World class manufacturing home

From BMW's highest-volume plant in the world to Boeing's 787 Dreamliner assembly, South Carolina attracts global manufacturers with competitive advantages. With 260,000+ manufacturing workers producing $42+ billion annually, the Palmetto State combines low costs, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment.

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South Carolins is a major hub for automotive (BMW, Volvo), aerospace (Boeing), and tire manufacturing (Michelin), offering, roles ranging from production workers to engineers, particularly in the Upstate and Lowcountry regions.

Leading Industries Shaping South Carolina

01
Automotive
BMW Spartanburg produces 400,000+ X-series SUVs annually with 11,000 employees.Mercedes, Volvo, Scout Motors, and suppliers like ZF, Bosch, and Michelin expand the industry.
02
Space & Satellite Systems
Boeing Charleston makes 787 Dreamliners with 7,000 employees and 311% job growth.$1B incentives spurred wage, establishment, and supply chain growth statewide.
03
Clean Energy
Diverse base includes chemicals, industrial equipment, precision machining, and materials.EV supply chain and battery/component manufacturing are growing rapidly statewide.
04
Advanced Technology
Michelin and other major plants supply tires for automotive and commercial vehicles.The sector supports industrial growth with thousands of employees across multiple sites.

South Carolina's Manufacturing Impact

260K+

Manufacturing Workers

7k+

Boeing Employees

$42B+

Manufacturing GDP

11k+

BMW Employee

Why Global Manufacturers Choose South Carolina

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