German auto supplier Wenker, Inc. picks Greenville County for new US headquarters. Here's why.
Wenker Inc. announced it will be establishing new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County.
The automotive supplier’s $3.1 million investment will create 27 jobs, according to a press release.
Operations for the German auto supplier company will move into a 131,400-square-foot facility off Highway 14 in Greer. The facility is expected to be complete by the middle of 2024.
The press release stated "success at its smaller operation in Spartanburg County (launched in 2016) prompted Wenker, Inc. to explore larger possibilities."
Wenker Inc. had been located at 1097 Highway 101 S, Suite D5, near Greer in Spartanburg County.
“We are always pleased when a fine international organization like Wenker, Inc. chooses to expand its South Carolina presence by growing in Greenville County,” Greenville County Council Chairman Dan Tripp said. “The company’s six decades of excellence in industrial production and engineering is an ideal addition to Greenville’s booming automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors, and we wish them success here long into the future.”
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Wenker Inc., specializing in metal and steel, provides plant engineering and fabricated metal products for the automotive industry.
“We are very proud to build our new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, a community which felt like home from day one," said Stefan Leers, Wenker, Inc. Germany Chief Executive Officer and Owner.
Individuals interested in applying for a job with Wenker, Inc. should visit the company’s careers page.
Savannah Moss covers Greenville County politics and growth & development. Reach her via email at smoss@gannett.com.
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