Techtronic Industries growing in AC

Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its Power Equipment Group’s operations in Anderson County. The South Carolina Department of Commerce announces that the $75 million investment is expected to create 250 new jobs in the Upstate over the next several years. “Continued investment in our people and product innovation is pivotal to TTI’s success. This new world-class campus will provide an exceptional environment for fostering the development of talented associates and industry leading products. We’d also like to thank the State of South Carolina and Anderson County for their continued partnership,” said Mike Farrah and Lee Sowell, Presidents of TTI Power Equipment, Power Tool and Outdoor Products. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Hong Kong, TTI has continuously expanded around the world through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. TTI now boasts among its product offerings some of the world’s most famous and iconic brands, including Milwaukee®, AEG®, Ryobi®, Homelite®, Hoover®, Oreck®, Vax® and Dirt Devil ®. As a global leader in the home improvement, construction and consumer product markets, the company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. “TTI’s expansion is a further testament to the growth of South Carolina’s economy thanks to our business-friendly climate, market access and quality infrastructure. I’m proud that global firms, like TTI, continue to find success within our borders,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. To continue its growth in Anderson County, TTI is building a new 300,000-square-foot Innovation Center. This latest project complements the company’s $85 million expansion project, which was announced last year and completed this year. “Approximately two years ago, TTI announced more than 200 jobs and the construction of an $85 million, 1.3 million square foot TTI Distribution Center at Exit 27 that started great change at this intersection. Today, we are very proud to celebrate the announcement of the TTI Corporate Innovation Center, to be located at the Exit 27 TTI campus, bringing 250 new jobs. Congratulations,” said Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn.