Husqvarna North America to expand Midlands operations
May 5, 2016
Company Investing More Than $29 Million To Expand Operations In Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc., a leader in the manufacturing of outdoor power products, is expanding its existing operations in Orangeburg County. The company is investing more than $29 million in a new Main Distribution Center on its Orangeburg Manufacturing Campus.
Husqvarna North America is part of the Husqvarna Group, a firm with a rich history that can be traced back to 1689. As the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products, including robotic lawn mowers, ride-on mowers and chainsaws, the company employs more than 14,000 employees in 43 countries across the globe. In addition to its global headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Husqvarna’s largest operations are located in Germany, China, Japan and South Carolina.
To expand its Orangeburg County facility, the company will be constructing a new 513,000-square-foot building on its current site, which is located at 172 Old Elloree Road in Orangeburg, S.C. The expanded area will serve primarily as warehousing, staging and storage for the existing facility.
“We are very excited about the addition of the distribution center to our Orangeburg operations and the operational efficiencies which will be realized on the integration of this new warehouse facility with the current manufacturing operations. We want to thank the State of South Carolina, Orangeburg County and the City of Orangeburg for their full support of this project, ” said Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc. President Jeff Hohler.
The distribution center is scheduled for completion in December 2016, in preparation of the 2017 outdoor power season. Career opportunities are available for talented and motivated individuals, and those looking to join the Husqvarna team should visit the company’s careers page online.
“Husqvarna is a leader in the manufacture of lawn and garden equipment, and they have been an important part of the state’s business community for decades. This expansion provides another indication that South Carolina’s global logistics triangle (I-26, U.S. 301 and I-95), business-friendly climate and skilled workforce are continuing to attract investment and help our existing businesses grow. Global logistics are critical in business and this location is ideal,” said Orangeburg County Development Commission Executive Director Gregg Robinson.
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products is expanding its manufacturing operations in Orangeburg with the addition of a 513,000-square-foot Main Distribution Center.
- The company is making a $29.8 million investment, which includes automation to transfer the finished products from the assembly lines to the new distribution center.
- The investment also includes the purchase of an adjacent 134-acre site.
- The facility is expected to be operational in December 2016, in preparation for the 2017 outdoor power season.
- The Orangeburg manufacturing operations will now exceed 1.9 million square-feet with the Main Distribution Center addition.
About Husqvarna Group:
Husqvarna Group is a world leading producer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawn mowers and garden tractors. The Group is also the European leader in garden watering products and a world leader in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Group’s products and solutions are sold under brands including Husqvarna, Gardena, McCulloch, Poulan Pro, Weed Eater, Flymo, Zenoah and Diamant Boart via dealers and retailers to end-customers in more than 100 countries. Net sales in 2015 amounted to SEK 36 billion, and the Group had more than 14,000 employees in 40 countries.
