Automotive

COLUMBIA, S.C. – JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing $19.4 million to expand its existing Koyo Bearings production facility in Oconee County. The growth will result in the creation of 56 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Magna International, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, is expanding its seat manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County. The company’s $8 million expansion is projected to create 130 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – DMA Holdings, Inc. (DMA), an established supplier to the North American automotive parts aftermarket, is locating new operations in Marion County. With a $4.7 million investment, the company is projected to create 34 new jobs.

Founded in 2008, DMA serves as the North American sales and distribution arm for overseas manufacturing facilities and is responsible for sales, marketing, logistics and product development. The company’s product line consists of shocks and struts, mount kits, brake wear sensors and other automotive replacement parts.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Grupo Antolin, a designer and manufacturer of components for the automotive industry, is launching new operations in Spartanburg County by establishing three separate facilities. The $50 million investment is expected to create more than 150 new jobs over the next five years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS), a builder of custom commercial vehicles located in Ladson, S.C., is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is expected to create 108 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Thermo King, a provider of transportation refrigeration solutions, is locating new manufacturing operations in Berkeley County. In order to serve the rapidly-growing automotive sector in South Carolina, the company is investing $2.6 million and creating 25 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Fab Fours Inc., one of the largest aftermarket bumper manufacturers in the world, is expanding its Lancaster County operations. The $5.7 million capital investment is projected to create 88 new jobs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Trucast LLC, a manufacturer of components for automotive engines and power generation, announced today it will be expanding its Newberry operations. The company is expected to invest $3 million and create 10 new jobs over the next few years.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The $71.9 million investment is projected to create more than 160 new jobs. This announcement represents the company’s third expansion since 2013.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Isringhausen, a global leader in the development of seating systems for commercial vehicles, is launching new operations in Charleston County. Located in Ladson, the facility is projected to bring more than 130 new jobs to the area in the coming years.