Palmetto State News

Halton MEI USA, Inc. selects Anderson County for first South Carolina operation

Jul 23, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Halton MEI USA, Inc. (Halton), a leader in indoor climate technology, today announced it has selected Anderson County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation—a manufacturing facility. The $2.6 million investment will create 65 new jobs.

Founded in Finland in 1969, Halton is a family-owned global technology leader providing indoor air solutions to customers in over 35 countries. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers indoor environment products for demanding spaces including marine, energy, and heavy industry environments.

Halton will lease a 39,000-square-foot space located at 120 Exchange Logistics Park Drive in Piedmont.

Operations are expected to be online in August 2024. Individuals interested in joining the Halton team should visit the company’s careers page.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project. The council also awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Anderson County to assist with the costs of building improvements.

“Establishing a manufacturing facility in North America aligns with our growth strategy, especially for the green transition, supporting our customers’ needs for local supplies and local content. We have identified great growth potential across all our segments in the Americas. Our team worked closely with the state of South Carolina, the county of Anderson and the Upstate Alliance business development team. Their collective efforts and cooperation were instrumental in determining the optimal location for our investment,” said Halton Marine Managing Director Sami Piirainen.

“South Carolina’s strong reputation in advanced manufacturing makes it the perfect location for Halton’s new operation and $2.6 million investment. We are proud to welcome the company to Anderson County and look forward to working together in the years ahead,” stated Gov. Henry McMaster.

“Today’s announcement is great news for Anderson County and our state. We are thrilled Halton chose South Carolina for its newest manufacturing operation, creating 65 new jobs and supporting the local economy,” commented Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.

“We’re all about family here in Anderson County, so bringing a family-owned company like Halton into our community is great. This project is a great fit for us, and I look forward to seeing them succeed,” said Anderson County Councilman Jimmy Davis.

“Congratulations to Halton MEI on selecting Upstate S.C. for its continued growth. We’re excited to welcome this innovative, family-owned and sustainably focused Finnish company to the region’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem,” remarked Upstate SC Alliance President and CEO John Lummus.