Thermo King locating new operations in Berkeley County
December 21, 2017
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Thermo King, a provider of transportation refrigeration solutions, is locating new manufacturing operations in Berkeley County. In order to serve the rapidly-growing automotive sector in South Carolina, the company is investing $2.6 million and creating 25 new jobs.
With existing locations in Columbia, Florence and Myrtle Beach, Thermo King is a manufacturer of transport temperature-control systems for the automotive and trucking industries. The company offers a complete line of heavy-duty compressors, driers, condensers and more, along with full-service repair capabilities.
“The automotive industry continues to be a real driver for South Carolina’s manufacturing industry and our economy as a whole. When companies like Thermo King choose to create jobs and invest in our communities, it furthers our state’s reputation as an automotive powerhouse,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
Through its new operations, the company will be supporting Mercedes-Benz Vans’ local operations by upfitting the new Sprinter Van model with heavy-duty mobile air conditioning solutions. Those interested in joining the Thermo King team should visit the company’s website.
