Brose Sitech, a global supplier of complete seating systems for the automotive industry, announced plans to expand its international footprint with a new manufacturing site in Blythewood, South Carolina. The Polish company expects the facility, currently under development in the Scout Motors Supplier Park, to mark its entry into U.S. manufacturing and create nearly 330 jobs.
At the new location, Brose Sitech will produce complete seating systems for the Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck. By establishing operations directly within the supplier park, the company will be located in close proximity to its customer’s vehicle production.
The production facility is designed to support just-in-time delivery, efficient logistics and close coordination between customer and supplier. This proximity will enable Brose Sitech to respond directly to production requirements while supporting a reliable and efficient supply chain.
“Establishing our first manufacturing location in the United States is an important milestone for Brose Sitech,” Brose Sitech Columbia Inc. Executive Vice President Juan-Carlos Kieler said. “The U.S. is a significant automotive market with considerable potential for future growth. With our new production facility in Blythewood, we are bringing our expertise in complete seating systems closer to our customer while laying the foundation for Brose Sitech’s long-term development in North America.”
The Blythewood facility will combine Brose Sitech’s experience in complete seating systems with modern manufacturing processes and a locally based workforce. As preparations for future production advance, the company plans to recruit and develop its workforce in South Carolina across a wide range of manufacturing and supporting functions.
