Brose North America has signed a lease for a 77,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
The US$6m investment will create more than 60 new jobs to produce door systems and provision for on-demand control of cooling air supply for Brose’s automotive customers.
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“Announcing our fourth facility in the US is… testament to the value and quality products Brose provides its customers,” said Brose North America president, Mike Brosseau.
“We take pride in our products as well as our commitment to streamlining logistics and providing high-quality customer service – this facility supports all of the above.”
The Spartanburg plant will produce Brose’s light-weight carrier door systems and systems for on-demand control of cooling air supply for BMW.
Light-weight door carriers enable a weight saving of 1.8kg per car set, supporting fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions reduction.
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By GlobalDataSystems for on-demand control of cooling air supply help vehicles run at optimal levels to reduce fuel consumption, improve engine temperature management and enhance aerodynamics in large vehicles such as SUVs.
Series production of both products is expected to begin in August, 2017.
“Brose chose this location because of its proximity to our customer,” said Brose Spartanburg plant general manager, Michael Morgenroth.
“We are glad to expand our US footprint and bring new jobs to the Spartanburg community. The State of South Carolina and Spartanburg County have been very collaborative and supportive.
The State of South Carolina, along with local government and organisations, has offered support and resources to Brose for development of the site.
To prepare a local workforce, ReadySC, a government organisation which collaborates with 16 technical colleges, provided branding, hiring and training support to Brose. In addition, interim office and warehouse space has been provided by Spartanburg County.
“Our automotive industry is truly one of the driving forces behind South Carolina’s economic growth,” added South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley.
“This nearly US$6m investment and the more than 60 jobs it means for Spartanburg County, will make a huge difference in the Upstate.
