Atlas Copco constructing new facility in Rock Hill
March 9, 2016
Construction Will Result In $20 Million New Investment
Atlas Copco, an industrial group which develops and manufactures industrial tools and construction equipment, is moving its Medical Gas Solutions Division, along with production and assembly for its U.S. Construction Technique into a new facility in Riverwalk Business Park. The expansion will result in a $20 million investment.
Founded in 1873, Atlas Copco has production facilities in more than 20 countries and sells its products and services in more than 180 markets. The company, which has more than 44,000 employees around the world and operates from 125 locations in the U.S., delivers industrial equipment focused on productivity, safety and energy efficiency.
To handle the company’s expanded operations in York County, Atlas Copco is constructing a 180,000-square-foot LEED-certified manufacturing and office facility. The building will be located on 34 acres in Riverwalk Business Park, a mixed-use development with easy interstate access and employee-friendly amenities.
Construction is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2017, and hiring for new positions is expected to begin late 2016. Those interested in joining the Atlas Copco team should visit the company’s careers page online. For more information about Atlas Copco, visit www.atlascopco.us.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to the project.
“We have proudly called Rock Hill our home for the past 20 years, because of the city’s resources for economic development of commercial and industrial businesses, as well as its accessibility,” said. “This new facility will be one of our flagship sites when it comes to global manufacturing excellence, including Sustainable Productivity, a goal we put forward for ourselves and our customers,” said Atlas Copco Product Company General Manager Martina Schierholz.
FIVE FAST FACTS:
- Atlas Copco is expanding its Rock Hill operations.
- $20 million investment.
- The company will locate in the Riverwalk development.
- Atlas Copco develops and manufactures industrial equipment.
- Atlas Copco has been in business since 1873 and has facilities in more than 20 countries.
About Atlas Copco North America
Atlas Copco North America operates 125 locations and employs more than 4,900 people in the United States. Approximately one-fifth of the company’s global revenue comes from North America. Learn more at www.atlascopco.us.
