Produces its 1.5 millionth vehicle
South BMW is proud to announce that 15 years to the day it opened, the BMW Spartanburg manufacturing plant produced its 1.5 millionth BMW, celebrating 15 years of manufacturing excellence. The plant, which produced its first BMW in September 1994, was very proud about the accomplishment.
“Today’s events represent a significant milestone for BMW, emphasizing both BMW’s commitment to the US market and its confidence in the future,” stated Josef Kerscher, President of BMW Manufacturing. “We are very proud of the positive impact this BMW plant has delivered for this area and the quality of the vehicles that our associates produce for world markets each day.”
The future looks great, as well. Later this year, the plant will begin production of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6, BMW’s first hybrid vehicle.