Isuzu Expands US Footprint with New $280M South Carolina Production Plant

Isuzu North America Corporation is establishing a new production plant in Greenville County, South Carolina, to enhance its capacity to manufacture electric commercial vehicles as North America gets set for the conversion to electric commercial vehicles. The corporation has purchased a 1-million-square-foot structure on more than 200 acres, which it is developing into a new state-of-the-art assembly facility.

The plant will boast a best-in-the-world assembly line with the ability to produce both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles. Of special note, it will be Isuzu’s first plant that will dispense with traditional conveyors and pits for greater flexibility and scalability. It will also employ advanced automated quality control systems, including image-based inspections and traceable part tracking, to enhance production efficiency and minimize errors.

Strategically located on the principal transportation routes, the plant is located close to I-85, connecting Greenville to Atlanta and Charlotte, and I-26, with immediate access to the Port of Charleston—the East Coast’s deepest. State and local governments helped guide Isuzu to the location, taking advantage of the region’s high industrial density and highly skilled workforce. Greenville County is today a world-class automotive production hub, solidifying Isuzu’s position in the industry even further.

Isuzu South Carolina Production Plant – Project Factsheet

Location: Greenville County, South Carolina

1-million-square-foot building

200+ acres of land

Investment: $280 million

Land acquisition

Building renovation

Equipment and tooling

Production Capacity:

Annual target: 50,000 vehicles by 2030

Vehicle types: N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric, F-Series Diesel trucks

Total workforce: 700+ employees

Timeline for Isuzu’s new South Carolina Production Plant

Initial production: 2027

Expansion phase: 2028

Facility Features:

Dual production capability (ICE and EV)

No traditional conveyors or pits

Automated quality control systems

Image-based inspection

Traceable parts tracking

Isuzu South Carolina Production Plant Strategic Location

Access to I-85 (Atlanta/Charlotte routes)

Access to I-26 (Port of Charleston connection)

Next to the East Coast’s deepest seaport

The plant will boast a best-in-the-world assembly line with the ability to produce both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles.

The company is investing $280 million in land, building, equipment, and tooling to underpin the facility. The plant will have the capacity to make 50,000 vehicles a year by 2030, starting with the Isuzu N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric, and F-Series Diesel trucks. The plant will start making vehicles initially in 2027, and the second phase is scheduled for 2028. The facility, when running at full capacity, will have over 700 workers.

Noboru Murakami, President of Isuzu North America Corporation, emphasized the importance of the new South Carolina factory, stating, “Having an Isuzu-owned and operated plant in the U.S. is evidence of our long-term commitment to the North American market. This plant will optimize our operations, enhance our ability to weather market cycles, and enable future growth.”

South Carolina is among the top automobile manufacturing hubs, with titans like BMW propelling Greenville’s economy since the early 1990s. The addition of Isuzu’s new manufacturing facility will further cement the state’s image as a car manufacturing giant.

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