MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Largest Employers – All Sectors
|
Company
|
Employee Range
|
Line of Business
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| Prisma Health – Upstate | 5000+ | Healthcare system |
| State of South Carolina | 5000+ | State government |
|
BMW
|
5000+ | Automobile manufacturer |
| Greenville County Schools | 5000+ | K-12 public education |
| Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System | 5000+ | Healthcare system |
| United States Government | 5000+ | Federal government |
| Michelin North America | 5000+ | Tire manufacturing |
| Wal-Mart | 5000+ | Retail stores and distribution |
| Clemson University | 5000+ | Public research university |
| Bon Secours St. Francis Health System |
2501-5000
|
Healthcare system
|
| Milliken & Company | 2501-5000 |
Textiles, floor covering, performance materials, and specialty chemicals
|
| AnMed Health | 2501-5000 | Healthcare system |
| GE Power | 2501-5000 | Power generation, energy delivery and water process technologies |
| Duke Energy Corp. | 2501-5000 | Utility provider |
| Bi-Lo | 2501-5000 | Retail grocery stores |
| Greenville County | 2501-5000 | County government and administration |
| ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC | 2501-5000 | Automatic transmissions manufacturer |
Largest Employers – Manufacturing
| Company Name | Employee Range | Line of Business |
| BMW | 5000+ | Automobile manufacturer |
| Michelin North America | 5000+ | Designs, manufactures, and sells tires for every type of vehicle |
| GE | 2501-5000 | Power generation, energy delivery and water process technologies |
| Milliken & Company | 2501-5000 | Textiles, floor covering, performance materials, and specialty chemicals |
| ZF | 2501-5000 | Manufactures automatic transmissions; front & rear axle assembly, front upper control arm |
| BorgWarner Inc. | 1001-2500 | Manufacturer of powertrain components and transfer cases for the automotive industry |
| Cryovac / Sealed Air Corp. | 1001-2500 | Plastic bags and plastic film |
| DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC | 1001-2500 | Motor vehicle parts and accessories |
| Electrolux | 1001-2500 | Top-freezer refrigerators and under-the counter refrigerators |
| Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. | 1001-2500 | Manufactures chassis for RV, walk-in van, commercial bus and school bus industries |
| Itron | 1001-2500 | Manufactures electricity meters including smart meters |
| Magna International | 1001-2500 | Car Seating, body panels and assembles body systems, front and rear exterior components, mirrors, gas tanks |
| Robert Bosch, LLC | 1001-2500 | Manufactures gasoline systems and electronic automotive components |
| AFL | 501-1,000 | Fiber optic products |
| Bosch Rexroth Corp | 501-1,000 | Hydraulic pumps for oil/gas, construction and agriculture industries |
| Carolina Pride Foods, Inc. | 501-1,000 | Sausages and other prepared meats |
| Cooper-Standard Automotive (SC) | 501-1,000 | PVC automotive trim, molding & seals |
| E&I Engineering Corp. USA | 501-1,000 | Manufactures electronic switchgears and busducts |
| Eaton Corp. | 501-1,000 | Medium voltage, low voltage, power breakers, relays & industrial controls |
| First Quality Enterprises | 501-1,000 | Manufactures paper and tissue products |
| FUJIFILM Manufacturing USA, Inc. | 501-1,000 | Photographic equipment and supplies |
| Gestamp | 501-1,000 | Automotive metal stampings and welded assemblies (Tier 1 BMW supplier) |
| Glen Raven Custom Fabric, LLC | 501-1,000 | Produces performance fabrics for solar protection |
| Houses of Raeford Farms, Inc. | 501-1,000 | Poultry & turkey processing |
| Hubbell Lighting, Inc. | 501-1,000 | Lighting manufacturers |
| Inman Mills | 501-1,000 | Headquarters, fabric mill & yarn weaving |
| JTEKT/Koyo Bearings | 501-1,000 | Manufactures bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools |
| Lockheed Martin | 501-1,000 | Aircraft maintenance, repair, modification & overhaul, Final Checkout & Assembly (FACO) of T-50A and F-16 |
| Lonza | 501-1,000 | Hard capsule manufacturing; product development and manufacturing of liquid and multiparticulate filled hard capsules |
| Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc | 501-1,000 | Manufactures silicone treated PET films |
| Nestle Prepared Foods Division | 501-1,000 | Frozen specialties |
| Nutra Manufacturing, an IVC Company | 501-1,000 | Manufactures vitamin preparations |
| Plastic Omnium LLC | 501-1,000 | Automotive components (front end parts of BMWs) |
| Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company, Inc. | 501-1,000 | Fire sprinklers and systems components |
| Schneider Electric | 501-1,000 | Manufactures motor control centers, enclosed drives and starters |
| Siemens | 501-1,000 | Energy infrastructure and industrial control products |
| Spartanburg Steel Products, Inc (SSP) | 501-1,000 | Automotive stampings & assemblies, framework/structure parts |
| Sterilite Corp. | 501-1,000 | Plastic houseware products |
| Techtronic Industries Power Equipment (TTI) | 501-1,000 | Power-driven hand tools, division HQ |
| Yanfeng Automotive Interiors | 501-1,000 | Automobile interior components (center consoles, door panels, instrument panels, & seats) |
Largest Headquarters
| Company | Employee Range | Line of Business | Type of Headquarters |
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BMW
|
5000+ | Automobile manufacturer | North American |
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Michelin North America
|
5000+ |
Designs, manufactures, and sells tires for every type of vehicle.
|
North American
|
|
Milliken & Company
|
5000+ |
Textiles, floor covering, performance materials, and specialty chemicals
|
International
|
|
GE Power
|
2501-5000 |
Gas turbine manufacturing plant and off-grid gas turbine validation facility; on-site inspection, repair, and engineering
|
Divisional
|
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AFL
|
1001-2500 |
Electronic components and systems, wiring and cables.
|
International
|
|
American Services, Inc.
|
1001-2500 |
Multi-faceted provider for security, staffing and janitorial services
|
National
|
|
Draexlmaier Automotive of America, LLC
|
1001-2500 |
Automotive interior and plastic components
|
North American
|
|
Fluor Corp.
|
1001-2500 |
Engineering Services
|
Regional
|
|
SAGE Automotive Interiors
|
1001-2500 |
Develops and manufactures automotive bodycloth and headliners; headquarters
|
International
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| Spectrum | 1001-2500 | Cable company, customer service center | Regional |
|
SYNNEX Corp.
|
1001-2500 |
Distribution of IT products and services
|
National; Divisional
|
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Techtronic Industries Power Equipment (TTI)
|
1001-2500 |
Power-driven handtools
|
North American; Divisional
|
|
The Spinx Company, Inc.
|
1001-2500 |
Gas stations and convenience stores.
|
National
|
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Verizon Wireless
|
1001-2500 |
Customer service and telesales divisions, headquarters
|
Regional |
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Freightliner Custom Chassis
|
501-1000 |
Manufactures chassis for RV, walk-in van, commercial and school bus industries
|
North American; Divisional
|
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FUJIFILM Manufacturing USA, Inc.
|
501-1000 |
Platemaking services
|
North American
|
|
Hamrick Mills, Inc.
|
501-1000 |
Greige Woven Fabrics
|
National |
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Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
|
501-1000 |
Lighting manufacturers
|
International |
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Inman Mills
|
501-1000 |
Advanced yarns and fabrics
|
National |
|
JTEKT/Koyo Bearings USA
|
501-1000 |
North American operational headquarters and KOYO bearing product technical center
|
Divisional |
| Lockheed Martin Aeronautics | 501-1000 | Aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies | Divisional |
|
Mitsubishi Polyester Film Inc.
|
501-1000 |
Unsupported plastics film and sheet
|
North American |
|
Nutra Manufacturing, Inc.
|
501-1000 |
Pharmaceutical preparations
|
National |
|
Orian Rugs
|
501-1000 |
Carpets and rugs
|
International |
|
QS/1
|
501-1000 |
Healthcare and government software and services
|
Divisional |
|
ScanSource, Inc.
|
501-1000 |
Technology products and solutions
|
International |
|
Spartanburg Steel Products, Inc.
|
501-1000 |
High quality metal stampings, welded sub-assemblies and major body modules
|
International |
| Yokahama Industries Americas, Inc. | 501-1000 | Automotive fluid handling components | National |
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Elizabeth Feather, Director of Research & Strategic Initiatives
Elizabeth Feather 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. Feather 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. Feather joined the Upstate SC Alliance in 2011 after 11 years with GSA Business Report.
Feather 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.
Phone: 864.283.2306
Email: efeather@upstatealliance.com