THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IS REVVING UP IN DORCHESTER COUNTY

South Carolina’s automotive industry has quadrupled in the 25 years since the first South Carolina-made BMW cruised off the assembly line. This cluster is now one of the top 10 fastest growing labor forces in the nation.

South Carolina’s automotive industry generates an annual economic impact in excess of $27 billion and supports 72,000 jobs in the state.

From mid-tier automotive parts suppliers to OEM component manufacturers, and vehicle assembly facilities, South Carolina’s automotive cluster is in the passing lane and gaining speed.

- South Carolina Department of Commerce

The state is #1 in export sales of tires and completed passenger vehicles.

WHY DORCHESTER COUNTY?

» Strategically located within the Charleston, SC Tri-County region

» Skilled labor force growing 3x the national average

» Business-friendly climate with low operating costs

» Award-winning workforce development programs ranging from k-12, entry-level talent, technical college, and four-year universities

» Internationally recognized for favorable quality of life and low-cost of living

» One of SC’s fastest growing counties, projected to average an annual growth rate of 4.1% over the next five years

» Greenfields, shovel-ready sites, class a space, and more available today

» Multi-modal transportation options including rail, dual interstate system, international airport, and close proximity to the ports of Charleston and Savannah

Robert Bosch Corporation launched their Dorchester County facility in 1974 becoming the county’s largest private employer. In 2017 the county welcomed aluminum die-cast manufacturer Sundaram-Clayton Limited. These are two of the 65+ automotive OEM & component manufacturers in the region.

Learn more at www.DorchesterforBusiness.com or (843) 875-9109