State-run Palmetto Railways filed an application Wednesday for a permit to build a rail line allowing Volvo Cars to transport vehicles from its Berkeley County manufacturing plant to dealerships nationwide. The request seeks approval from the Army Corps of Engineers to fill 103 acres of ... Read More - Charleston-based Palmetto Railways files permit application for Volvo Cars rail link
MUSC to deliver health care services for Volvo Car US Operations workforce
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Volvo Car US Operations Inc. (Volvo Cars) have signed an agreement for MUSC to deliver health care services at Volvo's new auto-production facility in Ridgeville, S.C. MUSC will staff and operate a health clinic to serve some 3,900 Volvo workers. ... Read More - MUSC to deliver health care services for Volvo Car US Operations workforce
Palmetto Railways gets initial go-ahead for Volvo Cars rail line
A plan to let Palmetto Railways buy the land it needs to link the Volvo Cars manufacturing campus with a CSX rail line, even as it waits for permits for the new tracks, received initial approval Tuesday from the state's Joint Bond Review Committee. The committee approved ... Read More - Palmetto Railways gets initial go-ahead for Volvo Cars rail line
Sources: Volvo plant in Berkeley County to invest $1B, bring 3,900 jobs
Volvo Cars hasn’t yet produced its first automobile in Berkeley County, but it is already looking to double its investment there to $1 billion and hire a total of 3,900 workers, sources close to the negotiations said Monday. The Swedish carmaker is looking to spend an additional $500 million ... Read More - Sources: Volvo plant in Berkeley County to invest $1B, bring 3,900 jobs
Volvo Invests $520M To Build Second Vehicle In South Carolina
Even before the first vehicle rolls off the line at Volvo Cars' new factory in South Carolina, the Swedish automaker has nearly doubled its investment to $1 billion and promised to build a second vehicle at the site. Read more ... Read More - Volvo Invests $520M To Build Second Vehicle In South Carolina
Volvo plant expansion to create 1,900 jobs in SC
On Monday, Swedish car manufacturer Volvo revealed its plan to expand its manufacturing facility in Berkeley County. The move brings the company's total investment in the Palmetto State to more than $1 billion...Read more ... Read More - Volvo plant expansion to create 1,900 jobs in SC
Volvo invests $520M to build 2nd vehicle in South Carolina
Even before the first vehicle rolls off the line at Volvo Cars' new factory in South Carolina, the Swedish automaker has nearly doubled its investment to $1 billion and promised to build a second vehicle at the site. Volvo says it will spend an additional $520 million and add nearly 2,000 more ... Read More - Volvo invests $520M to build 2nd vehicle in South Carolina
Volvo expanding US production plans in South Carolina
Before the first car even rolls off the assembly line of a new production plant just outside Charleston, South Carolina, Volvo is expanding plans for the plant...Read more ... Read More - Volvo expanding US production plans in South Carolina
Volvo: Energy-efficient forklifts part of environmentally friendly South Carolina plant
With construction of its Berkeley County manufacturing campus more than 75 percent complete, Volvo Cars on Thursday said it will be the first U.S. automaker to use forklifts with lithium-ion batteries in its production process...Read more ... Read More - Volvo: Energy-efficient forklifts part of environmentally friendly South Carolina plant