Top Industries

What’s Here—and Why It Works

Union County isn’t trying to be everything to everyone. Instead, we’re focused on what we do well—and what’s working here right now. The industries you’ll find in Union County have put down roots for a reason: strategic location, accessible talent, reliable infrastructure, and a development culture that knows how to get deals done.

The companies that call Union County home have found the environment they need to grow—and many have expanded again and again. This is a place where industrial success is already happening.
The companies that call Union County home have found the environment they need to grow—and many have expanded again and again. This is a place where industrial success is already happening.

From metal stamping to precision bearings and automotive components, Union County has a strong foundation in advanced manufacturing.

  • Gestamp South Carolina – Tier 1 automotive supplier manufacturing chassis components
  • Timken Tyger River Plant – One of the company’s largest U.S. operations, producing tapered roller bearings
  • Standard Textile – Industrial textile and engineered product manufacturing

These manufacturers are supported by Union County’s strong utility partners, a loyal workforce with manufacturing experience, and available sites with room to grow.

With fast access to I-85, inland ports, and major Southeast metros, Union County is a strong fit for distribution and fulfillment.

  • Dollar General Distribution Center – A major regional hub employing hundreds
  • Belk E-Commerce Facility – Online order fulfillment center serving the Southeast
  • Kingdom Dispatch and Logistics – A Union County-based transportation and logistics company serving the Southeast

Logistics companies in Union County benefit from low congestion, competitive real estate costs, and direct routes to Spartanburg, Charlotte, and Greenville.

Union County has a rich textile heritage—and companies here are innovating with new materials, fabrics, and manufacturing methods.

  • Milliken – Cedar Hill Plant – Longtime employer producing performance materials and specialty textiles
  • Standard Textile – Focused on engineered fabrics and custom solutions

The county offers industrial buildings with the specs textile companies need: large-scale power, water capacity, and floorplans suited to high-volume roll-to-roll processes.

Union County is stepping into the energy economy with bold new investment.

  • Eaton Corporation – Investing $340 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility for utility power grid components
  • Lockhart Power – A local provider supporting industrial growth with clean, reliable energy

Eaton’s arrival signals the county’s readiness to support large-scale, advanced manufacturing tied to the energy, utility, and infrastructure sectors.

Union County’s workforce is built on loyalty, experience, and skill. Many of our employers have been operating here for decades—drawing from a regional labor pool of more than 900,000 workers within a 50-mile radius.

  • Strong regional training partnerships with Spartanburg Community College
  • Access to workforce programs through SC Works and state incentives
  • Local high school career centers feeding talent into advanced industry pathways

Companies here don’t just find people—they keep them.

Every company has its reasons. Here’s why these industries chose Union County—and why they stay:

  • Strategic location in the Upstate region, close to Spartanburg, Charlotte, and Greenville
  • Available land and buildings at a lower cost than urban markets
  • Reliable utilities and infrastructure, including rail and interstate access
  • Inland Port Greer and proximity to Charleston and Savannah ports
  • Local government and economic development partners who get deals done