Spartanburg’s hardworking people, strong values, and promising future are why NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC2) chose this community. We intend to be a responsible, collaborative, long-term neighbor.
We are building a high-performance technology center to support our own operations. After evaluating locations nationwide, Spartanburg stood out for its skilled and growing workforce, supportive business environment, and long term potential. We’re here for the long term and proud to invest in the community’s success.
In early 2025, we acquired the former Kohler site on South Pine Street and made commitments to County Council, to OneSpartanburg, and to the state: thorough site rehabilitation, job creation, community support, and meaningful tax revenue. We are honoring those commitments.
Large projects like this are permitted and built in phases — a standard approach in South Carolina. The applications you may see are part of the planned progression, consistent with the original scope presented to local and state leaders.
These revenues will support schools, public safety, infrastructure, and services for years to come.
The site previously generated around $480,000–$507,000 in annual property taxes. Our investment is projected to generate the following in tax dollars directly to the county – based on current capital investment milestones and subject to final assessments:
Construction currently brings approximately 1,445 workers to the site each day, with roughly one in three from Spartanburg County. We direct contractors toward local spending and prioritise Spartanburg-area suppliers wherever possible. At full operation, we anticipate approximately 150 permanent on-site roles — skilled, higher-wage positions in maintenance, trades, and technical operations. We are actively supporting local STEM education and workforce development partnerships to help build talent pipelines for these and future opportunities in advanced industries.
Construction continues through 2028, with peak activity expected in 2026–2027. Initial operations are targeted for Q3 2026, with phased ramp-up following. Timelines may adjust with weather, supply chain disruptions, or other factors.
Acquired the former Kohler site on South Pine Street. Voluntary remediation of industrial legacy issues begins.
Peak construction activity, with hundreds of tradespeople on site daily.
Initial operations begin, with phased ramp-up following.
Construction continues through completion of the planned facility.
Full operations and sustained tax contributions through 2045 under the FILOT agreement.
We recognize that developments of this scale can raise legitimate concerns about traffic, noise, lighting, and quality of life. We commit to meeting every regulation that applies and welcome ongoing dialogue. Your feedback will help us be a better neighbor.
"When I think about NorthMark Compute & Cloud, I think of a partner that aligns with our core values — loving people, embracing the challenge, and leaving things better than they found them. That alignment has had a real impact on our business, enabling us to grow, hire locally, and expand our company. After 15 years of working with partners across the country, this relationship stands out. As the team responsible for the integration of some of their power generation systems, we can say those systems are built to meet or exceed the environmental and performance standards set."
"Working with NorthMark Compute & Cloud has been a great experience from day one. As a family-owned business, we've appreciated their commitment to working with local companies, and their team on site has been excellent to work with. What stands out most is the level of innovation behind the project — particularly their ability to generate their own power and minimize impact on local infrastructure. That really sets this project apart. If a project like this is coming into a community, this is the way to do it. NorthMark Compute & Cloud is doing things responsibly, and I believe the economic impact for Spartanburg is much greater than many people realize."
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We look forward to honoring our commitments and earning our place in this community for decades to come.
