Atlas Copco Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Rock Hill
The company is expanding its regional footprint with a new 200,000-square-foot facility and 100 new job openings.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Atlas Copco has officially opened its fifth manufacturing site in Rock Hill on Celriver Road. The expansion includes plans to hire 100 new employees to support the operations of four compressor divisions.
Why it matters
The opening represents a significant expansion of the company's regional presence, strengthening its industrial capacity in the Carolinas. This growth further integrates the firm's compressor and manufacturing brands into the local economy.
The new facility on Celriver Road measures 200,000 square feet and will host four divisions. It joins four existing Atlas Copco locations in Rock Hill, where the firm has operated for 30 years.
The players
Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco is a global industrial manufacturer specializing in compressors, vacuum solutions, and power tools.
The details
The newly opened building houses Atlas Copco Compressors, Edmac, BeaconMedaes, and OriginAir. This site is part of a larger corporate footprint in the area, which already includes a Power Technique operation on Paragon Way with more than 400 employees.
Timeline
Atlas Copco first arrived in Rock Hill in 1997.
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new facility took place on October 28, 2026.
Market Landscape
The project follows a pattern of industrial expansion established by the historical manufacturing corridor development in the Carolinas. This site strengthens Atlas Copco's operational cluster against competitive regional manufacturing hubs.
Local job seekers can look forward to 100 new roles becoming available at the Celriver Road site. The facility expansion may also generate additional economic activity for businesses and service providers in the Rock Hill area.
The takeaway
The addition of 100 jobs highlights continued industrial growth within the Rock Hill manufacturing sector. Prospective applicants should monitor the company's careers portal for upcoming hiring windows associated with the new compressor site.
Further reading
Find more local employment updates in the Rock Hill Jobs — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Post and Courier.
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