A German-based automotive engineering company will establish a new facility in Greenville, the Greenville Area Development Corporation announced Tuesday.
The business, in-tech Automotive Engineering, which provides systems integration testing to global automotive manufacturers, will establish its inaugural North American facility at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), located just outside Mauldin. The undisclosed investment is expected to generate at least 20 new jobs over three years.
"We are pleased with the opportunity to open a new location at CU-ICAR in Greenville County, as we believe that South Carolina is rapidly becoming a hub of the automotive world and is an excellent place for our new operations," said Christian Wagner, CEO of in-tech. "We are extremely appreciative for the support and positive reception we have received from the Department of Commerce, the Greenville Area Development Corporation, and CU-ICAR in making this launch a reality."
The company serves global automakers and system suppliers and manufacturers of electronic components for the automotive industry, specializing in quality analysis and project management in the development, integration, testing and fault analysis on automotive electronics systems.
"in-tech helps our clients to achieve greater efficiency in the integration and validation of their automotive electronics systems through both practical test implementation and in the quality and project management stage of electrical-/electronic system integration," added Michael Ostermair, general manager of in-tech's new office. "We have long desired to have a presence in the Southeastern United States' growing automotive corridor, and are very pleased to be launching this initial operation here in Greenville."
Founded in 2002 and privately held, in-tech describes itself as a "car-fascinated company" that is committed to ongoing training and development of associates to keep the company on the leading edge of automotive development. Wagner noted that in-tech's new office will open for business immediately and will be under the direction of general manager Ostermair.
"It's exciting to see another international company decide to put down roots in the Palmetto State. We celebrate in-tech's decision to invest and create 20 new jobs in Greenville. South Carolina continues to show that it is the right place for companies from around the world to do business," said Gov. Nikki Haley.
Details on hiring plans and specific positions will be announced in early summer 2013.