SC Ports begins construction on North Charleston ro-ro operations
SC Ports is expanding ro-ro operations at the North Charleston Terminal with a new facility expected to open in 2027.
Scout Motors opens Blythewood training center
Scout Motors marked a big milestone both for the company and for Midlands workforce development on April 20 with the opening of its new training center on the site […]
Polestar brings China production operations to Ridgeland plant
Polestar consolidates Polestar 3 production in South Carolina at Volvo’s Ridgeville plant, ending China assembly.
BMW Spartanburg leads US auto exports with $9B in value
BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg led U.S. automotive exports by value in 2025, shipping nearly 200,000 vehicles worth $9 billion.
Rural employment accounts for nearly half of 2025 $9B capital investment
Taking the ranking of the third highest year for the state, South Carolina industries in 2025 committed to a total capital investment of $9.12 billion that will lead to more […]
Baxter Manufacturing expands Oconee County facility
Baxter Manufacturing is investing $15.7 million to expand its Oconee County facility, adding 36 jobs and increasing production capacity for automotive plastics.
High-end car detailing company opens new North Charleston facility
Carolina Detail Co. has opened a new 10,000-square-foot vehicle detailing and storage facility in North Charleston, offering premium protection and maintenance services.
ElringKlinger expands Easley plant for EV innovation
ElringKlinger is investing $68.5M to expand its Easley plant, creating 294 jobs and boosting electric vehicle and lightweight component production.
ABA Automotive opens first US site in North Charleston
Turkey-based ABA Automotive is opening its first U.S. facility in North Charleston, focusing on sales, warehousing and distribution.
Isuzu breaks ground on $280M Greenville County plant
Isuzu has broken ground on a $280M production facility in Greenville County, set to open in 2027 with 700 jobs and expand its North American presence.
ZF Chassis Systems Duncan expands in Spartanburg County
ZF Chassis Systems Duncan will invest $55.4 million in a new Spartanburg County facility, creating 30 jobs and boosting South Carolina’s auto industry.
Scout Motors invests $300M in South Carolina supplier park
Scout Motors will invest $300M to build a supplier park in Blythewood, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting local investment to nearly $700M.













