IEB Americas selects Charleston County for first major production operation in North America

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Official release

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IEB Americas selects Charleston County for first major production operation in North America

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

$1.5 million investment will create 30 new jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. — IEB Americas, Inc. (IEB Americas), a producer of battery charging and power supply solutions, today announced it selects Charleston County for its first major production operation in North America. The company’s $1.5 million investment will create 30 new jobs.

IEB Americas is a subsidiary of Industrie Elektronik Brilon GmbH (IEB), a leading manufacturer of industrial battery charging systems and charging technologies. Founded in 1980, IEB is headquartered in Brilon, Germany.

IEB Americas’ new facility, located at 4100 Carolina Commerce Parkway in North Charleston, will serve as its American production, warehousing, service and training center. The company will assemble and test its products for the North and South American markets, manage inventory, and provide support for its customers and business partners.

Operations are already online. Individuals interested in joining the IEB Americas team should visit the company’s LinkedIn page.

“We are proud to open a new chapter in the IEB success story with our new facility in South Carolina: IEB systems made in America. We are bringing our leading energy systems and charging technologies directly to the U.S. market — delivering innovation, closer customer proximity and tailored solutions at a new level: local, flexible and with a clear focus on the future.”

-IEB CEO Stefan Fiedler

“South Carolina is pleased to welcome IEB Americas our state as the company invests in Charleston County. This investment and the creation of 30 new jobs will benefit the local community and create new opportunities for South Carolinians for years to come.”

-Gov. Henry McMaster

“IEB Americas’ $1.5 million investment in Charleston County reflects the ongoing confidence that South Carolina instills in manufacturers across the world. We thank the company for selecting the Palmetto State for its first North American operation.”

-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“IEB Americas’ decision to select Charleston County for its first ever production center in North America underscores how our area continues to be a strong, competitive location for businesses to expand and grow operations. We are honored to welcome IEB Americas and look forward to the additional power-production capabilities this investment brings to our community.”

-Charleston County Council Chairman Joe Boykin

“IEB’s decision to locate its next manufacturing facility in Charleston County highlights the region’s growing role in supporting the e-mobility and warehouse industries. With access to a skilled workforce and a world-class logistics network, Charleston continues to attract innovative international manufacturers seeking long-term growth in the U.S. market.”

-Charleston Regional Development Alliance Board Chairman Will Russell

Fast Facts

IEB Americas selects Charleston County for its first major production operation in North America.

The company’s $1.5 million investment will create 30 new jobs.

IEB Americas is a producer of battery charging and power supply solutions.

The company is located at 4100 Carolina Commerce Parkway in North Charleston, S.C.

Individuals interested in joining the IEB Americas team should visit the company’s LinkedIn page.

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