COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Scout Motors announced an additional $300 million investment to build a supplier park on the site of its production facility in Blythewood.
The company said in a Thursday announcement that the move will not come with any new government incentives, but is expected to bring 1,000 additional jobs to the area. Scout also noted that the move would increase its cumulative investment to nearly $700 million.
“This expansion reinforces our long-term commitment to American manufacturing and reflects our continued belief in South Carolina as a hub for automotive innovation and economic growth,” Scott Keogh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Scout Motors said in a statement. “Our on-site Supplier Park will strengthen our production capabilities and help establish a vibr