# Vulcaflex to build $70 million synthetic leather factory in Auburn, Alabama

Vulcaflex S.p.A will build a $70 million manufacturing facility in Auburn Technology Park West, Alabama, creating 130 jobs. The plant will produce synthetic leathers for automobile interiors for the North American market.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-06-18
- Where: Auburn Technology Park West, Auburn, Alabama, United States
- Value: $70.0M
- Jobs: 130
- Status: announced
- Products: synthetic leathers for automobile interiors
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Vulcaflex](https://endata.com/companies/81626.md)

## Sources

- [al.com](https://www.al.com/business/2026/06/italian-auto-supplier-to-build-70-million-auburn-factory-employing-130.html), 2026-06-18: "The combination of our unique Italian design and the local production in the U.S. will allow us to grow our market alongside globally known automotive manufacturers"

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