American LaFrance to Create 216 Jobs in Berkeley County - CoStar Group

American LaFrance to Create 216 Jobs in Berkeley County - CoStar Group: "American LaFrance to Create 216 Jobs in Berkeley County
Fire & Rescue Vehicle Manufacturer Consolidates Near Summerville

May 27, 2009
American LaFrance, a manufacturer of fire, rescue and EMS vehicles, is consolidating at its facility near Summerville, SC.

American LaFrance plans to move all production operations to the Berkeley County plant. The $1.69 million investment is expected to create 216 new jobs within the next three to five years. Workforce needs, growth potential and market access were key drivers in the decision to move operations to Berkeley County.

The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Berkeley County and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance worked with American LaFrance to help grow the manufacturing plant"