Mega Metal, a Turkish copper wire manufacturer that was among the returning exhibitors at Interwire 2025, is opening a cable plant in Ridgeway, South Carolina.

Mega Metal is entering the North American market with a $34 million investment in a new production facility in Ridgeway, South Carolina. The company will retrofit a 91,000-sq-ft building to produce superfine electrolytic oxygen-free (EOF) copper wire—an essential component for industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to medical and defense.

The Ridgeway plant marks Mega Metal’s first U.S. operation and is expected to create 135 new jobs in Fairfield County. Once fully operational, the plant will have an annual capacity of 55 million pounds of copper wire. Operations are slated to begin in September 2025.

Founded in 2004 and based in Istanbul, Mega Metal employs more than 700 people worldwide and exports to over 30 countries. The company is recognized as one of Turkey’s top 500 industrial enterprises and has earned accolades such as “Supplier of the Year” from international customers. Its expansion into South Carolina is part of a broader strategy to enhance its global footprint and provide logistical advantages to clients in critical industries.

“This investment in Fairfield County is not only a manufacturing milestone—it is a reflection of our long-term commitment to the North American market,” said Cuneyt Turgut, board chairman of Mega Metal Inc. “Mega Metal is poised to become a key player in the U.S. supply chain, offering strategic support to high-demand industries across the continent.”

The company reported online that it had good interaction with attendees at Interwire 2025. “The meaningful conversations and connections we made throughout the event have not only opened doors to new collaborations but also reaffirmed that we are on the right path.