Trehel, a general contractor based in Greenville, announced March 11 Autokiniton has completed its manufacturing plant renovation and expansion in Fountain Inn.
The facility enhancements to the property at 141 Southchase Blvd., which is owned by STAG Industrial, include:
- 40,000 square feet of storage space incorporating precast exterior panels with a structural steel framework.
- An enlarged 14,000-square-foot tool and die storage area.
- Heavy-duty paving to extend the trailer parking lot.
- A first aid room and early suppression fast response sprinkler system.
- A die storage area featuring secondary steel to elongate the runways for two 30-metric-ton bridge cranes, a standard sprinkler system, air conditioning and standard manufacturing electrical services.
“By working with trusted local partners in the design/build process, we were able to execute the vision of STAG Industrial and Autokiniton within an accelerated timeframe to meet growing demands from BMW,” said Greg Blinston, vice president and senior project manager of Trehel. “We are proud to support the Upstate’s growing automotive industry through these types of second- and third-tier market needs while contributing to the region’s continued growth in the light manufacturing, industrial and distribution markets.”
Autokiniton uses the facility to produce 2,100 floor pans daily for the BMW Manufacturing plant in Spartanburg.
