COLUMBIA, S.C. — Brose Sitech, a leading supplier of car seats, structures and interior components, today announced it selects Richland County for its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The company’s $29.5 million investment will create 330 new jobs.
Brose Sitech develops and produces complete seats, structures and other seat components. With its global headquarters in Poland, the company has 22 locations internationally, including its regional headquarters office in Detroit.
Located at the Just in Time facility in the Scout Supplier Park in Blythewood, Brose Sitech’s new 140,000-square-foot facility will supply the new Scout Motors plant with complete car seat sets.
Operations are expected to be online in 2027. Individuals interested in joining the Brose Sitech team should visit the company’s careers page.
“Establishing our first manufacturing location in Blythewood is an important milestone for Brose Sitech. The U.S. is a significant automotive market with strong opportunities for future growth. With our new production facility, we are bringing our expertise in complete seating systems closer to our customer Scout while laying the foundation for Brose Sitech’s long-term development in North America.”
-Brose Sitech Columbia Inc. Executive Vice President Juan-Carlos Kieler
“With the addition of 330 new jobs in the Palmetto State, we are proud to welcome Brose Sitech to Richland County. By joining Scout Motors’ Supplier Park, the company is building on South Carolina’s position as a leader in automotive manufacturing and helping create new opportunities for our people.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster
“Brose Sitech's $29.5 million investment in Richland County will support Scout Motors' powerful economic and industrial impact here in our state. South Carolina is in the business of innovation, and we are pleased to see companies like Brose Sitech create transformative opportunities for our region.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“The decision by Brose Sitech to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in South Carolina is a testament to the momentum created by Scout Motors' historic investment in the Midlands. This announcement is another important step in the growth of South Carolina's automotive industry, and I look forward to the jobs, investment and long-term economic opportunities it will create for communities across our state.”
-U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson
“Brose Sitech’s investment demonstrates that Richland County is place global manufacturers want to be. This project will create new jobs and expand opportunities for residents in Richland County, while reinforcing the momentum of automotive investment across our region.”
-Richland County Council Chairwoman and Columbia Area Development Partnership Co-Chair Jesica Mackey
“When we announced we would build an on-site Supplier Park at the Scout Motors Production Center last year, we promised it would lead to even more jobs, investment and economic prosperity in South Carolina. This announcement represents the beginning of that promise being fulfilled. We’re proud to partner with Brose Sitech to create more opportunities for South Carolina communities and further strengthen the local automotive supply chain.”
-Scout Motors President and CEO Scott Keogh
