Australian-based Detpak brings first U.S. operations to Spartanburg
Detpak is opening its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, creating more than 50 jobs with a multi-million-dollar investment.
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.
Airsys opens global headquarters in Woodruff
Airsys opened its global headquarters in Woodruff with a $60 million investment and plans for 215 jobs tied to AI cooling technology.
Palmetto Corp. to build $15M asphalt plant in Spartanburg County
Palmetto Corp will invest in an asphalt plant in Enoree with Luck Stone, creating 50 jobs and supporting road and infrastructure projects.
BMW Spartanburg leads US auto exports with $9B in value
BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg led U.S. automotive exports by value in 2025, shipping nearly 200,000 vehicles worth $9 billion.
TigerDC plans AI-focused data center in Spartanburg County
TigerDC revealed plans for Project Spero, an AI-focused data center in Spartanburg County’s Tyger River Industrial Park, creating jobs and tax revenue.
Doug Smith named chair of Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission
Doug Smith has been elected chair of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission, becoming only the third leader to oversee GSP’s governance since its 1962 opening.
Woodward breaks ground on $200M aerospace site in Greer
Woodward Inc. will invest $200M in Greer to build a 300,000-square-foot aerospace manufacturing site, creating 275 jobs and producing Airbus A350 components.
OneSpartanburg releases Talent Gap Analysis 2.0
OneSpartanburg Inc. and Lightcast unveil the Talent Gap Analysis 2.0, outlining key work-force strategies to strengthen Spartanburg County’s economy.
Riverbend project breaks ground in Woodruff
The 300-acre Riverbend development in Woodruff will include a new athletic complex, Libertas Charter School and residential and road improvements.
ZF Chassis Systems Duncan expands in Spartanburg County
ZF Chassis Systems Duncan will invest $55.4 million in a new Spartanburg County facility, creating 30 jobs and boosting South Carolina’s auto industry.
Global company invests $200M in Spartanburg aerospace plant
Woodward Inc. will invest nearly $200M to build a 300,000-square-foot aerospace manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, creating 275 new jobs by 2027.













