Local Data
Location & Expansion Log
Diverse companies – from startups to multinational corporations – continue to relocate and expand existing operations in the Charleston region.
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CRDA-Facilitated Projects
Side
December 6, 2024
Gaming services: video game development and testing
Side is a UK-based company whose parent, PTW Holdings, Inc., was founded in Japan in 1994. Side develops games for some of the industry's largest publishers and studios, including Xbox Game Studios, Sony, Nintendo, Amazon Game Studios, Blizzard Entertainment and Warner Brothers. The company will establish a Charleston office in part of a 30,000-square-foot office complex at 2387 Clements Ferry Road in Berkeley County in the city of Charleston. Sebastien Bisch, vice president of operations for the Americas noted, "Charleston stood out as the ideal location -- it's a growing tech hub with the perfect blend of proximity and highly skilled talent." This will be the company's fifth U.S. studio, with daily operations led by Bernhard Rieder, who will report to Bisch. "Expected to be ISO 27001 compliant by next year [2025], the studio will provide an ideal environment for nurturing local talent and providing top-tier game development services to our clients, all from a secure facility," stated a press release by the company. Worldwide, the firm has 40 studios in 15 countries across North America, Europe, South America and Asia.
P3
July 1, 2024
Multinational consulting firm specializing in bespoke solutions integrating technology strategy, business process optimization, and organizational development; local expertise includes automotive, energy, digitization and other sectors
Founded in Germany in 1996 as a spin-off from a globally-recognized, leading technical university, P3 began with the goal of implementing an innovative new process and has remained focused on serving clients from innovation to implementation. The company has nearly 2000 employees across 30 locations globally. More than 250 of the firm's consultants, engineers and software specialists are now working on e-mobility, including powertrain systems, battery cells, and the charging infrastructure. P3 has established a Charleston office due to the region's growing economic base in this field.
Fexillon
May 16, 2024
Digital asset management solutions for the building and property management fields
The Charleston Digital Corridor recently welcomed Fexillon to its esteemed community as the company establishes its US office in Charleston, South Carolina. The Irish firm is a leader in digitizing the built environment and is capitalizing on the Digital Corridor's thriving tech scene as an ideal platform to expand into the U.S. market. "Our expansion into Charleston marks a pivotal moment for Fexillon and the broader Irish tech community," said Kieran Beggan, CEO. "We're proud to bring Irish expertise and innovation to the global stage as we enter the U.S. market. Basing our U.S. operations in Charleston provides comprehensive coverage for our customer base, with promising growth opportunities in South Carolina and neighboring states....With South Carolina's tech-friendly environment and skilled workforce, we're positioned for growth while driving innovation, forming partnerships, and showcasing the prowess of the Irish tech sector worldwide." Learn more: https://www.charlestondigitalcorridor.com/news/1715614917871-charleston-digital-corridor-welcomes-irish-trailblazer-fexillon-thriving-tech-community/
Carolina Dream
April 23, 2024
Hemp-based products for medical and wellness use
Marine Corps Veteran owned company; premium and transparently produced hemp products with full chain-of-custody record on all products
Leonardo DRS / DRS Naval Power Systems
February 27, 2024
Defense products and technologies manufacturing and testing
Multinational firm Leonardo DRS, through its subsidiary, DRS Naval Power Systems, has announced it will build a 140,000-square-foot manufacturing and test center at 1588 Bushy Park Road in Berkeley County within the Charleston region. DRS Naval Power Systems provides naval power and control technology solutions for the U.S. Navy and allied navies, as well as for commercial applications. The new facility will expand the company's capability to integrate its next-generation electric propulsion system into current and future naval platforms including the U.S. Navy's priority program, the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine. Operations are expected to be online by 2026.
