Gestamp Commits to Major Expansion in Union County

March 8, 2017

Gestamp, a global Tier 1 automotive supplier serving BMW and Volvo, has committed to a major expansion of its Union County operations. The investment supports advanced manufacturing upgrades and helps retain approximately 700 jobs in the community.

Union County partnered closely with the South Carolina Department of Commerce to support the expansion, focusing on workforce training, infrastructure alignment, and operational competitiveness. The project reinforces Union County’s role in the automotive supply chain and its ability to retain global manufacturers over the long term.

Gestamp has operated in Union County for more than a decade, and this continued investment reflects confidence in the local workforce, infrastructure, and business environment.

The expansion protects a key employer, strengthens the county’s industrial base, and underscores the importance of proactive business retention and expansion efforts.

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