Cummins Turbo Technologies is expanding its turbocharger manufacturing operations in North Charleston, N.C. A more than $10.7 million investment is expected to create 252 jobs, the company said in a news release.
Cummins Turbo Technologies, which designs and manufactures turbochargers for diesel engines, is a business segment of Cummins Inc.
The company established operations in the Charleston region in 1989, operating under the name Holset Engineering until 2006. Cummins Turbo Technologies now operates out of two locations on Palmetto Commerce Parkway.
“Our workforce at our Charleston Turbo Plant is critical to making Cummins Turbo Technologies the world-leader in air handling for commercial vehicles by exhibiting the teamwork and excellence necessary to deliver innovative, reliable turbocharger solutions,” said Cummins Turbo Technologies Vice President Shon Wright in a statement. “Our investment in the Charleston area will help us optimize our footprint and continue to be the top choice of our global customers.”
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The expansion will allow Cummins the opportunity to improve its network between remanufactured and new turbocharger products; leverage manufacturing capabilities and capital in one geographic location; and improve cost competitiveness of both remanufactured and new turbos.