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Rolls-Royce to Expand Manufacturing in SC, Create New Jobs
AIKEN COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, JUL 15 – Rolls-Royce's $75 million expansion will increase mtu Series 4000 engine production for backup power in data centers and create 60 new jobs, driven by AI and cloud computing demand.
- On March 31, 2025, Rolls-Royce announced a $75 million expansion of its engine manufacturing facility in Aiken, South Carolina.
- Rising demand from cloud computing, AI and digital services led Rolls-Royce to build on its earlier Mankato expansion, positioning mtu systems as vital backup power solutions.
- The expansion plan will create 60 new jobs and bolster U.S. industrial presence, starting with phase one in the first quarter of 2026, adding 37,000 square feet initially and 22,000 later.
- Adam Wood, managing director for Rolls-Royce's power systems division in America, said `The increased investment strengthens our ability to serve our U.S. customers`, while the South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development supports the project.
- The Aiken site as a North American power systems hub and regional leader, with growth driven by rising data processing and storage demand.
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Rolls-Royce receives incentive from Aiken County for $75-million expansion
Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. received support from Aiken County Council on July 15 just hours after an announcement that the company would be expanding its manufacturing operations in Graniteville.
Rolls-Royce Invests $75 Million in U.S. Manufacturing Operations
British engineering giant Rolls-Royce announced on Tuesday a $75 million investment to expand its manufacturing operations in the United States, specifically at its Aiken, South Carolina engine plant. This significant funding will support increased production capacity for the company’s mtu Series 4000 engines, which are vital to backup power generation systems. The expansion will boost the facility’s machining capabilities and increase its overa…
Rolls Royce expanding in Aiken Co., will create 60 new jobs
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) - Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. (Rolls-Royce), a provider of off-highway engines and complete power generation systems, announced it is expanding its mtu engine manufacturing operations in Aiken County. The company’s $75 million investment will create 60 new jobs. Located at 660 Bettis Academy Road in Graniteville, the two-phase facility expansion will accommodate increased production volume for Rolls-Royce's mtu …
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