EnerSys invests $6.7M to expand battery manufacturing facility in South Carolina
EnerSys has announced plans to expand its battery manufacturing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. The company, which provides energy storage systems and solutions, is investing $6.7 million into the project and creating 14 new jobs.
The project includes a 34,000-square-foot addition to the existing facility at 1990 Corporate Way. The expansion supports increased production of lithium, flooded, and Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) battery products to meet growing customer demand. Operations are expected to be online by May 2025. The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has awarded a $100,000 Rural Infrastructure Fund grant to Sumter County to support building construction and site development.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Shawn O’Connell, President and Chief Operating Officer, EnerSys, said, “EnerSys is dedicated to developing innovative solutions and technologies that drive exceptional value for our customers. We are grateful for the partnership with Sumter Economic Development and the support from our local and state government partners, which enable us to advance our next phase of expansion in Sumter. This investment supports our long-term growth objectives while creating new opportunities to support our workforce and contribute to the economic strength of Sumter and the state of South Carolina.”
Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, added, “Today’s announcement by EnerSys further strengthens South Carolina’s reputation as a leader in advanced manufacturing. With this new investment, EnerSys is not only reaffirming its commitment to our state but also creating new opportunities for our people, our communities and our economy.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
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.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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