FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: James Richter
Phone: 803.528.1288
Email: james@myscma.com
(Columbia, SC) – South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance President and CEO Sara Hazzard today released the following statement:
“It is impossible to overstate the profoundly positive impact of the automotive industry on our great state – from our economy to our people and our communities. Vehicles manufactured by great corporate citizens like BMW, Mercedes and Volvo – and some of the critical components that make them among the best in the world – are made right here in South Carolina. The economic development momentum this generates makes us the envy of our neighbors and gives the business community and policymakers alike something to brag about.
“Thousands of families depend on the jobs generated by this billion-dollar industry, which has transformed our state in the eyes of the world for over half of a century. We are proud of our automotive manufacturers and suppliers who make everything from tires and transmission and powertrain components to seats, bearings, door panels, mirrors, exhaust systems and brake parts. This represents a track record of excellence and success the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance will always celebrate and defend.”
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance is the only statewide organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of manufacturers. Its mission is to strengthen and advance South Carolina manufacturing by advocating for our members, fostering a world-class workforce, and bringing together manufacturers to connect, share, and solve industry challenges. The SCMA membership is comprised of more than 200 manufacturing companies that represent more than 100,000 associates in South Carolina.
