# Hyundai Translead ups Illinois investment by $150M, 1,250 jobs

Hyundai Translead plans to invest an additional $150 million and add 1,250 full-time jobs at its Illinois manufacturing operations, bringing total commitment to $600 million and 3,750 jobs. The investment will fund a third production shift at two retrofitted facilities in Will County.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-10-22
- Where: Joliet, Will County, Illinois, United States
- Value: $150.0M
- Jobs: 1,250
- Status: announced
- Products: trailers
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Hyundai Translead](https://endata.com/companies/15416.md)

## Sources

- [truckingdive.com](https://www.truckingdive.com/news/hyundai-translead-ups-illinois-investment-by-150m-1250-jobs/833902/), 2026-11-03: "Expanding our planned investment reflects our confidence in Illinois, its workforce, and the long-term growth of our U.S. operations."

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