CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- A German company that makes parts used in everything from wind turbines to cranes will be opening its first American plant in South Carolina.
Officials say the IMO Group plant will eventually employ 190 workers and mean a $47 million investment.
Gov. Mark Sanford announced Tuesday that IMO USA Corp. will locate at an industrial park in Dorchester County northwest of Charleston.
The company makes rings used in wind turbines, construction machinery and ship building. The company's drives are used for cranes and steering gears.
Company officials said they wanted a location within three hours of a seaport, access to a major airport and a 40,000-square-foot plant.
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