Scout Motors said it will invest $300 million to build a new Supplier Park next to its production center in Blythewood, South Carolina, creating around 1,000 jobs and spurring an estimated $368 million in related investments.
The self-funded project, which does not rely on new government incentives, builds on Scout’s existing $2 billion commitment in the state and is expected to deliver a total economic impact close to $700 million. The 200-acre facility will house a Just in Time (JIT) parts sequencing center, a battery assembly building, and an accessories building. Vehicle production at the Blythewood site is slated to begin in 2027.
Scott Keogh, President and CEO of Scout Motors, said the expansion highlights the company’s long-term U.S. strategy. “This reinforces our commitment to American manufacturing. South Carolina is fast becoming a hub for automotive innovation, and this park will help us build a resilient ecosystem that will benefit the region for decades,” he said.
Political leaders welcomed the announcement, pointing to the economic benefits. Governor Henry McMaster said Scout’s arrival had already “ignited a chain reaction of economic activity,” while U.S. Representative Joe Wilson praised the creation of “good-paying jobs” in the Second Congressional District.
Construction is being led by Evans General Contractors, with PRP Real Assets acting as project advisor. Paul C. Dougherty, president of PRP, said the firm was pleased to support a project that would underpin “the most exciting trucks and SUVs in Scout’s storied lineup.”
Scout Motors, a unit formed to revive the classic Scout brand originally produced from 1961 to 1980, plans to manufacture a new line of rugged trucks and SUVs in South Carolina, aiming to reduce supply chain dependence by keeping key operations domestic.