Faurecia Adds New Product Line in Fountain Inn


Automotive supplier Faurecia is expanding its Fountain Inn complex to add a vehicle seating program according to Laurens County Development Corporation Executive Director Marvin Moss. The company plans to invest $24 million during the next five years and will add approximately 50 new jobs at the facility, Moss said. Faurecia is located in Laurens County’s Woodfield Industrial Park.

Production of the new seats for one of the vehicles assembled at the nearby BMW plant began in early October. The Fountain Inn facility also makes interior products for BMW and Saturn vehicles.

"Faurecia's investment in expanding its operations again highlights the importance of our work in bettering soil conditions for businesses in our state," said Governor Mark Sanford. "With over 125,000 more people working in our state than there were at the beginning of 2003, this administration remains committed to continuing that progress in creating more jobs and raising income levels in South Carolina."

"This is another positive example of a long-time South Carolina company benefiting from the strengths of our economy," said Secretary of Commerce Joe Taylor. "For 12 years Faurecia has been a great economic partner in the Upstate, providing some 600 jobs in Fountain Inn. We thank Kevin Ruff and the Faurecia management team for their commitment to this community and for once again working with Commerce and Laurens County officials to expand their presence in South Carolina."

Faurecia has 23 locations in North America, including the two plants in Fountain Inn. The North American headquarters is located in Troy, Michigan and employs more than 8,000 people. Worldwide the company has more than 60,000 employees and160 locations in 28 countries.

Jim Coleman, Laurens County Council Chairman said, "Faurecia has shown a commitment to Laurens County with several expansions that have occurred at the facility. They have become one of our larger employers in the county."

"This is the fourth announcement in my district in the past two months," said Ted Nash District 1 County Council. "I am extremely pleased to see jobs being brought to the county," he continued.