Eurocharm invests $12M to open metalworking manufacturing facility in South Carolina 

The company will establish its first North American facility and create 46 new jobs in Kershaw County. 

Eurocharm Group has announced plans to open its first North American manufacturing facility in Lugoff, South Carolina. The company, which manufactures automotive components, motorcycle parts, and medical equipment, is investing $12 million into the project and will create 46 new jobs.

The 198,000-square-foot facility, located at 412 Groves Street, will support metal fabrication, light assembly, and warehousing operations. Production is expected to begin in 2026. Individuals interested in employment opportunities can find more information on the company’s careers page. 

What people are saying 

In a recent quote, Steven Yu, Chairman, Eurocharm Group, said, “We see tremendous opportunity in South Carolina. Between the strategic advantage of the Port of Charleston, the developed land transportation, robust manufacturing base that attracts talent and innovation, and the strong commitment from government at all levels, South Carolina provides the perfect launchpad for ambitious businesses. We are excited to be in South Carolina and confident to build our future here!” 

Gov. Henry McMaster, State of South Carolina, added, “Manufacturing companies worldwide continue to take notice of South Carolina’s pro-business climate and world-class workforce. We are thrilled Eurocharm Group selected our state as the home of its first North American manufacturing facility and look forward to all this project will mean for Kershaw County and beyond.” 

Manufacturers investing in South Carolina 

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Homanit invests $250M to build wood fiberboard manufacturing facility in South Carolina 
The company will supply fiberboards to U.S.-based customers from its new Clarendon County location. 

Mega Metal invests $34M to open copper wire manufacturing facility in South Carolina 
The company’s new operation in Ridgeway will produce 55 million pounds of superfine copper wire annually. 

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Alexis Gajewski

Alexis Gajewski

Senior Content Strategist

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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