Home to more than 400 automotive-related companies and suppliers that employ over 60,000 people, South Carolina has a strong, rapidly growing automotive industry. Over the past two decades, the automotive industry in the state has quadrupled, with worldwide brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Volvo, Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental and Giti Tire all calling South Carolina home.
In the automotive industry, South Carolina has announced $12.1 billion in capital investment and 8,700 jobs since 2011.
South Carolina is Home to 400+ Automotive Companies
Top Reasons Automotive Companies Come to South Carolina
Strong Manufacturing Base
21% of SC’s workforce is employed in key automotive sectors, which is seven percentage points higher than the national average of 14%
Ready-Made Supply Chain
Ranks #1 in the U.S. in export of tires and passenger automobiles
Workforce Development
readySC™ is one of the nation’s premier training programs, with more than 2,100 companies served and 280,000 workers trained
Competitive Wages
The automotive industry in South Carolina directly employs more than 66,000 people
