Leonardo DRS Chooses Right to Work South Carolina for Operations

Leonardo DRS is establishing operations soon in Right to Work Goose Creek, South Carolina. In order to accomplish this, the company is investing a total of $120 million toward the project. As a result, they will also create 58 new jobs. So this is exciting economic news!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We are proud to be building the next-generation electric propulsion system for the new Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine. This new facility in South Carolina expands our capability to support our U.S. Navy customers on this and other critical programs that enhance the nation’s submarine industrial base.” […]

“Congratulations to Leonardo DRS on a substantial investment in Berkeley County. We are anxious to witness the impact this investment will have on our state and the opportunities it will create for our people.” […]

“We are excited that Leonardo DRS, a renowned multinational defense firm, has chosen the Charleston region for their new manufacturing location. Today’s announcement is a testament to our region’s strong workforce, pro-business climate and world class industrial parks. We welcome Leonardo DRS to Berkeley County and look forward to continued collaboration and success.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.

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