunities, the &lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-sc-automotive-b2b-supplier-matchmaker-tickets-1104562077909?aff=oddtdtcreator"&gt;2025 South Carolina Automotive B2B Supplier Matchmaker&lt;/a&gt; will be held Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Greenville, S.C. Confirmed buyers include: AESC; BMW; BorgWarner; Clarion Technologies; Honda; JTEKT; Magna; Mergon; Oshkosh Defense; Scout Motors; Volvo Cars; ZF Transmission; and recently added — Bridgestone. &lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-sc-automotive-b2b-supplier-matchmaker-tickets-1104562077909?aff=oddtdtcreator"&gt;Register&lt;/a&gt; while tickets are still available.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about &lt;a href="https://scbizdev.sccommerce.com/suppliers/connections-and-introductions"&gt;additional resources are available&lt;/a&gt; for companies looking to grow their supplier network within South Carolina.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/taxonomy/term/48"&gt;Existing Industry News&lt;/a&gt;

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&lt;span&gt;Isuzu selects Greenville County to establish its new United States production base&lt;/span&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;COLUMBIA, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt; – &lt;a href="https://www.isuzu.co.jp/world/"&gt;Isuzu North America Corporation&lt;/a&gt; (Isuzu), a supplier of commercial vehicles, today announced it has selected Greenville County to establish the company’s new production base in the United States. The company’s $280 million investment will create more than 700 new jobs. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, Isuzu supplies commercial vehicles for the United States and Canadian markets. Isuzu trucks entered the North American truck market in 1984, and the company sold 44,000 units in the last fiscal year, its highest total ever.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Isuzu has purchased a 1 million-square-foot facility, on over 200 acres of land on Augusta Road in Greenville County, that it is converting into a state-of-the-art assembly plant to expand Isuzu’s vehicle supply capabilities in North America.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The new plant will include a variable-model, variable-volume production line that produces both internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When completed, the plant will produce the company’s N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric and F-Series Diesel trucks, and will have a production capacity of 50,000 units annually.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Operations are expected to begin in 2027. In the coming months, Isuzu will provide more details about job opportunities, including how interested applicants can apply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project. The council also awarded a $7 million Closing Fund grant to Greenville County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUOTES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Isuzu carefully considered numerous factors when deciding where to locate its new production base. We found everything that we wanted and more in the State of South Carolina and Greenville County: a supportive business environment, excellent access to transportation, proximity to the Port of Charleston, an excellent labor pool, a skilled workforce being produced by nearby colleges, and the benefits of joining a large and growing automotive production base. We look forward to starting up our operations and making a positive contribution to the state and the local community.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Isuzu North America Corporation President Noboru Murakami&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Isuzu’s decision to establish operations and create more than 700 new jobs in Greenville County reinforces South Carolina as a top destination for the automotive industry. We celebrate this significant investment and all that it will mean for our people, and we look forward to witnessing the transformative impact this announcement will have in the years ahead.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Gov. Henry McMaster&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Once again, South Carolina’s reputation as an automotive powerhouse is bringing increased opportunities to our borders. Isuzu’s new Greenville County operation will make an incredible impact in the Upstate region and throughout the state. We welcome Isuzu to our business community and look forward to the company launching its legacy here.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“SC Ports is proud to welcome Isuzu to Greenville County. Isuzu’s investment in the Upstate speaks to the success of Inland Port Greer, which offers customers direct connectivity to our productive and capable marine terminals. SC Ports’ recent expansion of Inland Port Greer will further enhance cargo and rail capabilities to support our customers’ needs, and continue to strengthen the supply chain in South Carolina and beyond.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Isuzu’s decision to bring its operations to Greenville County marks an exciting new chapter for our community. This investment will generate quality jobs, strengthen our automotive sector, and showcase the advantages Greenville County offers to businesses looking for a strategic location and a highly capable workforce. We’re honored to welcome Isuzu to our growing network of world-class companies and look forward to a prosperous partnership in the years ahead.”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Greenville County Council Chairman Benton Blount&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;time datetime="2025-02-12T12:00:00Z"&gt;Wednesday, February 12, 2025&lt;/time&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Isuzu North America Corporation (Isuzu) has selected Greenville County as its new production base in the United States.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The company’s &lt;strong&gt;$280 million investment will create more than 700 new jobs.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The plant will be located on &lt;strong&gt;Augusta Road in Piedmont, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;
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&lt;span&gt;South Carolina Continues to Strengthen U.K. Trade Ties&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Commerce staff, led by Deputy Secretary of Commerce &lt;a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/about/leadership-directors/ashely-teasdel" data-entity-uuid="2aa9a8bc-1ee3-4595-9e23-21b7cca67c09" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-substitution="canonical"&gt;Ashely Teasdel&lt;/a&gt;, welcomed British Ambassador to the U.S. Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, to Columbia, S.C., to further economic development and trade relation discussions.&lt;/p&gt;
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  &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;S.C. Commerce Deputy Director of Global Business Development Jon Baggett (left); S.C. Commerce Chief Protocol Officer Clarke Thompson (second from left); S.C. Commerce Deputy Secretary Ashely Teasdel (center); British Ambassador to the U.S. Dame Karen Pierce DCMG (second from right); and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (right) pose during a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  &lt;p&gt;The meeting underscores South Carolina’s growing relationship with the United Kingdom, catalyzed by the December 2022 memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two. Most recently, a South Carolina delegation toured England to advance opportunities in procurement, health and life sciences, and transportation and infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The U.K. was a top 10 export market for S.C. in 2023, with export sales exceeding $1.3 billion. &lt;a href="https://governor.sc.gov/news/2022-12/gov-henry-mcmaster-signs-mou-united-kingdom-bolster-economic-development"&gt;Read more about the MOU agreement&lt;/a&gt; and the opportunities outlined to grow transatlantic economic development.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;span&gt;Automotive supplier grows South Carolina footprint in Greenville County&lt;/span&gt;

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&lt;span&gt;&lt;time datetime="2024-12-03T16:09:27-05:00" title="Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 16:09"&gt;Tue, 12/03/2024 - 16:09&lt;/time&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;COLUMBIA, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt; – Today, the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced &lt;a href="https://www.magna.com/"&gt;Magna International&lt;/a&gt; (Magna), a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space, is growing its South Carolina footprint. The company will establish a new satellite operation and expand its existing operation in Greenville County. Magna’s combined investment of approximately $200 million will create around 200 new jobs across both facilities starting in 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Magna’s new 625,000-square-foot facility located at 923 Matrix Parkway in Piedmont, along with the additional funding to expand its existing facility, represents a significant commitment to the local economy. Operations at the new facility are expected to begin in the first quarter of next year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Both Piedmont facilities will produce automotive components for cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. Individuals interested in joining the Magna team should visit the company’s &lt;a href="https://www.magna.com/south-carolina"&gt;careers page&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the company’s new facility, the Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project and awarded a $500,000 Set-Aside grant to Greenville County to assist with the costs of facility set up and improvements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUOTES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Magna has been part of the Greenville County community for over 30 years, benefiting from the region's skilled and diverse workforce that drives our innovation and customer value. We look forward to further growth and continuing to be an integral part of this vibrant community.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Magna Body and Chassis Group President John O’Hara&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Magna International’s latest investment in Greenville County further solidifies our state’s reputation as an automotive powerhouse. We celebrate the new opportunities this announcement will create for our people and look forward to the company’s continued success in our state for many years to come.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Gov. Henry McMaster&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Today’s announcement by Magna International is a substantial win for Greenville County and South Carolina. Magna’s decision to grow its operations and create new jobs in our state is a testament to our highly skilled workforce, and we are excited to support the company as it furthers its South Carolina legacy.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"Magna International’s decision to expand and establish new operations in Greenville County highlights our community’s appeal as a center for advanced manufacturing. This significant investment reflects the confidence global companies like Magna place in our skilled workforce and the support we offer. We are excited to see Magna’s continued growth and the positive impact it will bring to Greenville County."&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Greenville County Council Chairman Dan Tripp&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FIVE FAST FACTS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(254, 254, 254);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(61, 61, 61);font-family:&amp;quot;HCo Gotham Narrow&amp;quot;, Arial, &amp;quot;Helvetica Neue&amp;quot;, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6;list-style:none;margin:0px 0px 1rem;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"&gt;&lt;li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0.5em 28px;"&gt;&lt;strong style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:inherit;"&gt;Magna is growing its South Carolina footprint by establishing a new operation and expanding its existing operation in Greenville County.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0.5em 28px;"&gt;The company's combined investment of &lt;strong style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:inherit;"&gt;approximately $200 million will create around 200 new jobs across both facilities.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0.5em 28px;"&gt;Magna is a&lt;strong style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:inherit;"&gt; global automotive supplier and mobility technology company.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0.5em 28px;"&gt;The company's new facility will be located at &lt;strong&gt;923 Matrix Parkway&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:inherit;"&gt; in Piedmont, S.C. &lt;/strong&gt;The existing facility is located at&lt;strong style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:inherit;"&gt; 120 Moon Acres Road in Piedmont, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0.5em 28px;"&gt;Individuals &lt;strong&gt;interested in joining the Magna team&lt;/strong&gt; should visit the company's &lt;a href="https://www.magna.com/south-carolina"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;careers page&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;time datetime="2024-12-04T12:00:00Z"&gt;Wednesday, December 4, 2024&lt;/time&gt;
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&lt;span&gt;Scout Motors Unveils New EV Models&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;time datetime="2024-11-12T12:00:00Z"&gt;Tuesday, November 12, 2024&lt;/time&gt;

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  &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh (left), Governor Henry McMaster (center) and Volkswagen Group Chief Financial and Operating Officer Dr. Arno Antlitz (right) pose with the reimagined Scout EV models.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  &lt;p&gt;South Carolina’s most recently announced automotive original equipment manufacturer, &lt;a href="https://www.scoutmotors.com/"&gt;Scout Motors&lt;/a&gt; publicly unveiled its long-awaited EV models during the company’s highly anticipated live event Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh lauded the “ingenuity and grit” of the South Carolinians helping bring the automaker’s Blythewood facility to life and talked about the impact Scout careers will bring to the local community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;State leadership – including Governor Henry McMaster, President of the Senate Thomas Alexander and Secretary of Commerce &lt;a href="https://www.sccommerce.com/about/leadership-directors/harry-m-lightsey-iii" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="ca5d6740-9337-46bf-bad0-9b688c835cb6" data-entity-substitution="canonical"&gt;Harry M. Lightsey III&lt;/a&gt; – participated in the celebrations, representing South Carolina as the new production home of the reimagined iconic American vehicles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about the new EV models, the &lt;a href="https://www.scoutmotors.com/traveler"&gt;Traveler SUV&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.scoutmotors.com/terra"&gt;Terra Truck&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RIvPzJbcGc"&gt;watch the unveiling event&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sccommerce_scoutreveal-anewscoutera-activity-7255350765735538688-QrKc/"&gt;join the conversation&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;span&gt;BENTELER expands Spartanburg County operations&lt;/span&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;COLUMBIA, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt; – &lt;a href="https://www.benteler.com/en/"&gt;BENTELER Automotive Corporation&lt;/a&gt; (BENTELER), a leading global automotive supplier, today announced it is expanding its Spartanburg County operations. The $47.9 million investment will improve the company’s manufacturing and assembly facility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Part of the global metal processing specialist BENTELER Group, BENTELER’s Spartanburg plant supplies automotive-welded assemblies and modules to automobile manufacturers globally. The company’s products include chassis systems, structures, exhaust systems and engine applications.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;BENTELER's investment in its existing facility, located at 1255 Howell Road in Duncan, will consist of building improvements as well as updated machinery, fixtures and furnishings. The company opened its Spartanburg County facility in 2006.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expanded operations are already online.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QUOTES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“We are excited to expand our manufacturing facility here in Spartanburg. This investment will enable us to improve our equipment and facilities technology to support the thriving automotive industry. It’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to the automotive industry and Spartanburg County. Together with our great employees and our business partners, we will remain a preferred supplier to our customers and thus make our long-term contribution to the Spartanburg area.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-BENTELER Spartanburg Plant Manager Chad Nelson&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“South Carolina continues to build on its reputation as a global leader in the automotive industry, and BENTELER’s announcement today is further proof. This $47.9 million investment is a major win for Spartanburg County, and we are proud of the success BENTELER has found in our state.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Gov. Henry McMaster&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“BENTELER’s expansion reinforces that South Carolina is a place where businesses can grow, thrive and build a legacy. We are pleased BENTELER is furthering its commitment to Spartanburg County and South Carolina with this expansion and celebrate our longstanding partnership with the company.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Advanced manufacturing has long been the bread-and-butter for Spartanburg County, and BENTELER expanding in our community is another positive proof point of that. On behalf of Spartanburg County, congratulations to them for making Spartanburg County their home and growing their success here.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-Spartanburg County Council Vice Chairman and Economic Development Committee Chairman David Britt&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FIVE FAST FACTS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(254, 254, 254);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(61, 61, 61);font-family:&amp;quot;HCo Gotham Narrow&amp;quot;, Arial, &amp;quot;Helvetica Neue&amp;quot;, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6;list-style:none;margin:0px 0px 1rem;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"&gt;&lt;li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0.5em 28px;"&gt;&lt;strong style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:inherit;"&gt;BENTELER Automotive Corporation (BENTELER) is expanding its Spartanburg County operations.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0.5em 28px;"&gt;The company is investing &lt;strong style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:inherit;"&gt;$47.9 million in its manufacturing and assembly facility.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0.5em 28px;"&gt;BENTELER is a&lt;strong style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:inherit;"&gt; leading global automotive supplier.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0.5em 28px;"&gt;The investment will consist of &lt;strong&gt;building improvements as well as updated machinery, fixtures and furnishings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong style="box-sizing:inherit;line-height:inherit;"&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style="box-sizing:inherit;font-size:18px;margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 0.5em 28px;"&gt;The company is located at &lt;strong&gt;1255 Howell Road in Duncan, S.C.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;time datetime="2024-10-22T12:00:00Z"&gt;Tuesday, October 22, 2024&lt;/time&gt;
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