DRÄXLMAIER expanding Upstate operations

SPARTANBURG, SC –  The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County. The company is investing more than $35 million in the project, creating 94 new jobs in Duncan, S.C. over the next five years.

A Tier I supplier to the international automotive industry, DRÄXLMAIER manufactures interiors for premium automobiles and plastic components at its Duncan site. Opened in 1998, the facility has been expanded three times since then, the last time in 2011 when a new production wing was added to the existing building. Since then, DRÄXLMAIER has created more than 350 new jobs at its sole U.S. manufacturing site, which currently houses a workforce of approximately 1,000 people.

In an effort to facilitate growth in new customer contracts and to meet increased customer demand, DRÄXLMAIER is expanding the facility by constructing an 184,000-square-foot production and logistics building, as well as making upgrades to plant infrastructure and equipment. Located at 1751 East Main Street in Duncan, S.C., the expanded facility will allow DRÄXLMAIER to consolidate a number of processes from off-site locales to a more centralized location.

With the expansion project expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2016, the company is already accepting applications for some of the new positions. Those interested in joining the DRÄXLMAIER team should visit the company’s careers page online. For more information on the DRÄXLMAIER Group, visit www.draexlmaier.us.

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The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved a $500,000 Set Aside grant to Spartanburg County to assist with the costs of real property improvements related to the project.

“Our plant in Duncan plays an important strategic role for our global production network and for our customers right here in the Americas. Our company has been in the Upstate of South Carolina for almost 20 years, and we plan to strengthen our ties even further in the near future. The expansion shows that we are committed to a steady growth in this region. The well-trained and highly-skilled workforce in South Carolina will help us to develop and manufacture high-quality products for our customers in the Americas and around the world.” –Barbara Bergmeier, board member and head of Production and Logistics for the DRÄXLMAIER Group

“We want to achieve a sustainable growth. This investment will allow us to further enhance our competences as well as our customer and product portfolio in the region.” –Ulrich Eichler, president of Operations for DRÄXLMAIER in the Americas

“South Carolina offers us an excellent business environment, a talented work force and exceptional market access. We appreciate all the support we have received from state and local officials.” –Stefan Bude, president of Finance for DRÄXLMAIER in the Americas

“Draexlmaier has been a model corporate citizen over their two decade history in Spartanburg County and they are a great example how successful a premier company can be when they dedicate themselves to the community in which they work, live, and play. As their North American Headquarters, Spartanburg is a better place because of Draexlmaier’s commitment and we appreciate their continued confidence with this latest expansion.” –David Britt, chairman of the Economic Recruitment and Development Committee of Spartanburg County and member of the Economic Futures Group Board

• The DRÄXLMAIER Group is expanding its Spartanburg County operations.

• $35 million investment creating 94 new jobs over the next five years.

• Established in 1958, the DRÄXLMAIER Group is headquartered in Vilsbiburg, Germany.

• DRÄXLMAIER is expanding its existing Spartanburg County facility, which is located at 1751 East Main Street in Duncan.

• Those interested in joining the DRÄXLMAIER team should visit the company’s careers page online.