AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElectric Vehicles: BMW has opened its Woodruff battery plant, part of a $1.7 billion South Carolina expansion. The company plans to build at least six all-electric models in Spartanburg County by 2030. Scout Motors: The Blythewood factory is now assembling and testing validation vehicles, a key step toward production of its SUVs and pickups. The $2 billion center is expected to create more than 4,000 jobs. Jobs and Logistics: Red Lab Logistics is expanding its Charleston County operations, adding 108 jobs. Solar Manufacturing: State regulators are monitoring Silfab Solar’s production tests after two chemical leaks. Energy and Investment: GE Vernova has advanced hydrogen-capable turbine testing, while Italian manufacturer ERRECINQUE plans a $5 million distribution and support facility in Bluffton. Industry Leadership: Sonoco CEO Howard Coker was elected chair of South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce.
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