| 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 sedan models for sale in the United States and for export; by 2024, adding XC90 SUV and Polestar all-electric SUV production lines |
| Primary Suppliers | | |
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| Arkonik SVO | https://www.arkonik.com/ | Custom luxury automotive upfitter and restorer |
| Auto Truck Group | http://www.autotruck.com/ | Upfit commercial vehicles; design, manufacture & install truck equipment for a wide range of trades and industries |
| Cummins Turbo Technologies | http://www.cummins.com | 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 electric (EV), 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 systems (bellows), passageway systems, specialty bumpers, airplane walkway coverings |
| IFA North America, LLC | https://ifa-group.com/en | Maker of propshafts for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles |
| Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS) | https://innovativevehicle.com/ | Commercial truck body builder and upfitter |
| Isringhausen | http://www.isriusa.com/menue/home.html | Manufacture vehicle seating systems within the automotive, commercial, construction, and military industries |
| 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. | https://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. | https://www.us.mahle.com/en/about-mahle/locations/6210.jsp | Manufacturer and integrator of 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://www.paul-bippus.de/index.html | Precision turned parts for automotive manufacturing applications |
| Robert Bosch, LLC | http://www.bosch.com | Automotive powertrain and chassis system control parts manufacturing |
| Sapience Automation | https://sapienceautomation.com/ | Design and integration of robotics and industrial automation systems |
| Schnellecke Logistics South Carolina LLC | https://www.schnellecke.com/ | 3PL supporting automotive industry |
| 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 industry; turning, milling & drilling, hard and precision machining, PECM & ECM |
| 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 / ZF | https://www.zf.com/products/en/cv/stories/welcome.html | 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; also engine repair/support for marine engines and emergency vehicles |
| 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 |
| Charleston Rubber & Gasket | http://www.chasragco.com/ | Fluid sealing and conveying products, custom fabrication services |
| Dover Hydraulics South Carolina | http://www.doverhydraulics.com | Repair and reconditioning of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders; machine shop |
| DuPont Cooper River Site -- Hytrel & Molykote | https://www.dupont.com/molykote.html | Manufacture MOLYKOTE® specialty lubricants with automotive, imaging and other industrial applications |
| 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 | https://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 / Hy Test | http://www.perfectionclutch.com | Aftermarket drivetrain products 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 | https://www.uec-electronics.com/ | Contract manufacturer in engineering design, product development, rapid prototyping, and innovative lean manufacturing services |
| Zapp Precision Wire Inc./Zapp Tooling Alloys, Inc. | https://www.zapp.com/en-us/contact/locations | 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: Charleston Regional Development Alliance, 2021. | | |
