BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Volvo Cars has announced a small workforce reduction and production adjustments at its Ridgeville plant in Berkeley County. The move comes in response to challenging market conditions and evolving trade policies, including tariffs, a company spokesperson said.
According to the company, the reduction will impact approximately 5% of the plant’s hourly workforce. The changes include a small number of both assembly and office positions. Team members were informed of the decision on Monday.
“There are currently about 2,500 team members working at the Ridgeville plant,” said Sophia Durr Aurori, a company spokesperson. “Volvo Cars remains committed to creating 4,000 jobs in South Carolina and aims to add and refill open positions as we evolve our production plans in line with the changing environment.”
“Our aim is to build where we sell, and we will continue to balance our ongoing investments in the U.S. with the need to optimize costs and drive greater efficiency in the current environment,” she continued.
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In 2015, Volvo Cars selected Berkeley County as the site for its first manufacturing plant in the United States – a $1 billion investment for the Palmetto State. Production started at the plant in 2017 with Volvo’s S60, a midsize hybrid sedan. Last year, the company started manufacturing the X90, its hybrid SUV.
