# JR Automation opens $15.5M automation center in Greenville, South Carolina

JR Automation, a Hitachi subsidiary, opened a new 215,000 sq ft automation technology center in Greenville, South Carolina, with a $15.5 million investment. About 100 employees currently work there.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-11-02
- Where: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
- Value: $15.5M
- Jobs: 100
- Starts operating: 4 Nov 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 215,000 sq ft
- Products: automation systems, industrial automation
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [JR Automation](https://endata.com/companies/15177.md)
- [Hitachi](https://endata.com/companies/1325.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [mlive.com](https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/11/west-michigan-robotics-company-opens-155m-south-carolina-facility.html), 2026-11-02: "The investment in Greenville represents more than additional capacity. It strengthens our ability to support customers across their entire manufacturing operation."
- [greenvillebusinessmag.com](https://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/stories/jr-automation-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-automation-technology-center-in-greenville,62438), 2026-11-03: "The investment in Greenville represents more than additional capacity. It strengthens our ability to support customers across their entire manufacturing operation."

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