Stöbich expands Dorchester County operations

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Official release

Source material from South Carolina Governor’s Office. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

September 10, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Stöbich Fire Protection Systems (Stöbich), a manufacturer of smoke and fire protection systems, today announced it is expanding its operations in Dorchester County. The company’s $2.53 million investment will create 33 new jobs.

Founded in 1980, Stöbich produces multiple structural and technical fire protection products including curtains, closures, gates and controls. The German company is represented in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Stöbich is expanding its existing facility, located at 5301 Indigo Fields Blvd. in North Charleston, to support the U.S. manufacturing and assembly of the GX Smoke Curtain. Previously built in Germany, the curtain is a code-driven life safety system designed to contain smoke at elevator openings and other critical building junctures.

Operations are expected to be online in September 2026. Individuals interested in joining the Stöbich team should contact careers.us@stoebich.com.

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"The U.S. market is an important part of Stöbich’s long-term growth strategy, and we see significant potential to further expand our presence here. We are very pleased with the strong support and positive business environment we have experienced in South Carolina, which provides an excellent foundation for strengthening our local operations, expanding manufacturing capabilities and creating new jobs in the region." -Stöbich Management Board Spokesman Alexander Dolipski

"South Carolina’s strong workforce and the opportunities our state provides continue to give companies like Stöbich confidence to expand here. This expansion will create 33 new jobs and further strengthen American manufacturing while building on Stöbich’s investment in South Carolina." -Gov. Henry McMaster

"Stöbich’s decision to expand in Dorchester County reflects our state’s global reputation as a leader in manufacturing. We look forward to the company’s ongoing growth in the Palmetto State." -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

"Dorchester County is proud to congratulate Stöbich on its expansion. For more than 45 years, Stöbich has built a global reputation for innovation and leadership in structural fire protection, and we’re excited to see that expertise continue to take root here in our community. Companies like Stöbich strengthen our industrial base, create new opportunities for our workforce and demonstrate that Dorchester County is a place where innovative companies can grow and succeed." -Dorchester County Council Chairman David Chinnis

FIVE FAST FACTS

Stöbich Fire Protection Systems (Stöbich) is expanding its operations in Dorchester County.

The company’s $2.53 million investment will create 33 new jobs.

Stöbich is a manufacturer of smoke and fire protection systems.

The company is located at 5301 Indigo Fields Blvd. in North Charleston, S.C.

Individuals interested in joining the Stöbich team should contact careers.us@stoebich.com.

Release text attributed to South Carolina Governor’s Office. Consult the official publication for any subsequent corrections or updates.