Automotive Industry
The Central South Carolina region has a solid history in recruiting “world class” automotive companies such as Michelin, Siemens VDO, PBR, Modine, Dana, Bose, and American Koyo. These companies anchor a growing automotive cluster.
A major attraction for the automotive industry is the Central SC regions strategic and convenient location - it’s easy to access the 12 major auto, truck, and all-terrain vehicle assembly plants that are within 300 miles of the region. Central South Carolina’s comprehensive transportation system include:
·4 interstate highways: I 20, I 26, I 77 & I 95
·United Parcel Service southeast region air hub
·Less than a 1-hour drive from the Port of Charleston
Automotive suppliers locating in the Central SC region can gain a competitive advantage for just-in-time delivery.
Perhaps the strongest asset in the Central SC region is our workforce. People trained to do exactly what you want them to do from “Day One.”
Ready SC, formerly known as the The Center for Accelerated Technology Training (CATT) (http://www.cattsc.com/) focuses on the training needs of new and existing business and industry in South Carolina.
Ready SC provides recruiting, assessment, training development, and management and implementation services to customers who are creating new jobs with competitive wages and benefits. These services are provided through state funds at minimal or no cost and training is developed to meet specific requirements of each customer. Training may be delivered through pre-employment or on the job activities dependent on the time frames and individual needs of the customer.
Examples of programs: ISO 9000, Total Quality Management, Team Building, Supervisory Development Training, Statistical Process Control, World Class Concepts, Right-to-Work State
·Lowest unionization rate in US (1.8%)
·Work stoppage rate of 0.0002, significantly below national average of 0.02
·1st in Southeast for productivity
·3rd most productive work force in US
The Central SC region has all the components to help automotive suppliers drive down costs and improve efficiencies.