PrintPrintThe designer and manufacturer of turbochargers for diesel engines is adding a new building and expanding its office space at its campus in the Palmetto Commerce Park in Ladson. The $19.5 million investment is expected to generate 76 jobs.
Staff Report
Published June 18, 2012
Cummins Inc. is expanding its Turbo Technologies operations in Charleston County with a $19.5 million investment that is expected to generate 76 jobs.
Cummins Turbo Technologies, which designs and manufactures turbochargers for diesel engines, is adding a new building and expanding its office space at its campus in the Palmetto Commerce Park in Ladson. As part of the expansion, Cummins is building a 125,000-square-foot warehouse. Another 10,000 square feet of new office space will be added to the existing building and 10,000 square feet of existing space will be renovated.
“South Carolina has provided an excellent environment in which to do business, and this expansion will help us to better serve our customers. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from state and local officials,” said Cummins Turbo Technologies Plant Manager Willis Pugh.
Cummins Turbo Technologies opened its first Charleston area manufacturing plant in 1989, operating under the name Holset Engineering until 2006. The company previously announced an expansion at the plant in July 2008. The current expansion is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter.
“Cummins has had a presence in the Lowcountry for a number of years and it’s exciting to see them grow in Charleston. We continue to see manufacturers across the state expand and create new jobs. Today’s announcement builds on that trend,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved a set-aside grant for $150,000.
Hiring for the new positions will be handled by Malace International. Anyone interested in applying for a job should email Bryan Stewart at bryan@malacehr.com.
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