Vertiv to build new infrastructure solutions manufacturing plant in South Carolina
Vertiv has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Pelzer, South Carolina. The company, which specializes in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, plans to produce a variety of products at its new plant, including integrated modular solutions, modular power systems, and other integrated systems. The project, which will add 215,000 square feet of manufacturing space, is expected to create 300 new jobs for the surrounding area.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Vertiv CEO Giordano (Gio) Albertazzi said, “Our global infrastructure solutions business is strong and growing, as the demand for AI accelerates and our customers see the value of an integrated approach to support faster compute deployment. Increasing manufacturing capacity is critical to meeting the needs of our customers, and the Vertiv Pelzer operations are central to that mission for our Americas and global operations.”
Manufacturers investing in South Carolina
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Delta Children will build a new 400,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility, which is expected to be operational in 2026.
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