Attendee registration includes the opportunity to attend plant tours. While there is no extra fee associated with tours, there are a limited number of seats available, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Exact timing and other details will come closer to the event, and this information is subject to change. 

Currently scheduled tours will take place Tuesday, Oct. 20, between 8 a.m. and noon. Attendees will be able to select one of the following three options:

• BMW Spartanburg: Employing more than 11,000 people, this 10-million-square-foot campus assembles BMW X3, X5, X6, X7 and XM SUVs and coupes and their variants. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the BMW Group is one of the largest automotive exporters by value from the U.S. with a total export value of about $9 Billion in 2025.

• Spartanburg Steel Products: Dating back to 1962, SSP is a high-volume steel stamping facility that serves automotive, commercial truck, power tool, industrial equipment and other industrial producers.

• I do not wish to sign up for a plant tour at this time (if seats are available closer to the show, we will reach out to registrants to offer available spots).