COLUMBIA, S.C. — Based on a new report by the company's Sustainability Research Institute that says the electrification of the US industry is expected to grow from 30 percent to 45 percent by 2030, Schneider Electric has announced it will be investing $23.8 million to "upgrade, modernize and maintain" its manufacturing plants in Richland and Seneca counties.
In Seneca, Schneider will electrify that location's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system to enhance its efficiency and reduce costs advancing its own sustainability and decarbonization targets.
The company will be adding 280 positions -- 130 new jobs in Seneca, 150 new jobs at the Richland County site on Garners Ferry Road in Hopkins -- over the course of the remainder of 2024.
Schneider anticipates there will be a need for custom power distribution products that the company manufactures that are integral to supplying electricity for the growing demand in the healthcare, wastewater treatment and data center solutions across the US.
“As our economy becomes more digitized and electrified, Schneider Electric is spearheading this transformation through investments in a robust domestic supply chain of key technologies. By improving our factory efficiency and growing our talented South Carolina workforce, we’re further contributing to the revitalization of American manufacturing,” said Aamir Paul, Schneider Electric President of North America Operations.
“We are excited to witness the impact these investments have in Oconee and Richland counties and applaud Schneider Electric’s commitment to grid resilience in our state," said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. "SC NEXUS is poised to lead the advanced energy transition across the country, and we are proud to have Schneider Electric as a part of this effort.”
Individuals interested in joining the Schneider Electric team should visit the company’s Columbia careers page for Richland County opportunities or the Seneca careers page for Oconee County opportunities.
