Gene Stephens

Public Information Officer

Fairfield County

   FAYAT Group (FAYAT), a producer of road equipment, announced it is expanding its operations in Ridgeway. FAYAT’s $13.7 million investment will create 75 new jobs and further solidify its commitment to Fairfield County.

  FAYAT relocated its American headquarters to Ridgeway, South Carolina in 2015. This year, the company recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Ridgeway facility and currently employs more than 120 people in Fairfield County. FAYAT operates in 170 countries with more than 23,000 employees worldwide.

  Fairfield County was selected for multiple reasons, including the outstanding relationship between the county and company. Fairfield County offers an ideal location and business environment for FAYAT, influencing its decision to expand. Because of the continued support that FAYAT receives, company officials knew that Fairfield County would further help ensure its success.

  FAYAT will now be expanding the Fairfield County operations for its Road Equipment Division by building a new 100,000-square-foot parts distribution facility at 321 Blue Granite Parkway to improve its afters ales support for customers throughout North America and allow FAYAT to increase its localization

of production for road machinery at an existing facility. In addition to the new facility, FAYAT is building a 10,000-square-foot state-of-the-art customer training center on its current site.

  Operations for the new facility are expected to be online in the fourth quarter of 2025. Individuals interested in joining the FAYAT team should contact Michelle Tobin (michelle.tobin@bomag.com). 

  To support this project, Fairfield County Council unanimously approved the fee-in-lieu of tax agreement for the project. The Coordinating Council for Economic Development also approved job development credits related to the project.

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“FAYAT moved its BOMAG North American headquarters to Fairfield County just over 10 years ago to leverage several strategic benefits – being close to port of entry, proximity to an air hub for spare parts distribution, and offering the opportunity for year-round sales and service training – for the purpose of being closer to and better serving our customers. The fact that FAYAT is nearly doubling its footprint in Fairfield County is testament to the successful implementation of this decision and the talent and dedication of the workforce.” ~ Rob Mueckler, General Manager, FAYAT Road Equipment Division

“The FAYAT Group has been a long-time partner for Fairfield County. We are excited to announce the evolution and strengthening of this partnership, with the FAYAT Group’s expansion of its Fairfield County facility. We look forward to future expansions and the continued Economic Development growth in Fairfield County.” ~ Clarence Gilbert, Chairman, Fairfield County Council

“Fairfield County is excited to welcome this investment. The FAYAT Group could have chosen anywhere in the world to locate, but after 10 years of engaging in successful business here, and a location that can’t be beat, they knew that Fairfield was the Natural Choice.” ~ Vic Carpenter, County Administrator, Fairfield County

“Today’s economic development announcement exemplifies our mission, which is to increase economic opportunities for our residents and enhance the quality of life within our community. Thank you FAYAT Group for your continued commitment to Fairfield County!” ~ Ann Broadwater, Director, Fairfield County Economic Development

"Our favorite news is when a company already thriving in the Central Region of South Carolina achieves such success that expansion becomes a necessity. Today, we celebrate FAYAT Group, which, since its 2014 announcement in Fairfield County, has thrived in a supportive ecosystem that fosters growth. This success is marked by the creation of 75 new jobs and a significant $13.7 million capital investment, reinforcing their commitment to our region's economic vitality." ~ Matthew Shaffer, Chairman, Central SC Alliance