BHS Corrugated North America, a subsidiary of German-based BHS Corrugated Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH, has selected Charlotte for its new North American Experience Center.
The 25,000-square-foot BHS Experience Center, located in Rushmore Five at Ballantyne, marks a milestone for BHS as it looks to expand its market share in North America.
“The BHS Experience Center embodies our vision for the future of customer engagement in the corrugated industry,” said Scott Purrington, president and CEO of BHS North and South America. “We’re creating an innovation ecosystem where customers, partners and our team can collaborate to drive the industry forward through hands-on experiences, cutting-edge technology, and personalized support. The location, with a thriving business community and dynamic offerings like The Bowl, supports our long-term growth. Charlotte and the Experience Center will play a critical role as we continue to invest in our growth within the North America footprint.”
The center will create more than 50 jobs over the next several years. Jobs include executive leadership, service, training, sales, parts, information technology, human resources and finance.
Key positions began transitioning to Charlotte in November 2024. According to Purrington, Charlotte’s talent pool has helped to build “a multifunctional and highly effective team.” Within the first few months, BHS has quickly welcomed more than 25 new team members.
The company expects to complete the build-out of the space by this fall.
The City of Charlotte collaborated with Mecklenburg County and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina to recruit BHS.
“Their decision to open an Experience Center here shows how Charlotte stands out as a hub for both advanced manufacturing and innovation,” Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles said. “It’s a great example of how global partnerships can create high-quality jobs here in our city.”
