BMW Manufacturing Reports Record Production Volume

  BMW Manufacturing achieved another record production year. Annual production of 301,519 vehicles marks 2012 as the highest production volume in the South Carolina plant’s 19-year history. This represents a 9% increase over the production volume for 2011 (276,065). Since 2010, the plant’s production output has increased by 90% (159,284). “Our Associates are very committed […]

SEW-Eurodrive Expanding in Spartanburg County

Industrial gear motor and electronics maker SEW-Eurodrive Inc. announced today that the company will expand its current Spartanburg County operation. The $20 million investment is expected to generate 40 new jobs. “We are pleased to move forward with plans to further expand our operations in South Carolina. Spartanburg County has long provided us with a […]

WHAT’S GOING ON: Spartanburg and Amazon Reportedly Agree on Deal

After delaying a vote that would bring an initial investment of $50 million and a total of 400 new jobs to one Upstate county, Spartanburg County Council has reportedly reached a deal with Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) to clear the way for the company’s new distribution center near I-26 on John Dodd Road. Included in the […]