Mercedes-Benz Vans opens new Sprinter plant in North Charleston
Channel: Javier Mota
Date: 2018-09-07

Mercedes-Benz Vans has opened its new Sprinter plant for the North American market. After considering the high market potential for the new Sprinter in North America, the decision to build a new production facility in time for the launch of the new Sprinter model in the USA was announced in March 2015.

The facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, is now up and running following a two year construction period.

The total investment adds up to approx. 500 million dollars with more than 900 people working at the expanded North Charleston site, that number is set to grow up to 1,300 by the end of 2020. According to estimations, suppliers will create an additional 600 new jobs in and around North Charleston.