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Eaton expanding Charleston County operations

September 30, 2025
By: Charleston
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Expansion announcement graphic for Eaton. The design features a large industrial manufacturing facility with advanced machinery and two employees working inside the equipment, overlaid with a dark blue tint. Large text reads “Eaton.” Supporting information highlights a $46 million investment, 50 new jobs, and a location in Charleston County. Icons representing investment, jobs, and location accompany the statistics.

Eaton, an intelligent power management company, today announced it is expanding its aerospace manufacturing operations in Charleston County. The company’s $46 million investment will create more than 50 new jobs.

In the aerospace industry, Eaton is a leading provider of hydraulic, fuel, oxygen, fluid and air conveyance, electrical, motion control and engine solutions, as well as aftermarket service and support, for commercial and military aircraft.

Read the full release here.

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