BMW Plant Spartanburg can once again claim the title of leading automotive exporter by value, having exported nearly 225,000 vehicles totaling over 10.1 billion dollars. In the last ten years, the South Carolina plant has grown to become BMW’s largest in the world and has exported over 2.7 million vehicles totaling over 100 billion in value.
“Plant Spartanburg has been an important location in our production network for over 30 years and is now the largest BMW Group plant globally,” explained Milan Nedeljković, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Production. “The strong export share of our plant underlines the importance of free trade for the USA. Not only does this benefit our plant, but also the strong supplier network in the region.”
“When the first BMW rolled off the assembly line in 1994, it was the beginning of a great legacy for Plant Spartanburg in the United States. Our dedicated associates have assembled nearly seven million BMWs, and because of our export success, millions of customers around the world experience the innovative technology and premium quality of our X vehicles,” said Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing. “Our achievement as the country’s leading automotive exporter demonstrates BMW’s trusted partnership with this state and our continued commitment to the United States.”
“South Carolina’s position as a stronghold for the United States automotive industry can be traced directly to BMW’s success in our state. The BMW models assembled at Plant Spartanburg are in global demand — shipping to markets around the world,” said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. “We are proud to have a company as committed to the prosperity of its community, the success of its employees, and the innovation of its industry right here in South Carolina. We look forward to celebrating many more milestones with BMW in the years ahead.”
The Port of Charleston was a key factor in BMW establishing the plant in South Carolina. An inland port was created to transfer vehicles to the Port, where they could be transported for sale in one of BMW’s export markets, including Germany, South Korea, China, Canada, and Great Britain.
BMW is committed to strengthening its future by making significant investments in the Spartanburg plant. During a recent celebration of the plant’s 30th anniversary, BMW opened a new state-of-the-art press shop to stamp parts for the BMW X3. The facility is BMW’s first manufacturing plant for press work in North America.
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