Automotive
Union County + Automotive In the Middle of the Action
South Carolina has become one of the most important hubs for automotive manufacturing in North America—and Union County is right in the middle of it.
Just minutes from I-85 and less than an hour from BMW, ZF, and Michelin, Union County offers the workforce, infrastructure, and logistics access that Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers need. Combine that with affordable land, build-ready sites, and a community that knows how to work with industry, and you’ve got a location that can accelerate production and improve your bottom line.
- Less than 40 miles from BMW Manufacturing in Greer, SC
- Within 50 miles of ZF Transmissions, Michelin, Magna, and dozens of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
- Direct access to I-85, Inland Port Greer, and Port of Charleston via CSX rail
- Workforce training through Spartanburg Community College and Union County Career & Technology Center
- Lockhart Power and Broad River Electric provide reliable, scalable energy for high-load users
- Multiple shovel-ready industrial sites within designated Opportunity Zones
Union County already supports key suppliers in the automotive supply chain:
- Gestamp South Carolina – A global Tier 1 manufacturer producing chassis and structural components for OEMs
- Timken Tyger River Plant – Manufacturing tapered roller bearings used across transportation sectors
- Standard Textile – Producing high-performance materials used in interior and technical applications
- Proximity to ZF, BMW, Magna, Lear, Draxlmaier, Benteler, Bosch, and other SC auto industry anchors
With over 72,000 automotive jobs statewide and $11 billion in capital investment across the Upstate in the last five years, Union County is ideally positioned to welcome the next generation of suppliers and producers.
Union County gives auto suppliers the space and speed to scale.
- Midway Green Industrial Park – 100,000 sq ft spec building expandable to 200,000 sq ft
- Inland Port Greer – 70 miles by truck or rail
- Lockhart Power – Industrial-scale electricity with flexibility and renewable options
- Workforce pipeline supported by high school CTE programs, dual enrollment, and technical certifications
- Incentives available for job creation, capital investment, and workforce training
With open land, cooperative leadership, and logistical reach, Union County is built for momentum.
Whether you’re building components, assembling systems, or moving high-volume materials across the Southeast, Union County offers the access, affordability, and support that automotive manufacturers need.
