Wenker, Inc., a leading automotive supplier headquartered in Germany, announced it will establish its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, investing $3.1 million and creating 27 new jobs.

Wenker is an innovative metal and steel construction company, providing plant engineering and fabricated metal products to the automotive industry.

“We are very proud to build our new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, here in a community which felt like home from day one,” CEO and Owner Stefan Leers said in a release.

Wenker is already operating in Spartanburg County, the success of which prompted the company to explore larger possibilities in the Upstate of South Carolina. Operations will be locating to a 131,400-square-foot manufacturing facility at 23095 E. Phillips Road in Greer, near the Greenville-Spartanburg International airport and roughly 12 miles from downtown Greenville.

The new facility will allow the company to accommodate increased production operations to the global brands it serves, including BMW, Tesla, Porsche, Volkswagen, Volvo, Ford, Faurecia, Mazda, and Toyota.

“Wenker, Inc.’s announcement shows that South Carolina has developed the strong workforce needed for businesses to thrive,” said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. “We congratulate them on their expansion that will create 27 new jobs for Greenville County.”

Wenker products and solutions include paint shops, metal and steel construction, hybrid use buildings and panel systems. Wenker is an experienced, highly flexible metal construction company with a balanced portfolio and a clear, long-term strategy which emphasizes reliability, technical innovation, and efficiency in making lasting contributions to the success of its customers. Wenker is also ISO 9001 certified.

“Wenker, Inc.’s announcement shows that South Carolina has developed the strong workforce needed for businesses to thrive,” said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. “We congratulate them on their expansion that will create 27 new jobs for Greenville County.”

Wenker products and solutions include paint shops, metal and steel construction, hybrid use buildings and panel systems. Wenker is an experienced, highly flexible metal construction company with a balanced portfolio and a clear, long-term strategy which emphasizes reliability, technical innovation, and efficiency in making lasting contributions to the success of its customers. Wenker is also ISO 9001 certified.

“This decision is a testament to the Upstate’s solid reputation and commitment to cultivating a favorable business climate in which companies want to keep investing,” said South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsee, III.

“The company’s six decades of excellence in industrial production and engineering is an ideal addition to Greenville’s booming automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors, and we wish them success here long into the future,” said Greenville Area Development Corporation Board Member Dan Tripp.

Operations are expected to be complete by mid-2024. Individuals interested in joining the Wenker, Inc. team should visit the company’s careers page.