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Milan Nedeljković, chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG; Sen. Lindsey Graham, Gov. Henry McMaster and Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Co., join the men and women who assemble the automobiles for the new BMW X5 debut. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Jul 1, 2026

BMW completes $1.7B Woodruff EV battery plant

BMW has completed its $1.7 billion Woodruff EV battery plant, unveiled the new electric X5 and expanded Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina.

South Carolina manufacturing is shifting toward advanced technology, higher-skill jobs and major automotive growth as production rises despite workforce changes. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Nov 18, 2025

From textiles to tech: SC manufacturing surges ahead

South Carolina manufacturing is shifting toward advanced technology, higher-skill jobs and major automotive growth as production rises despite workforce changes.

Redwood Materials has opened its $3.5B lithium-ion battery recycling facility in South Carolina, with plans to create 1,500 jobs at Camp Hall Commerce Park. (Rendering/Redwood Materials)
Aug 8, 2025

GM, Redwood — with SC presence — team up on EV battery energy storage

GM and Redwood Materials partner to repurpose EV batteries for U.S.-made energy storage systems amid surging electricity demand and infrastructure needs.