IEB Americas to invest $1.5M in Charleston County

IEB Americas Inc., a producer of battery charging and power supply solutions, today announced it selects Charleston County for its first major production operation in North America.

The company’s $1.5 million investment will create 30 new jobs, according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

IEB Americas is a subsidiary of Industrie Elektronik Brilon GmbH, a manufacturer of industrial battery charging systems and charging technologies. Founded in 1980, IEB is headquartered in Brilon, Germany.

“We are proud to open a new chapter in the IEB success story with our new facility in South Carolina: IEB systems made in America,” IEB CEO Stefan Fiedler said in the release. “We are bringing our leading energy systems and charging technologies directly to the U.S. market — delivering innovation, closer customer proximity and tailored solutions at a new level: local, flexible and with a clear focus on the future.”

IEB Americas’ new facility at 4100 Carolina Commerce Parkway in North Charleston will serve as its American production, warehousing, service and training center, according to the release. The company will assemble and test its products for the North and South American markets, manage inventory, and provide support for its customers and business partners.

“IEB Americas’ decision to select Charleston County for its first ever production center in North America underscores how our area continues to be a strong, competitive location for businesses to expand and grow operations,” Charleston County Council Chairman Joe Boykin said in the release. “We are honored to welcome IEB Americas and look forward to the additional power-production capabilities this investment brings to our community.”

Operations are already online. Individuals interested in joining the IEB Americas team should visit the company’s LinkedIn page.

“IEB’s decision to locate its next manufacturing facility in Charleston County highlights the region’s growing role in supporting the e-mobility and warehouse industries,” Charleston Regional Development Alliance Board Chairman Will Russell said in the release. “With access to a skilled workforce and a world-class logistics network, Charleston continues to attract innovative international manufacturers seeking long-term growth in the U.S. market.”

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