ZF Gray Court Breaks Ground on Expansion
September 10, 2025
ZF announced an expansion of its Gray Court, South Carolina facility. Groundbreaking of the expansion took place Sept. 9, marking the start of construction on a new 45,000-square-foot addition that will support the site’s growing logistics operations.
“As ZF continues to grow its capabilities in the US, this expansion ensures that we can meet its customers’ needs with greater flexibility and speed,” said Ramiro Gutierrez, President of North America, ZF Group. “We are proud to deepen our roots in South Carolina and further invest in the people and community that power our success.”
The northwest expansion of the existing Gray Court facility is designed to enhance logistics space with flexible capacity, efficient dock access and optimized material flow to meet current and future business needs.
Marcio Cabeca, Vice President, ZF Gray Court, said: “This expansion is important for us to improve throughput and delivery performance, as we grow and bring in new lines and high-tech products to support our customers across North America.”
Local and State Support Underscore Project’s Impact
“We are immensely grateful for the continued investment from ZF Gray Court. We are proud to provide a home for their continued growth. ZF is an integral part of our community, and this latest announcement solidifies the strong partnerships Laurens County strives to foster with our industrial partners. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to Laurens County.” Brown Patterson, Chairman, Laurens County Development Corporation.
State officials echoed the importance of the project as a signal of continued economic momentum in the region.
“ZF’s presence in South Carolina is a major contributor to our legacy as an automotive powerhouse, and we are proud to support this latest expansion of its Gray Court facility,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “The new opportunities created by this investment will greatly impact the Laurens County community and beyond for many years to come.”
ZF Gray Court is the company’s first North American flex manufacturing site, supporting traditional ICE and electrified technologies for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Since its inception in 2010, the story of Gray Court is one of continuous growth through the introduction of high quality and highly advanced technologies for the mobility industry.
“We’re very glad to see a global technology leader like ZF continuing to invest in South Carolina,” said William Floyd, Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. “This expansion not only brings more quality jobs to the Upstate but also reinforces how the talent and dedication of our workforce are helping to attract world-class employers and drive growth across the region.”
Construction is scheduled to begin immediately following the groundbreaking, with completion targeted for Spring 2026. The Gray Court facility currently produces propulsion systems for the passenger car and commercial vehicle segments and will integrate the expanded logistics function directly into its existing operations.
This expansion reflects ZF’s broader strategy to localize supply chains, support sustainability goals, and strengthen its North American manufacturing footprint across all the industries it serves.
