# Eckhart selected by Volvo for tooling at first US plant

Eckhart has been selected by Volvo to design and integrate tooling for its first US automobile plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The multi-million-dollar deal began in May 2017.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-05-25
- Where: Ridgeville, South Carolina, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: assembly tooling
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Volvo](https://endata.com/companies/9342.md) (customer)
- [Eckhart](https://endata.com/companies/17192.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [eu.lansingstatejournal.com](https://eu.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2017/05/25/volvo-taps-lansing-company-outfit-its-first-us-plant/343173001/), 2017-05-25: "We all feel very fortunate to represent the heart of mid-Michigan and contribute to the launch of Volvo's first American factory."

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