JTEKT Automotive Expands in Greenville County with $102 Million Investment

This morning, automotive components manufacturer JTEKT Automotive South Carolina announced plans to expand its Greenville County operation. The $102 million investment is expected to generate at least 80 new jobs over the next two years.

“We are excited about expanding our manufacturing operation in Greenville County. The South Carolina facility will give us the opportunity to expand our product line and reach new customers as well as grow our overall production capacity and operations. This is an important step in the life of our company,” said Katsuhiko “Ike” Ishikawa, president of JTEKT Automotive South Carolina Inc.

JTEKT Automotive will build a new building near the company’s existing facility in Piedmont to increase JTEKT’s driveline component capacity and flexibility.

“It’s another great day in South Carolina when one of our existing businesses chooses to increase its footprint here. We celebrate JTEKT Automotive’s decision to invest $102 million and create 80 new jobs in Piedmont with this expansion,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.

“With announcements like this, we see South Carolina’s manufacturing renaissance continuing to gain steam. We also see our reputation in the automotive club grow. We appreciate JTEKT Automotive’s confidence in South Carolina as the right place to make new products,” Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt said.

“JTEKT is a world leader in the automotive industry and had no shortage of options of where to place this investment and new positions, so we’re delighted that they have selected Greenville County,” remarked Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) chairman Chris Riley. “As a global manufacturer with a diverse array of technology-driven quality products and a history of success, the company is a valued member of our business community and another indication of the strong momentum we are experiencing in South Carolina.”

“JTEKT’s decision to substantially increase its presence in Greenville County underscores the advantages that are available here — including our highly trained workforce and strong pro-business environment,” added GADC director and Greenville County Council chairman Butch Kirven. “We are proud to be home for JTEKT and our growing family of strong international companies.”