SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. – September 24, 2025 – ZF Chassis Systems Duncan, a global leader in chassis systems, modules, and assemblies, announced plans to expand its operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $55.4 million investment will add 30 new high-tech manufacturing jobs to the Upstate region.
With more than 30 years of chassis assembly expertise, ZF Chassis Systems Duncan provides axle system assembly and logistics services to a leading global automotive manufacturer.
Governor Henry McMaster said, “South Carolina’s exceptional workforce continues to allow automotive companies like ZF Chassis Systems Duncan to thrive. We appreciate the company’s latest investment in our state and look forward to the impact these new opportunities will have in the Upstate.”
The expansion includes a move into a new 477,360-square-foot facility located at 171 International Park Drive in Spartanburg. This additional capacity will enable ZF to scale production and increase its annual output of precision axle assemblies. Operations are expected to go online by September 2027.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Spartanburg County to support building improvements tied to the project.
John Wilson, ZF Chassis Systems Duncan Plant Manager stated, “For more than 30 years, we’ve called South Carolina home, supplying world-class automotive chassis components to a leading, global car manufacturer. We are pleased to expand our manufacturing footprint in the state while sustaining high-tech manufacturing jobs to meet increasing demand. All of us are grateful to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Coordinating Council for Economic Development, Governor’s Office, and Spartanburg County for their continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to building on our long-standing collaboration for many years to come.”
About ZF Chassis Systems Duncan
ZF Chassis Systems Duncan, part of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, has more than three decades of expertise in chassis assembly and logistics. The company provides advanced axle system assembly to one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers and plays a vital role in South Carolina’s robust automotive manufacturing ecosystem.
Individuals interested in joining the ZF Chassis Systems Duncan team can apply through the company’s careers page.
