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Major Employers in Upstate SC

Companies across Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson & the Upstate region


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South Carolina is home to some of the most influential companies across the globe. From global corporations to groundbreaking startups, the Upstate is a thriving, innovative business environment that attracts talent and investment from across the globe.

Whether you’re interested in success stories of companies in Greenville, SC, searching for insights about Spartanburg companies, or simply curious about the largest employers driving economic growth in the region, this list can help you find the information you need.

Largest Employers

Many of the biggest companies in Greenville and the Upstate region are well-known leaders in automotive and mobility, energy production, and engineered materials. The list below represents the region’s largest employers across industries with more than 2,500 employees. 

Largest Employers – All Sectors (2,500+ employees)

Company nameUpstate Employee RangeLine of Business
BMW Manufacturing Co.5000+Automobile manufacturer
Clemson University5000+Public research university
Greenville County Schools5000+K-12 public education
Michelin5000+Rubber / Tire Manufacturer – Tier 1 BMW Supplier
Pelham Medical Center5000+Hospital
Prisma Health5000+Healthcare system
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System5000+Not for profit healthcare system, headquarters location
State of South Carolina5000+State government
United States Government5000+Federal government
Walmart Stores, Inc.5000+Retail stores
AnMed Health Medical Center2501 to 5000General medical and surgical hospitals
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System2501 to 5000General medical and surgical hospitals
Cosma International (Magna Drive Automotive)2501 to 5000Manufactures automotive body panels and assembles body systems
GE Vernova2501 to 5000Gas turbines for energy use
Ingles Markets2501 to 5000Grocery stores
Milliken & Company2501 to 5000Textiles, floor covering, performance materials, and specialty chemicals
Publix Super Markets, Inc.2501 to 5000Grocery store
Self Regional Healthcare2501 to 5000General medical and surgical hospitals

Source: UA Industry Database | Updated 07/21/2024

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Major Manufacturing Companies

Upstate South Carolina is a manufacturing powerhouse, home to some of the most prominent manufacturers in the world. 

From advanced automotive production to food & beverage manufacturing, manufacturing companies in Upstate SC benefit from the vast amount of skilled engineering and technical talent available across the region. This list below highlights the largest manufacturing companies in the Upstate region, with a focus on those employing 500 or more:

Largest Employers – Manufacturing (500+ employees)

Company nameCountyUpstate Employee RangeLine of Business
BMW Manufacturing Co.Spartanburg5000 +Automobile manufacturing
MichelinAnderson, Greenville, Spartanburg5000 +Rubber / Tire Manufacturer – Tier 1 BMW Supplier
GE VernovaGreenville2501 to 5000Gas turbines for energy use
Milliken & CompanyAnderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Laurens, Spartanburg, Union2501 to 5000Textiles, floor covering, performance materials, and specialty chemicals
AFLSpartanburg1001 to 2500Fiber optic products
Arthrex, Inc.Anderson1001 to 2500Orthopedic medical device comopany
BorgWarner Inc.Oconee1001 to 2500Powertrain components and transfer cases; EV battery systems
Cryovac / Sealed Air Corp.Greenville1001 to 2500Plastic bags and plastic film
DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLCSpartanburg1001 to 2500Motor vehicle parts and accessories
Eaton Corp.Greenwood, Spartanburg1001 to 2500Medium voltage assembly site
Electrolux Home ProductsAnderson1001 to 2500Top-freezer refrigerators and under-the counter refrigerators
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC)Cherokee1001 to 2500Manufactures chassis for RV, walk-in van, commercial bus and school bus industries
ItronOconee1001 to 2500Manufactures electricity meters including smart meters
Lockheed Martin AeronauticsGreenville1001 to 2500Aircraft maintenance, repair, modification & overhaul, Final Checkout & Assembly (FACO) of T-50A and F-16
Magna InternationalGreenville, Spartanburg1001 to 2500Products for the Automotive Industry
Nestle Prepared Foods DivisionCherokee1001 to 2500Frozen food specialties
Nutra Manufacturing, an IVC CompanyAnderson, Greenville1001 to 2500Manufacturers viatmin preparations
Plastic Omnium LLCSpartanburg1001 to 2500Automotive components (front end parts of BMWs)
Robert Bosch, LLCAnderson1001 to 2500Manufactures gasoline systems and electronic automotive components
SAGE Automotive InteriorsAbbeville, Greenville, Spartanburg1001 to 2500Automotive fabrics and cloth
Techtronic Industries (TTI)Anderson, Cherokee1001 to 2500Power-driven hand tools
ZFLaurens1001 to 2500Manufactures an 8-speed automatic transmission, as well as the world’s first 9-speed automatic transmission; axle system assembly / Front & rear axle assembly, front upper control arm
3M CompanyGreenville501 to 1000Polyester film / Tape manufacturing
BASFGreenville, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg501 to 1000Produces specialty chemical catalysts, salts & solutions
Benteler AutomotiveSpartanburg501 to 1000Chassis components, front & rear axles
Bosch Rexroth Corp.Greenville501 to 1000Hydraulic pumps for oil/gas, construction and agriculture industries
Capsugel Mfg Technologies (a Lonza Company)Greenwood501 to 1000Hard capsule manufacturing; product development and manufacturing of liquid and multiparticulate filled hard capsules
Cooper-Standard AutomotiveSpartanburg501 to 1000PVC automotive trim, molding & seals
Current (fka. Hubbell Lighting)Greenville501 to 1000Lighting manufacturers
Dodge Industrial (DI)Anderson, Greenville501 to 1000Manufactures enclosed gearing used in a wide range of industrial applications
First Quality Enterprises, Inc.Anderson501 to 1000Manufactures paper and tissue products
Flexon IndustriesAnderson501 to 1000Watering hoses and extension cords
Fuyao Glass America, Inc.Greenville501 to 1000Automotive and industrial glass processing
GestampUnion501 to 1000Automotive metal stampings and welded assemblies (Tier 1 BMW supplier)
Glen Raven Custom Fabric, LLCAnderson501 to 1000Produces performance fabrics for solar protection
Health Supply US dba Glove OneGreenville501 to 1000Nitrile gloves
House of Raeford Farms, Inc.Greenville501 to 1000Poultry & turkey processing
Inman MillsSpartanburg501 to 1000Textile mills
JTEKTGreenville, Oconee501 to 1000Driveline and steering components
KYOCERA AVX Components CorporationGreenville501 to 1000Passive electronic components
Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.Greenville501 to 1000Manufactures silicone treated PET films
Pierburg US, LLC aka Rheinmetall AutomotiveGreenville501 to 1000Manufactures Permaglide & metallic bushings, thrust plates
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company, Inc.Pickens501 to 1000Fire sprinklers and systems components
Siemens Energy ManagementSpartanburg501 to 1000Manufacture electrical apparatus products, (panels, lighting, bus way, bus plus)
Sterilite Corp.Laurens501 to 1000Plastic houseware products
SyesnqoGreenville, Spartanburg501 to 1000Materials and chemicals
The Timken CompanyAnderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg, Union501 to 1000Manufactures tapered roller bearing systems
VELUX Greenwood, LLCGreenwood501 to 1000Designs and manufactures skylights
Vertiv + E&I Engineering USA CorpAnderson501 to 1000Electrical switchgear & power distribution solutions
Yanfeng Automotive InteriorsLaurens501 to 1000Automobile interior components (center consoles, door panels, instrument panels, & seats)

Source: UA Industry Database | Updated 07/21/2024

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Company Headquarters

Upstate South Carolina serves as the headquarters for a variety of global leaders across multiple industries. The list below highlights the largest headquarters in Greenville, Spartanburg and across the Upstate region, focusing on those key corporate offices with more than 500 employees:

Largest Headquarters

CompanyEmployee RangeType of Headquarters
BMW Manufacturing Corp5000+North American
Michelin North America, Inc5000+North American
GE Power2501 to 5000Divisional
Milliken & Company2501 – 5000Divisional
TD Bank1001 to 2500Regional
Fluor Corp.1001 to 2500Regional
DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC1001 to 2500North American
Techtronic Industries Power Equipment (TTI)1001 to 2500Divisional
AFL1001 to 2500North American
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC)1001 to 2500North American; Divisional
SYNNEX Corp. – Greenville1001 to 2500National; Divisional
American Services, Inc.1001 to 2500National
Verizon Wireless1001 to 2500Regional
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics501 to 1000Divisional
Hamrick Mills501 to 1000National
Fujifilm Manufacturing USA, Inc501 to 1000Divisional
Nutra Manufacturing, an IVC Company501 to 1000Divisional
AVX Corp501 to 1000International
Hubbell Lighting, Inc.501 to 1000Divisional
Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc501 to 1000North American
Carolina Pride Foods, Inc501 to 1000National
Inman Mills501 to 1000National
Global Lending Services501 to 1000National
Tindall Corp.501 to 1000National
Precision Valve North America, Inc501 to 1000International
Sage Automotive Interiors501 to 1000International
American Credit Acceptance LLC501 to 1000National
GreenWood, Inc.501 to 1000National
World Acceptance Corp501 to 1000National

Source: UA Industry Database | Updated 2023

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  • Elizabeth Watson, Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives

    Elizabeth Watson serves as Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives for the Upstate SC Alliance. She is responsible for directing and executing the research efforts for the Upstate SC Alliance team and positioning the organization as the go-to resource for information, which includes compiling data and reports for prospects and investors, as well as working with industry partners to provide the most up to date information about the Upstate. Watson is also an integral part of the Upstate’s participation with the Global Cities Exchange, a joint partnership of the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase. Watson joined the Upstate SC Alliance in 2011 after 11 years with GSA Business Report.

    Watson graduated from the Honors College at the College of Charleston with a BA in English, a BA in French and a minor in Arts Administration.