Samsung Opening $380M Manufacturing Plant In South Carolina

The state-of-the-art home appliance production facility will create more than 950 jobs in Newberry, SC. 

Samsung will open a new home appliance manufacturing and R&D facility in Newberry County, SC. The $380 million facility will produce some of Samsung’s most popular, industry-leading appliances and generate more than 950 new jobs over the next three years.

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Samsung Electronics America President & CEO Tim Baxter (standing left), Samsung Electronics President & CEO of Consumer Electronics Boo-Keun Yoon (standing second from left), U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross (standing third from left), South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (standing third from right), Senator Lindsey Graham (standing second from right) and Korean Vice Minister of Trade, Industry & Energy Inho Lee (standing right), announce plans to open a Samsung manufacturing facility in Newberry, SC, on June 28, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo: Samsung Electronics America)

“For nearly 40 years, Samsung has steadily expanded our operations in the United States, creating thousands of jobs and investing billions of dollars in cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, research and development,” said Samsung Electronics America President and CEO Tim Baxter. “With this investment, Samsung is reaffirming its commitment to expanding its U.S. operations and deepening our connection to its American consumers, engineers and innovators who are driving global trends in consumer electronics.”

Over the last 40 years, Samsung Electronics’ U.S. subsidiary, Samsung Electronics America, has steadily expanded its footprint in the U.S., creating thousands of high-skilled jobs and investing in cutting-edge manufacturing.

Samsung began contemplating an expansion of its U.S. production base nearly three years ago and initiated discussions with South Carolina in the fall of 2016. The company ultimately selected the Newberry County site for its high-skilled workforce, robust supply chain and transportation infrastructure and commitment to public-private partnerships.

“Samsung’s decision to invest in South Carolina and create nearly 1,000 new jobs here is one that will change the very fabric of the Newberry community,”  said Gov. Henry McMaster. “We are excited to know that Samsung will now be an important partner in ushering in an unprecedented period of economic growth and prosperity in our state.”

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Samsung will open a state-of-the-art home appliance manufacturing plant in Newberry County, SC. (Photo: Samsung Electronics America)

Samsung will locate its new operations in the former Caterpillar facility in Newberry, SC. When fully operational, the plant will employ workers across a broad range of advanced manufacturing roles, including craftsmen, operators, engineers and other technical and non-technical positions. Manufacturing is expected to begin in early 2018.

“South Carolina has a long and storied history in manufacturing,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “We continue to show the world that whether we are building planes, assembling automobiles or manufacturing state-of-the-art appliances, we are a state that knows how to make top-quality products. Having a global name like Samsung locate its new $380 million manufacturing plant here is a testament to our ability to get things done.”

The state’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project.

“S.C. Ports Authority congratulates Samsung on their plans to establish operations in South Carolina,” said S.C. Ports Authority President and CEO Jim Newsome. “Their announcement is very significant to the Port, and it reflects our ability to meet the global supply chain needs of major international manufacturers. We are pleased to serve a company the size of Samsung through our Charleston facilities, and look forward to supporting their long-term success in our state.”

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