50%
International Companies
4
Countries Represented
18
Months Avg. Time to Production
Why International Companies Choose Bushy Park
Entering the U.S. market is complex. Your site selection shouldn’t add to the challenge. Bushy
Park specializes in supporting international manufacturers with consolidated infrastructure
and expert guidance.
Simplified U.S. Permitting
We navigate the complexity for you. Consolidated infrastructure means fewer permits to manage. Our in-house team speaks the language of county, state and federal agencies. We guide you through every requirement.
Recent example: Land disturbance permit in 6 months vs. 12-18 month typical timeline.
Reduce Capital Risk
No need to invest $10M-$50M building infrastructure from scratch. Plug into operational steam generation, wastewater treatment, process water systems, refrigeration, and more.
Preserve your capital for core business investment, not site utilities.
Long-Term Partnership
We're invested in your 40+ year success. Direct access to decision-makers. Hands-on support from site selection through permitting, construction, operations, and expansion. Local relationships with county, state, and federal agencies.
You matter to us. You're not just another tenant.
Accelerated Timeline
Infrastructure ready now means you skip 18-24 months of construction. Recent tenant: From site selection to production in 18 months total vs. 36+ months typical for traditional development.
Get to market faster. Start generating revenue sooner.
Join International Manufacturers Already Operating Successfully
Companies from Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, and the USA have chosen Bushy Park for the same reasons you’re considering us.
LANXESS
Cologne, GermanyINFRASTRUCTURE USED:
Evonik
Essen, GermanyINFRASTRUCTURE USED:
Symrise
Holzminden, GermanyINFRASTRUCTURE USED:
Nexans
Paris, FranceINFRASTRUCTURE USED:
LANXESS
Specialty Chemicals
Cologne, Germany
Infrastructure Used:
- Electricity
- Steam
- Process Water
- Natural Gas
- Wastewater
- Rail
Evonik
Specialty Chemicals
Essen, Germany
Infrastructure Used:
- Electricity
- Steam
- Process Water
- Wastewater
All the utilities we use are available at the site and whenever we talk about a new utility, they’re interested in investing to get it on board. We are really in the center of our customer base with air freight, rail, and the port of Charleston close by.
Nele De Smet
Head of Site, LANXESS
German Specialty Chemical Manufacturer
Why Charleston, South Carolina?
Beyond Bushy Park’s infrastructure,
the Charleston region offers compelling advantages for international companies.
Strategic U.S. Market Access
Within 2-day truck delivery to 70% of U.S. population. Port of Charleston is the deepest harbor in the South Atlantic—only port in the Southeast efficiently handling fully loaded Panamax vessels. Direct service to Europe, Asia, Latin America.
Skilled Workforce
Strong military presence provides highly trained workers. Second-largest cluster of industrial engineers in the U.S. Right-to-work state with competitive labor costs. Technical training programs at low or no cost.
Quality of Life
Attracting and keeping European talent is easier when your site is in Charleston. World-class beaches, restaurants, culture, international schools, affordable housing. Your executives will want to stay.
Business-Friendly Environment
South Carolina and Berkeley County offer competitive incentives for foreign direct investment, including tax credits, job development credits, and workforce training programs.
People vacation here. Your team could work here.
Charleston consistently ranks among America’s top cities for quality of life. When you’re asking European executives to relocate, location matters.
Common Concerns for International Market Entry
We understand the challenges international companies face. Here’s how we address them:
Challenge
Permitting Feels
Overwhelming
Your Concern:
Different states, counties, agencies—all with different requirements. Air permits, water permits, environmental permits, land disturbance, building permits. How do we navigate this maze from 3,000+ miles away?
Bushy Park Solution:
- Consolidated infrastructure = Fewer permits required (skip permitting for steam, wastewater, process water systems)
- Single-fence advantage (leverage 1,500-acre site for air quality calculations)
- In-house environmental team guides or executes your permits
- Proven track record: Recent permit in 6 months vs. 12-18 typical
Challenge
Massive Upfront
Capital Investment
Your Concern:
Building heavy infrastructure means $10M-$50M+ before we even start on our facility. That's huge capital risk in a new market.
Bushy Park Solution:
- Infrastructure already built and operational
- Plug into existing systems immediately
- Convert capital expenditure to operating expense
- Start generating revenue 12-18 months sooner
Challenge
Don't Know Who
to Call
Your Concern:
Who handles incentives? Which engineering firm knows local codes? How do we find qualified contractors? Building our network from scratch wastes time.
Bushy Park Solution:
- Direct access to our president, VP, and chief engineer
- Established relationships with Berkeley County ED, SC Commerce, SC Ports
- Vetted local partners (engineering firms, contractors, consultants)
- Incentives navigation and application support
Downloadable Resources
For International Companies:
Complete Site Package
Comprehensive overview: available parcels, site map, utilities specifications, infrastructure details, tenant information, and contact details
U.S. Market Entry Guide
Comprehensive overview: available parcels, site map, utilities specifications, infrastructure details, tenant information, and contact details
Let's Start the Conversation
No high-pressure sales. No long-term commitments yet. Just an
honest discussion about whether Bushy Park can help you
successfully enter the U.S. market.
Cody Baker, VP Business Development
(843) 820-6172 | info@bushyparksc.com