Columbia, S.C. – Teknoware, a Finland-based manufacturing firm, today announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The company will hire approximately 45 employees and make a capital investment of $5.8 million over the next five years.

Teknoware develops, manufactures and supplies interior lighting systems for commercial vehicles, as well as emergency lighting systems for public premises and ships. The company offers a wide range of customized vehicle lighting solutions and serves a variety of customers, including Alstom, Bombardier, Daimler, General Electric, Kawasaki, Siemens, Volvo and more.

To establish operations in Horry County, the company will lease a newly-constructed, 45,000-square-foot facility in the Atlantic Center in Conway, S.C. Teknoware will hire a range of manufacturing, supervisory and support service personnel. Those looking to apply should visit the company’s careers page online or visit the SC Works website.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project.

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“Teknoware is excited to make this new investment and believes in the future Horry County is providing. It is a good place to grow the business and support our employees. After evaluation, Teknoware selected Horry County as the company’s new U.S. base of manufacturing operations. We appreciate all the help and support that we have received from the Horry County business community. We look forward to being a strong member of the local business community in Horry County.” –Teknoware CEO Mikko Kosonen

“Whenever a new company decides to invest in South Carolina, it marks the beginning of a partnership that we know will benefit our people for a long time. Teknoware’s investment in Horry County shows its commitment to our state, and we’re grateful for the opportunities it will create for South Carolinians.” –Gov. Henry McMaster

South Carolina has made a name for itself on the global stage as a state that makes things and makes them well. It’s always exciting to see new foreign-based firms open their doors in our state, and I congratulate Teknoware on this tremendous announcement.” –Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt

“Horry County is a great place to live and work, and Teknoware is once again proving that fact today. We are excited about adding the Teknoware team to our community and are thrilled that they plan to hire 45 new Horry County residents over the next five years. This announcement is just another example of the success that is possible because of the strong partnerships we have across the county, including Horry County Council, the City of Conway, the MBREDC, our education institutions and utilities.” –Horry County Council Chairman Mark Lazarus

“On behalf of the entire MBREDC board, I would like to welcome Teknoware to Horry County. We are excited that they have selected Conway for their new U.S. manufacturing operations and look forward to having them become a strong member of our business community.” –Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation Chairman Neyle Wilson

“We are excited to welcome Teknoware to the City of Conway, and our city council, staff and citizens look forward to working with them to ensure their long-term success.” –Conway Mayor Barbara Blain-Bellamy