Austria-based manufacturer relocating North American HQ in York County.

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STIWA US Inc., a company of the STIWA Group, is expanding and relocating its new North American headquarters in York County, S.C., according to a news release from the governor's office.

The company's $30 million investment will create 48 new jobs over the next five years, according to the release.

Relocating its headquarters, to include manufacturing operations, from Fort Mill to Rock Hill at Porter and Long Meadow roads, STIWA US, Inc.'s expansion includes a new facility which will serve as the company's new North American headquarters. From this location, the company will be able to readily engage with U.S.-based companies on their specific needs, including new mobility and electrical equipment markets.

"STIWA US, Inc. has been in the greater Charlotte area since 2016. We are excited that with our future new North American headquarters in Rock Hill we will be able to lift our abilities and services to a new level," Andreas Prokesch, CEO of STIWA US Inc., said in the release. "The site and the city of Rock Hill also offer us enough opportunities to continue on our planned path to grow and to be able to supply our North American customers with excellent products in automation and parts manufacturing."

Headquartered in Austria, STIWA USInc. is an advanced automation company, specializing in high performance automation with a focus on individual customer and product requirements, the release...