JTEKT North America expands Greenville County headquarters
September 5, 2018
JTEKT North America (JTEKT), a subsidiary of global automotive and industrial supplier JTEKT Corporation, has completed a $5.8 million expansion of its headquarters on the campus of the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). The expansion project began in 2017 to accommodate the new jobs JTEKT has and will continue to create in Greenville, totaling 100 positions, all of which will be filled by 2020.
JTEKT manufactures steering systems, driveline components, bearings technologies and precision machine tools, all critical to the state’s automotive industry. The company employs more than 6,000 associates at 24 sites across North America, including four manufacturing facilities located in South Carolina. In 2015, JTEKT strengthened its presence in the state by announcing the consolidation of a portion of its headquarters to CU-ICAR in Greenville.
To expand that operation, the company added 19,000 square feet of office and lab space at CU-ICAR’s One Research Drive building. This complements the 135,000 square feet of space JTEKT already occupies between two buildings on the campus. The new space will provide work areas for associates who have relocated to Greenville, as well as the new positions currently being filled.
Those looking to apply for one of the new positions should visit the company’s careers page online. For more information on JTEKT North America, visit www.jtekt-na.com.
“Greenville is an excellent location for our growing headquarters, not only geographically as it’s central to most of our manufacturing footprint but also due to the availability of talented professionals in business and technical fields. This expansion facilitates co-location of vital functions within our organization and the continuation of research and development, all to better serve our customers and allow for capable associates to thrive in an innovative environment.” –JTEKT Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Davidson
“JTEKT’s decision to once again expand operations in Greenville is a testament to our dedicated workforce and strong pro-business environment. JTEKT North America is a great corporate citizen and a prime example of the growing family of leading international companies located here.” –H.G. “Butch” Kirven Jr., Greenville County Council chairman and director of Greenville Area Development Corporation
FIVE FAST FACTS
• JTEKT North America expands its Greenville County headquarters.
• $5.8 million investment to create 100 new jobs.
• JTEKT North America manufactures steering systems, driveline components, bearings technologies and more for the automotive industry.
• To expand that operation, the company added 19,000 square feet of office and lab space in Greenville, S.C.
• Those looking to apply for one of the new positions should visit the company’s careers page online.
The Greenville Area Development Corporation
The Greenville Area Development Corporation is a non-profit organization established by Greenville County Council to promote and enhance the economic growth and development of Greenville County. Since its founding in 2001, GADC efforts have resulted in the creation of more than 23,000 new jobs and more than $4 billion in capital investment in Greenville County, SC. To learn more, please visit www.goGADC.com or call (864) 235-2008.
