Streit to Bring 50 Jobs to Area

Streit USA Armoring, a maker of armored vehicles, announced Thursday plans to expand current operations in Charleston County.

The $5.8 million investment is expected to generate more than 50 new jobs over the next three years.

"Demand for our products has grown, so we needed to grow in order to keep up. We are pleased to have the opportunity to grow here. Charleston and South Carolina have provided an excellent business climate and a great location for our business, and we look forward to expanding here. We’d also like to thank our builder, Frampton and Associates, who has helped us move this project forward," said Eric Carlson, vice president/partner of Streit USA Armoring.

The company will begin hiring for the new positions next summer, and will be using ReadySC to assist with the hiring process.

Streit USA Armoring will establish a new facility to be built by Frampton and Associates in the Palmetto Commerce Park in North Chareston, moving its existing operations from a leased building. The move will allow the company to add four new production lines, greatly increase its output and more than double the manufacturing space to 75,000 square feet.

Proximity to the Port of Charleston was an important factor when the company initially decided to locate operations in the area, according to a release. The company will continue to import parts and export finished products through the port.