Innovative Vehicle Solutions expanding its operations in Charleston County
January 23, 2018
Custom commercial vehicle builder creating 108 new jobs
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Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS), a builder of custom commercial vehicles located in Ladson, S.C., is expanding its existing Charleston County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is expected to create 108 new jobs.
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Launched in 2012, IVS is a commercial truck body builder and upfitter that has grown to include 18 locations in 12 states. Recently recognized as the third-fastest-growing business inSouth Carolina by The Capital Corporation’s S.C. Fastest Growing Company Program and featured in Charleston Business Magazine, IVS uses cutting-edge technology to maximize the efficiency of light-duty and medium-duty commercial trucks and vans.
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IVS will be opening a new 27,500-square-foot manufacturing facility at 3241A Benchmark Drive in Ladson, S.C. in the coming weeks. Those interested in joining the IVS team should visit www.innovativevehicle.com for more information.
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The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved a $100,000 Set Aside grant to Charleston County for building construction costs associated with this project.
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“IVS eagerly awaits the grand opening of our new building, which will allow us to build innovative products for some of America’s most prominent companies on a larger scale. This enormous investment in the future of our company will enable us to take our manufacturing operations to the next level.” –Innovative Vehicle Solutions COO Matt Kuhn
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“Charleston County continues its competitive position in the automotive industry with this recent announcement by Innovative Vehicle Solutions. These new career opportunities are invaluable to the community. As IVS grows yet again, we at Charleston County will continue to support their efforts in every way possible.” –Charleston County Council Chairman Victor Rawl
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FIVE FAST FACTS
FIVE FAST FACTS
- IVS is expanding its Charleston County operations.
- The company’s $2.5 million investment is expected to create 108 new jobs.
- IVS is a commercial truck body builder and upfitter.
- The company will be opening a new 27,500-square-foot facility located at 3241A Benchmark Drive in Ladson, S.C.
- Those interested in joining the IVS team should visit www.innovativevehicle.com for more information.
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About S.C. Department of Commerce
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As South Carolina’s leading economic development agency, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing business grow. S.C. Commerce has recruited world-class companies to South Carolina such as BMW, Boeing, Continental, Giti Tire, LPL Financial Holdings, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Samsung, Toray and Volvo Cars and also supports startups, small and existing business, innovation and rural development initiatives. S.C. Commerce partners with the S.C. Technical College System via readySC to support workforce training and recruiting, and with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, which provides worker training and employment opportunities within the state. With a strong international footprint, since 2011, the Palmetto State has ranked among top three in the nation for attracting jobs through foreign investment on a per capita basis, according to IBM-Plant Location International. Additionally, in five of seven years, the state has won the Gold Shovel Award from Area Development magazine; and, in 2017, the state was recognized as Business Facilities’ State of the Year. For more information, visit www.SCcommerce.com
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