# GKN Automotive opens greenfield factory in Felsőzsolca, Hungary

GKN Automotive inaugurated a new greenfield factory in Felsőzsolca, Hungary, with an investment of approximately 52 billion forints. The facility will create 1,500 jobs and serve BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, and Volkswagen.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-09-08
- Where: Felsőzsolca, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary
- Value: $145.0M (52.0B HUF)
- Jobs: 1,500
- Starts operating: 8 Sep 2023
- Status: completed
- Products: automotive components
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [GKN Automotive](https://endata.com/companies/44656.md)

## Sources

- [hungarianconservative.com](https://www.hungarianconservative.com/articles/current/52_billion_forint_investment_szijjarto_automotive_industry_jobs_gkn/), 2023-09-08: "With the completion of the second phase by the end of 2026, a total of 1,500 new workers will be hired."

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