Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for Jan. 22, 2020

Bosch to lay off 430 workers in Dorchester County

Bosch plans to reduce its workforce by about 23% over the next year, impacting 340 permanent and 90 temporary jobs. The layoffs are expected to be implemented in phases, beginning midyear and continuing through 2021, according to a statement from the company. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County

Refresco, an independent bottler for retailers and brand-name products in Europe and North America, will expand its Greenville County operations. The investment is projected to create 25 new jobs, according to the Greenville Area Development Corp. (GSA Business Report)

BMW sets new production record for Plant Spartanburg

During its 25th year of production, BMW Manufacturing set a new record, assembling 411,620 X models in 2019, beating the previous record set in 2016 by 449 vehicles. BMW North America says the record year means Plant Spartanburg remains the largest BMW plant by volume anywhere in the world. (GSA Business Report)

Turbines company selects site for demonstration project

BarberWind Turbines LLC, a wind technology company based in Greenville, has selected Concordia, Kan., as the demonstration site for their second-generation mid-sized wind turbine. The project will be located about seven miles south of Concordia town center, according to a news release, (GSA Business Report)