AVM Group to open HQ in Charleston County

A national provider of turnkey controlled environments is establishing its national headquarters in Charleston County. The company’s $5 million investment will create 30 new jobs.

Founded in 1983, AVM Group designs, engineers and installs controlled environments, specializing in cleanrooms, dry rooms, sensitive compartmented information facilities (SCIFs), and advanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radiation shielding.

At its new 12,000-square-foot headquarters facility, located on Wingo Way in Mount Pleasant, AVM Group will conduct design, engineering and research and development operations for new controlled environment construction projects, according to a news release. The company’s Mount Pleasant operation will also support specialized operational and manufacturing functions conducted at its existing site in Ohio.

County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.

“Our new headquarters on Wingo Way represents a pivotal bridge between our company’s storied history and its ambitious future,” AVM Group CEO Trip Textoris said in the news release. “This state-of-the-art facility will serve as the collaborative heart of our leadership team, providing the space and inspiration necessary to drive our next chapter of growth. Our goal is to create a facility that exists in harmony with its surroundings — utilizing sustainable building practices that protect the local ecosystem and preserve the environmental integrity of the land. We are proud to call the Lowcountry home and remain committed to being a responsible neighbor and a long-term contributor to the economic vitality of the area and its residents.”

Operations are expected to be online in 2027. The company currently is based in Cleveland.

“This project reflects the kind of investment we want to encourage in Mount Pleasant,” Mayor Will Haynie said in the release. “It brings quality jobs and meaningful private investment while incorporating thoughtful design and environmental considerations. Allowing public amenities like a walking trail and pocket park will also provide a benefit to the broader community as the project moves forward.”

The South Carolina Commerce Department’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project. The council also awarded a $200,000 Set-Aside grant to Charleston County.

“By establishing its national headquarters in Charleston County, AVM Group is supporting economic development in one of our state’s growing industries,” Commerce Secretary Harry M. Lightsey III said in the release. “We welcome AVM Group to South Carolina and look forward to seeing the company’s success in the Palmetto State.”

“AVM Group’s decision to locate its national headquarters in Charleston County highlights the strength of our business community and the strategic benefits of our region,” Charleston County Council Chairman Joe Boykin said in the release. “This project creates high-quality jobs, brings innovative industry expertise and demonstrates a commitment to responsible growth, values that closely align with the priorities of our council and residents. We are proud to welcome AVM Group to the Lowcountry and look forward to supporting its long-term success in our community.”

The post AVM Group to open HQ in Charleston County appeared first on SCBiz.