RICHBURG, S.C. (Feb. 12, 2015) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley joined Giti Tire Group executives and dignitaries today to break ground for the $560 million car and light truck tire plant Giti plans to build near Richburg.
Giti Tire Group Executive Chairman Dr. Enki Tan called it a “great day” for the tire maker and the people of South Carolina.
The company's first plant in North America is expected to start production by 2017 and will create 1,700 jobs over the next 10 years, according to Giti.