A Turkish copper wire manufacturer will invest $34 million dollars in a South Carolina operation and create 135 new jobs. “Mega Metal, a copper wire manufacturer, today announced it selects Fairfield County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation,” Gov. Henry McMaster’s office stated. “Headquartered in Turkey, Mega Metal manufactures copper wire to serve critical industries including automotive, medical, aerospace and defense, and more. The company has over 700 employees and distributes products to more than 30 countries,” it added. Turkey-Based Cooper Manufacturer Mega Metal selects Fairfield County for first South Carolina operation – Charleston Daily – https://t.co/tSqHnikQy8#SouthCarolina #SouthCarolinaBusiness #SCBIZ #CharlestonDaily #ManufacturingNews pic.twitter.com/XiXJiXD5Qv — Charleston Daily (@ChuckTownDaily) May 14, 2025 From Gov. McMaster’s office: Located at 364 Blue Granite Parkway in Ridgeway, Mega Metal’s 91,000-square-foot facility will manufacture superfine electrolytic oxygen-free (EOF) copper wire. Once fully operational, the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is expected to produce 55 million pounds of wire annually. Operations are expected to be online in September 2025. Individuals interested in joining the Mega Metal team should visit the company’s careers page. The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project. “This investment in Fairfield County is not only a manufacturing milestone – it is a reflection of our long-term commitment to the North American market. We are proud to grow alongside the state of South Carolina, contribute to the regional economy and build a foundation of industrial excellence. Through this investment, Mega Metal is poised to become a key player in the U.S. supply chain, offering strategic support to high-demand industries across the continent,” Mega Metal Inc. Board Chairman Cuneyt Turgut said. “Congratulations to Mega Metal on establishing its first South Carolina location. This $34 million investment and 135 new jobs will bring opportunity to Fairfield County, boosting the region’s economy. Manufacturing is thriving in South Carolina, and I’m confident Mega Metal will be well-positioned with our strong workforce,” Gov. McMaster said. “Mega Metal is investing $34M and creating 135 jobs, bringing manufacturing back home,” Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) said. HUGE WIN for SC-05!! Mega Metal is investing $34M and creating 135 jobs, bringing manufacturing back home. South Carolina is open for business and winning because of it!!https://t.co/skXPAqdvYn — Rep. Ralph Norman (@RepRalphNorman) May 13, 2025 The announcement follows Carrier Global saying it would invest $1 billion in the United States over five years. Carrier today announced plans to invest an additional $1 billion over five years in U.S. manufacturing, innovation and workforce expansion, incremental to its ongoing commitments to American operations. Read more: https://t.co/LrmQhgRxoD pic.twitter.com/EcjFCA4jIj — Carrier (@carrier) May 13, 2025 Per Reuters: Global firms are boosting their investments and presence in the U.S. after Trump’s policies have pushed companies across sectors, including Apple, opens new tab and Ford, opens new tab, to produce within the country and generate jobs. The additional headwind from Trump’s tariffs has also caused companies to rethink their supply chains. Carrier said the move would generate 4,000 jobs, as it aims to hire 1,000 U.S. service technicians, and train over 100,000 climate solutions service and sales professionals over the next five years. The additional investment will fund the expansion of existing facilities and construction of a new site to support production related to components of heat pumps and battery assemblies. Earlier this month, Carrier beat quarterly profit estimates and raised its 2025 forecast amid strong demand for heating and air conditioning products.