Wilson Welcomes Volvo Car Corporation to South Carolina

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) released the following statement regarding Volvo Car Corporation selecting Berkeley County for their first manufacturing facility in North America:

"I'm grateful to welcome Volvo Car Corporation to South Carolina, where our state is the leading exporter of automobiles and tires in the United States. I thank Governor Nikki Haley and the countless county, regional, and state officials who worked tirelessly to make this investment possible. This successful team is in the tradition of the late Governor Carroll Campbell, who recruited the first automaker to the state resulting in thousands of new jobs. South Carolina is a great place to live and work, and our pro-business policies make us a clear choice for economic development."

Volvo Car Corporation will begin construction on a $500 million factory to manufacture the latest-generation Volvo models for sale and export this fall. The project is expected to create 4,000 new jobs in South Carolina, and is projected to contribute $4.8 billion annually in total economic output.

Those interested in joining Volvo Car Corporation should visit www.readysc.org/volvo.