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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Swiss-Based SCHNEEBERGER Plans Rock Hill, South Carolina, Manufacturing Operations

07/09/2025
Swiss-based SCHNEEBERGER, a company specializing in linear motion technology, plans to establish manufacturing operations in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The $3.2 million project is expected to create 101 jobs in York County over the next five years.

The investment will include the lease of a 42,000-square-foot facility, located at 656 Red River Road, which will serve the company’s customer base in the electronics, medical device and packaging industries. Operations are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025.

“We are thrilled to announce that for the first time, our company will establish mineral cast manufacturing operations in the United States – in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This decision reflects our confidence in the region’s exceptional workforce, robust technical training infrastructure and the area’s growing population, which together create a dynamic environment for innovation and growth. Rock Hill’s outstanding quality of life and welcoming community make it an ideal location for our growing business. We are especially excited to bring our sustainable, cold-casting manufacturing technology to the U.S., where we will produce high-performance equipment bases that serve a wide range of industries. This marks a significant milestone for our company, and we look forward to building strong partnerships and a bright future in South Carolina,” SCHNEEBERGER Mineralcast President and General Manager George Blaha said.

To support the project the Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits.

“SCHNEEBERGER’s investment in York County will add to South Carolina’s impressive manufacturing industry while creating meaningful opportunities for our people. We are grateful the company selected South Carolina for its newest operation and look forward to supporting its growth in our state,” Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III noted.

SCHNEEBERGER specializes in the manufacture of customized and high-precision linear technology including linear bearings, gear racks and mineral casting. The company serves various industries, including machine tools, medical equipment, semiconductors, and automation.

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