Isuzu Piedmont Plant Could Benefit Anderson County

Observer Reports

Isuzu is bringing 700 new jobs and a $280 million investment to Piedmont. The 1 million-square-foot facility will annually produce up to 50,000 commercial trucks, including N-Series Gas, N-Series Electric and F-Series Diesel trucks.

Though the plant is just across the county line in Greenville County, Anderson County economic development officials said automotive suppliers could benefit from the new factory.

In a news release, the company wrote that the location provided “everything we wanted and more…a supportive business environment, excellent access to transportation, proximity to the Port of Charleston, an excellent labor pool, a skilled workforce being produced by nearby colleges, and the benefits of joining a large and growing automotive production base.” “Isuzu’s decision to bring its operations to Greenville County marks an exciting new chapter for our community,” Greenville County Council Chairman Benton Blount said in the release. “This investment will generate quality jobs, strengthen our automotive sector, and showcase the advantages Greenville County offers to businesses looking for a strategic location and a highly capable workforce. We’re honored to welcome Isuzu to our growing network of world-class companies and look forward to a prosperous partnership in the years ahead.”

Isuzu Motors Limited is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, supplying commercial vehicles to the U.S. and Canadian markets.

The factory is expected to open in 2027.