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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Finland-Based Halton MEI USA Plans Piedmont, South Carolina, Operations

07/24/2024
Indoor climate technology company Halton MEI USA, Inc. plans to establish manufacturing operations in Piedmont, South Carolina. The $2.6 million project is expected to create 65 jobs in Anderson County.

The company will lease a 39,000-square-foot space located at 120 Exchange Logistics Park Drive. Production is scheduled to begin August 2024.

“Establishing a manufacturing facility in North America aligns with our growth strategy, especially for the green transition, supporting our customers’ needs for local supplies and local content. We have identified a great growth potential across all our segments in the Americas. Our team worked closely with the state of South Carolina, the county of Anderson and the Upstate Alliance business development team. Their collective efforts and cooperation were instrumental in determining the optimal location for our investment,” Halton Marine Managing Director Sami Piirainen said.

To support the project the Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits. The council also awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Anderson County to assist with the costs of building improvements.

“Today’s announcement is great news for Anderson County and our state. We are thrilled Halton chose South Carolina for its newest manufacturing operation, creating 65 new jobs and supporting the local economy,” Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III noted.

Halton Marine designs, manufactures, and delivers indoor environment products for demanding spaces including marine, energy and heavy industry environments.

“Congratulations to Halton MEI on selecting Upstate S.C. for its continued growth. We’re excited to welcome this innovative, family-owned and sustainably focused Finnish company to the region’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem,” added Upstate SC Alliance President and CEO John Lummus.

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