The European Office of the South Carolina Department of Commerce, based in Munich, supports companies entering the North American market via the Southeastern United States. More than 1,200 foreign entities thrive across the state including BMW, Volvo, Mercedes, Scout (VW), Gestamp, Bosch and 1,000+ additional SMEs. Manufacturers and distributors thrive in our state thanks to a robust infrastructure network, renowned human resource development programs, unique university R&D initiatives and a highly concentrated multi-sector supply chain. Our team will support you personally and free of charge in carrying out a market valuation tailored to the needs of your company.