| Company | Web Address | Product/Service |
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| OEM / Assembly | | |
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| Bintelli LLC | http://www.bintelliscooters.com | Headquarters, production lines, R&D, sales and warehousing of citEcar electric vehicles and Bintelli and Adly motorized scooters |
| Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC | https://mbvcharleston.com/ | Assembly of Sprinter vans for the U.S. market under the brands Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner; Semi-knockdown (SKD) production of Metris van. |
| Volvo Car USA, LLC | https://www.volvocars.com/us/about-volvo/our-story/south-carolina-factory | Manufacture Volvo S60 model for sale in the U.S. and abroad. |
| Primary Suppliers | | |
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| Auto Truck Group | http://www.autotruck.com/ | Upfit Mercedes-Benz vans for commercial use; design, manufacture & install |
| Cummins Turbo Technologies | http://www.cummins.com/components/holset-turbo-technologies | Turbochargers and air compressors manufacturing; R&D at local Cummins Technical Center. |
| DC Machine LLC | http://www.dcmachine.net | Industrial machining shop with design/engineering, prototyping, manufacturing/assembly and welding capabilities |
| Dennis Eagle Inc. | https://www.dennis-eagle.com/en/ | Chassis assembly for compressed natural gas (CNG) and diesel trucks |
| Driverge Vehicle Innovations | https://www.driverge.com/ | Upfitter of Mercedes-Benz vans including wheelchair accessible, executive shuttles, mobile office and other formats |
| Hubner Manufacturing Corporation | http://www.hubner-usa.com | Articulation and passageway systems |
| IFA North America, LLC | https://ifa-group.com/en | Vehicle drive shafts |
| Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS) | https://innovativevehicle.com/ | Commercial truck body builder and upfitter |
| Isringhausen | http://www.isriusa.com/menue/home.html | Manufacture seats and seat assemblies for the Mercedes-Benz Vans Sprinter |
| Key Logistics Solutions LLC | http://www.keylogistics.com | Supply chain services incl. warehousing, inventory management, transportation, delivery, sequencing, and light assembly |
| Knapheide Truck Equipment Company Charleston Inc. | http://www.knapheide.com | Manufacture and installation of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris van interiors, service bodies and more |
| Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. | https://home.kuehne-nagel.com/ | Logistics services in support of Mercedes-Benz Vans |
| MAHLE Behr Charleston, Inc. | http://www.us.mahle.com | Engine cooling systems |
| Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC | https://www.mankiewicz.com/english/company/ | Manufacturing & distribution of coating & paint systems serving the medical, automotive, aviation, rail, yachting & other sectors |
| Midway Specialty Vehicles LLC - Sprinter Division | http://www.midwayspecialtyvehicles.com/upfittingcompanyinfo.htm | Custom upfit of Sprinter vans |
| Paul Bippus Precision LLC | http://paulbippus.com/en/einfuehrung/index.html | Precision turned parts for automotive manufacturing applications |
| Robert Bosch, LLC | http://www.bosch.com | Antilock brake systems, fuel injectors, common rail & unit injectors |
| Sapience Automation | https://sapienceautomation.com/ | Design and integration of robotics and industrial automation systems |
| Skyway Precision | http://www.skywayprecision.com/ | CNC machining and assembly (medium to high production) for the commercial truck, agricultural, utility vehicle, automotive and appliance markets |
| Utilimaster, a Spartan Motors company | https://www.spartanmotors.com/ | Production of industry-specific custom shelving, lighting and ergonomic design services for commercial vehicles including Mercedes-Benz Vans |
| stoba USA Corp. | https://www.stoba.one/en/ | Machined components for automotive injection systems |
| Streit USA Armoring | http://www.streitusa.com/ | Armored sport-utility and other vehicle upfitting for commercial, government and civilian use |
| Sundaram Clayton USA LLC | http://www.sundaram-clayton.com/ | Aluminum high-pressure die-cast products and permanent mold gravity cast parts for automotive OEMs |
| Thermo King of Charleston | https://www.thermokingcolumbia.com/charleston/ | Manufacturer of refrigeration and temperature-control systems for the automotive and trucking industries (MBV Sprinter upfitter) |
| VTL Precision (Charleston) USA | http://www.vtl-group.com | Manufacture precision automotive components |
| Wabco (acq'd by ZF Friedrichshafen AG) | http://www.wabco-auto.com | Manufacture of air compressors and advanced, single-piston disc brake for trucks and other commercial vehicles |
| W.W. Williams Co. | http://www.wwwilliams.com | Remanufacture diesel engines, automatic transmissions & automotive parts |
| ZF Transmissions Gray Court LLC | https://www.zf.com/site/locations/en/north_america/unitedstates_locations/united_states_zfworldwide.html | Automotive transmissions |
| Secondary Suppliers | | |
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| Abrasives-South, Inc. | https://abrasives-south.com/ | Converter of coated abrasive belts, sheets & discs |
| Acutec Precision Machining Inc. | http://www.acutecprecision.com | Precision machining, precision welding, and related services for aerospace, power generation, and other industrial sectors |
| Alpha Sheet Metal Works, Inc. | http://alphamachine.com/ | Sheet metal fabrication, machining, laser cutting, welding; contract manufacturing |
| Atlantic Packaging North America | http://www.atlanticpkg.com | Packaging engineering, design and equipment for various sectors including agricultural, automotive, industrial, pharmaceutical and more |
| Charleston Rubber & Gasket | http://www.chasragco.com/ | Fluid sealing and conveying products, custom fabrication services |
| DHL Supply Chain | https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home/press/press-archive/2019/dhl-supply-chain-constructing-new-100m-dollar-distribution-park-in-dorchester-county-south-carolina.html | $100 million distribution and warehousing park (DHL Commerce Park) |
| Dover Hydraulics South Carolina | http://www.doverhydraulics.com | Repair and reconditioning of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders; machine shop |
| Evonik | https://corporate.evonik.com/en/company/locations/north-america/pages/default.aspx | Precipitated silica for use in tire production |
| Finalcontrol, Inc. | http://www.finalcontrol.de/en/ | Quality assurance and control services for automotive, electronic, ceramic, molded plastic and medical device manufacturers |
| Gedore Tools Inc. | https://us.gedore.com/en/ | Distribution of hand tools targeting aviation, automotive, industrial and renewable energy sectors |
| Ingevity | http://www.ingevity.com | Mfr of specialty chemicals used in paper & other products; global headquarters; innovation center (R&D) |
| JW Aluminum | http://www.jwaluminum.com | Flat-rolled aluminum products for the packaging, transportation machinery & equip, construction and consumer durables industries |
| LANXESS (2 area sites) | https://lanxess.com/corporate/home/ | Manufacture chemicals for auto, pharmaceutical, construction & other industries |
| Leatherwood Electronics & Manufacturing | http://www.leatherwoodmfg.com | Precision metal fabrication, CNC machining and electro-mechanical assembly |
| Metalworx, Inc. | http://www.metalworxinc.com/ | Full svc contract manufacturer of OEM components incl. machining, sheet metal fab., certified welding, assembly, powder coating, liquid coating, etc |
| Multiplastics | http://www.multiplastics.com | Plastic thermoformed parts manufacturer serving the automotive, aircraft, marine, transportation, industrial equipment and other sectors |
| Nucor Steel | http://www.nucor.com | Manufacture of carbon and alloy steel in various forms and wire and wire mesh; suppliers of ferro-alloys; process ferrous & nonferrous scrap |
| Pegasus Steel LLC | https://www.pegasussteel.com/facilities/ | Cutting & forming, CNC, Welding, Material Processing (carbon steel, alloys, aluminum) ; North American headquarters; Defense contract capability (military vehicles) |
| Perfection Clutch | http://www.perfectionclutch.com | Aftermarket clutch kit design and manufacturing |
| Southeast Biodiesel LLC (SEBD) | https://www.facebook.com/sebiodiesel/ | Manufactures biodiesel fuel (EPA-registered, ASTM D6751-compliant) |
| SQ Group | http://www.sustained-quality.com/quality-coverage/ | Engineering, process implementation, technical logistics and training, quality management in automotive, aerospace & marine applications |
| Sullivan & Associates Inc | http://sa-ndt.com/ | Nondestructive testing & evaluations |
| TBC Corporation East Coast Distribution Center | http://www.tbccorp.com/ | Distribution center serving East Coast automotive replacement tire market |
| Thrace-LINQ, Inc. | http://www.thracelinq.com | Mfg & distrib of geosynthetics and industrial fabrics with applications in automotive, construction and many other sectors; North American HQ |
| ThyssenKrupp Industrial Services | https://www.thyssenkrupp.com/en/ | Warehousing, FTZ, export packing, supply chain services |
| TriMech | http://trimech.com/ | 3D technology products & services; mechanical design & engineering, rapid prototyping; numerous applications incl medical/dental |
| UEC Electronics | http://www.uec-electronics.com | Contract manufacturer in engineering design, product development, rapid prototyping, and innovative lean manufacturing services |
| W International | https://www.w-international.com/ | Full-service manufacturer of large, complex welded metal fabrications |
| Zapp Precision Wire Inc./Zapp Tooling Alloys, Inc. | http://www.zapp.com/en/how-to-get-there/summerville-sc.html | Specialty suppliers of cold formed stainless steel and titanium wires, bars and profiles |
| Zeltwanger CNC Mfg LP/Leak Testing & Automation LP | http://www.zeltwanger.com | Contract CNC manufacturer specializing in ready-to-install machine components and complex assemblies; leak-testing systems services and support |
| Source: Center for Business Research, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, 2020. | | |
