SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 16, 2024 – In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the BMW Group in the U.S. has stepped forward to provide much-needed support to the affected communities. The company has pledged a generous donation of $1 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, demonstrating its commitment to helping those in need.
Hurricane Helene recently ravaged the southeastern United States, unleashing catastrophic winds and torrential rains that caused widespread damage and historic flooding. The Carolinas were particularly hard hit, with roads washed away, landslides isolating entire communities, and countless homes damaged or destroyed.
"This donation will help the Red Cross give assistance to many in the Carolinas who are in need, including some of our own associates," said Dr. Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing. "Thousands of our BMW family lost power, many had their homes damaged by falling trees, and some had their homes swept away by floods. We offer our thanks and support to the Red Cross and many volunteers who are working so hard on the recovery effort."
The American Red Cross, along with thousands of dedicated volunteers, has been working tirelessly to provide aid and comfort to those impacted by the disaster. This donation from the BMW Group will be instrumental in supporting their ongoing relief efforts, helping to provide shelter, food, medical care, and other essential resources to those who have lost so much.
BMW Manufacturing, located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, is a major employer in the region, with more than 11,000 employees and a vast supplier network that extends throughout the Carolinas and Georgia. The company's donation is not only a testament to its corporate citizenship but also a reflection of its deep ties to the communities it serves.
This act of generosity from the BMW Group will undoubtedly make a significant impact on the lives of those affected by Hurricane Helene, helping them to rebuild and recover in the aftermath of this devastating natural disaster.
About BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC is a subsidiary of BMW AG in Munich, Germany, and assembles the BMW X3, X5, X5 M, X7 Sports Activity Vehicles, BMW X4, X4 M, X6, X6 M Sports Activity Coupes, and the BMW XM. In addition to the South Carolina manufacturing facility, BMW Group North American subsidiaries include sales, marketing, and financial services operations in the United States, Canada and throughout Latin America; a manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico; and a design firm and technology office in California.
About BMW Group in America BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and assembles the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles as well as the new BMW XM. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 350 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 144 BMW motorcycle retailers, 105 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.