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Cohn Construction has completed a new 100,000-square-foot distribution center for Fayat Group in Ridgeway, South Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the company’s North American growth strategy.
Situated on a 30-acre site in Ridgeway, the facility is designed to strengthen Fayat Group’s logistics and distribution capabilities across the U.S. and Canada. The project represents a $13.7 million investment and is expected to create 75 new jobs in Fairfield County.
The distribution center includes 96,500 square feet of fully conditioned warehouse space and 3,500 square feet of office space. Built with precast concrete walls and a structural steel frame, the building features a 32-foot clear height to accommodate high-pile storage and enhanced material handling systems.
Construction was completed within a 35-week schedule. Site circulation was carefully designed to improve truck access, streamline material flow and reduce congestion. The warehouse is fully air conditioned to maintain consistent temperature and humidity levels for sensitive equipment and materials.
The facility also incorporates an ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) fire suppression system, along with electrical and specialized systems that support advanced logistics operations. Additionally, the site has been engineered to allow for a future 100,000-square-foot expansion as operational needs grow.
The Ridgeway facility will serve the division of Fayat Group that produces road construction equipment, further strengthening the company’s footprint in South Carolina’s manufacturing sector.
Fayat Group announced plans for the $13.7 million investment in 2025, emphasizing its long-term commitment to expanding U.S. operations. The project aligns with ongoing industrial development in Fairfield County and reinforces the region’s role as a logistics and manufacturing hub.
“We worked side by side with the Fayat team throughout the project,” Brian E. Pattison, president of Cohn Construction, said in the news release. “That partnership helped us deliver a high-quality distribution center that supports their operations today and positions them well for long-term growth.”
The building’s 32-foot clear height provides flexibility for increased storage density, automation integration and future technology upgrades. Its structural design allows for operational efficiency today while accommodating scaling needs in the coming years.
With operations in 170 countries and more than 23,000 employees worldwide, Fayat Group continues to expand its North American presence through strategic investments in infrastructure and logistics.
“The construction of the new Fayat Distribution Center in Ridgeway is a major milestone for the Fayat Group’s expansion plans for North America,” said Rob Mueckler, president of Fayat Road Equipment Division of North America. “I was very pleased to partner with Cohn Construction on this project, and the result is a building that meets both our current and future needs for the growth of Fayat operations in Fairfield County, furthering our commitment to invest in this community.”
The Ridgeway facility will help streamline equipment distribution, reduce delivery timelines and enhance supply chain reliability for customers across the region.
Cohn Construction, a design-builder and general contractor with more than 33 years of experience, continues to deliver projects across industrial, commercial, manufacturing, health care and multi-family sectors throughout South Carolina and beyond.
The completion of the Fayat distribution center reflects continued industrial momentum in the Midlands, where companies are investing in advanced facilities to support long-term economic development and job creation.
Originally reported by Ross Norton in SCBIZ.
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