# Benteler Automotive opens component plant in Klasterec nad Ohri, Czech Republic

Benteler Automotive opened a new component plant in Klasterec nad Ohri, Czech Republic, focused on hot-forming, blanking, welding and laser-cutting for customers including Volvo, BMW, Skoda Auto and Daimler. The plant created 300 jobs initially, rising to 400 by end of 2018.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-04-16
- Where: Klasterec nad Ohri, Czechia
- Jobs: 300
- Starts operating: 2017
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 23,000 sqm shop floor (first phase)
- Products: hot-formed steel parts, blanked parts, welded assemblies, laser-cut parts
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Benteler Automotive](https://endata.com/companies/25620.md)

## Sources

- [just-auto.com](https://www.just-auto.com/news/benteler-opens-new-component-factory-in-czech-republic/), 2018-04-16: "Benteler Automotive has opened a new component plant in Klasterec nad Ohri, Czech Republic."

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