FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC — The FAYAT Group recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to turn first dirt on the company’s new 100,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Fairfield County, South Carolina. Joining FAYAT Group President Jean-Claude Fayat and FAYAT Road Equipment Division General Manager, North America, Rob Mueckler were a host of dignitaries, including South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Chair of Fairfield County Council Clarence Gilbert, Fairfield County Economic Development Director Ann Broadwater, South Carolina State Senator Everett Stubbs, and State Representative Annie E. McDaniel.
The $13.7 million investment will expand FAYAT’s operations in Fairfield County for its Road Equipment Division, which includes BOMAG Americas, Dynapac North America, Charlatte North America, Asphalt Drum Mixers, FAYAT Cleantech, and the newly acquired Mecalac Group. Built adjacent to the company’s BOMAG Americas North American headquarters, the project will also enable FAYAT to increase localized production for its road machinery and enhance its training capabilities.
“I am proud to announce another strategic investment that will benefit the entire Road Division in multiple ways,” Fayat said to a crowd of state and local officials and FAYAT team members. “Groundbreaking for this new FAYAT distribution center in Fairfield County is not just a new facility. It is a symbol of our strategic investment in North America, Fairfield County, our dealers, and our customers. This expansion is more than a business decision. It’s a testament to our confidence in the future of North America and our deep appreciation for the hardworking communities here.”
Also speaking during the ceremony, McMaster said, “FAYAT Group’s $13.7 million expansion once again proves that South Carolina provides existing businesses with the resources needed to find continued success. We’ve built a culture that supports businesses every step of the way, because we know thriving companies like FAYAT build vibrant communities.”
The new FAYAT parts distribution center is scheduled to be operational in Q4 2025. It is expected to bring 75 new jobs to Columbia, South Carolina, adding to the more than 120 employees at FAYAT’s existing facility.
