TS Conductor invests $134M to build advanced conductor manufacturing facility in South Carolina
TS Conductor has announced plans to open its second U.S. manufacturing facility in Jasper County, South Carolina. The company, which specializes in advanced conductor technology, will invest $134 million in the project, creating 462 new jobs. The new 301,275-square-foot facility will manufacture advanced carbon-core conductors used in high-voltage transmission lines, including critical high-voltage direct current (HVDC) capacity. This facility represents the first phase of a three-phase expansion plan, with future plans for an additional one million square feet at the site. Operations are expected to begin by the end of 2025.
The new plant will incorporate the latest conductor technology, which enables utilities to double or triple transmission capacity while reducing costs for customers. This patented technology will play a key role in modernizing the U.S. power grid to meet growing demand from data centers and domestic manufacturing. TS Conductor’s investment is supported by a $5.11 million Closing Fund grant to Jasper County for site preparation and building construction, approved by the Coordinating Council for Economic Development.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Jason Huang, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of TS Conductor, said, “TS Conductor is proud to partner with the state of South Carolina to build our second U.S. manufacturing facility. This state-of-the-art plant will enable us to meet growing demand from leading utilities across the Southeast and nationwide. Our patented technology helps modernize America's power grid by providing more capacity while lowering project costs, making electricity more affordable and reliable for everyone. South Carolina's business-friendly environment, skilled workforce and strong support made it the perfect choice for our expansion. We plan to create hundreds of high-paying manufacturing jobs and invest over $100 million in the state over the next few years. We look forward to being a long-term partner in South Carolina's economic growth and creating opportunities for local families and communities.”
Gov. Henry McMaster, added, “Once again, South Carolina is proving itself to be an ideal location for innovative companies to establish operations. We are delighted to welcome TS Conductor to our impressive portfolio of energy-related companies and celebrate the tremendous impact this investment will have in Jasper County and South Carolina.”
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During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
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