Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer 

After a months-long international competition, Anderson County has landed a major expansion at Bosch, bringing 350 new jobs and an invesment of more than $200 million.

"This is a major win for Anderson County," said Anderson County Adminstrator Rusty Burns. "We were up against tremendous international competition for this operation, and it is a significan win for the citizens of Anderson County that Bosch chose to bring this division here." 

The expansion will be at the current Bosch location in Anderson on S.C. 81 North, which already has more than 1,100 employees. Burns was part of the team which brought Bosch to Anderson in 1985. The additional 350 jobs at the site will have an average pay of $30 per hour, bringing the company's annual payroll to more than $70 million locally.  

Those interested can visit the company’s careers page, www.bosch.us/careers. 

The expansion facility will feature the company’s first production operation of fuel cell technology in the United States. The fuel cell stacks, with production planned for 2026, will drive hydrogen-powered Class 8 trucks. New capital upgrades include an 147,000 square feet of floorspace, developed to manufacture the fuel cell stacks, as well as support clean room and the required climate-controlled environments. 

“The hydrogen economy holds great promise and at Bosch we are all in," said Bosch North America President Mike Mansuetti. "This is a significant milestone as we announce the first fuel-cell related production for Bosch in the U.S. to support the growing demand from our customers as part of a diverse approach to powertrain technology.”

Bosch, an international firm headquartered in Gerlingen, employs more than 400,000 worldwide, is one of 51 international companies representing 18 nations located in Anderson County. Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn said the county will see great benefits from the new expansion. 

“The investment and jobs provided by this new technology are significant for Anderson County and for our long-standing collaboration with Bosch as one of the largest local employers," said Dunn.