Thermo King builds South Carolina plant

Thermo King, a producer of transport refrigeration and heating for trailers, trucks, buses, rail cars, and shipboard containers, has completed construction of a 300,000-sq.-ft. production facility located in Greenville, S.C. The $30 million dollar project will create 200 jobs.

The plant reflects the company’s commitment to decarbonizing both its product lines and operations. It is equipped with full building insulation, a reflective roof, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, low-flow plumbing, and energy-efficient appliances. Heat pump chillers for fully electrified heating and cooling are expected to eliminate about 200 metric tons of carbon emissions per year. Stormwater management, including the use of indigenous plants, will help maximize runoff capture and reduce overall water use.