Astemo plans to invest more than $11 million in its Muncie, Indiana manufacturing operations, including additional injection molding capacity and a new assembly line for intake manifolds for ICE and HEV vehicles. The new line is expected to start production in March 2027 and add up to nine jobs.
Lansing-based Air Lift Co., a manufacturer of automotive aftermarket air suspension products, acquired San Bernardino-based Universal Air Suspension, a maker of patented air bags, air management systems, tanks, valves and compressors.
BorgWarner announced a $100 million expansion of its Hendersonville site in Henderson County, North Carolina, adding 140,000 square feet and 378 jobs to vertically integrate operations.
German supplier MAHLE is adding e-compressor production at its Morristown, Tennessee plant, creating nearly 50 new jobs. The line will make high-voltage air conditioning compressors for the North American market, with employment rising to almost 800.
Mitsubishi Electric will invest US$143.5 million to retrofit its Maysville, Kentucky factory to make variable-speed heat pump compressors, with production targeted for October 2027 and initial annual capacity of 1,000,000 compressors. The U.S. Department of Energy is providing a $50 million award.
Schaeffler plans a greenfield plant in Dover, Ohio, making electric beam axles and electric drivetrain systems, with $230 million for the facility and other Ohio projects through 2032 and 450 jobs. Completion is expected in Q3 2025.
Schaeffler is investing over $230 million in a greenfield manufacturing facility in Dover, Ohio, producing electric axles, with 650 jobs to be created in the state and construction starting mid-2024.
Mursix Corporation acquired Aul Brothers Tool and Die, an automotive aftermarket tool and die business, with the deal finalized in mid-2023 and terms undisclosed. Aul Brothers production moved to Mursix's Park One headquarters and is expected to account for about 10% of sales.
Korean auto interior maker Daesol Ausys Georgia is opening a $72 million facility in Harris County, Georgia, creating more than 140 jobs. The plant begins operations in late 2024 and supplies Kia, Hyundai and General Motors.
DAS Corp, a supplier to Kia and Hyundai, is opening a $35 million facility in Metter, Georgia, to make auto seat structures. The plant will create 300 jobs and begin production in late 2024.
TCCI, an automotive compressor maker in Decatur, Illinois, plans to invest some $20 million to shift EV compressor production to its home base, supported by a state REV Illinois Act incentive package and $21.3 million in Rebuild Illinois grants for an EV cluster.
Hanon Systems will invest nearly $170 million and create 600 jobs by establishing a new manufacturing facility in Huntington Park, Loudon County, Tennessee. The plant will supply thermal solutions for electrified vehicles to North American automakers.
Worksport Ltd. received four purchase orders totaling US$720,000 for its soft-folding tonneau covers and began shipping them from its 222,000 sq. ft. Western New York manufacturing facility.
Korean automotive thermal management maker Hanon Systems announced a $40 million factory in Statesboro, Georgia, to supply HVAC parts to Hyundai and Kia near Hyundai's EV plant, hiring at least 160 people with operations targeted for May 2024.
BorgWarner plans to invest $42 million to expand its Seneca, South Carolina facility, adding 3GWh of annual battery module capacity and about 122 jobs over three years. Expansion begins in Q2 2023 with completion expected in the first half of 2024.
TCCI Manufacturing is developing an EV Innovation Hub in Decatur, Illinois, combining an EV components production line, a climatic testing centre and a training academy. The project is part of a public-private partnership with the state and local schools.
Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc. plans to spend $82 million to retain 241 jobs by installing production lines for electric vehicle parts at its Parma-area factory west of Jackson, Michigan. Production of the new parts is expected to begin in December 2024.
Michigan Automotive Compressor (MACI), a Toyota Industries and DENSO joint venture, plans a $82 million investment to install new production processes at its Parma facility to produce electric vehicle technology products, retaining 241 jobs.
Bocar Group opened a new plant in Huntsville, Alabama, its first in the U.S., with a $176 million investment in land and construction, 323,000 sq ft of production space and 420 employees expected by end of 2022.
T/CCI Manufacturing will invest over $20 million to retool its Decatur, Illinois facility for electric compressor manufacturing, creating more than 50 new jobs and retaining 103 positions, backed by Illinois REV tax incentives.
T/CCI Manufacturing will convert a 200,000-square-foot former Borg-Warner factory in Decatur, Illinois into a center making cooling devices for electric vehicles, with more than $20 million of investment and 50 added jobs. The company will also set up a climate innovation center with Richland Community College.
The Mount Vernon Municipal Planning Commission approved Sanoh America's plan to add a 75,000 square foot addition, a 25% increase in floor space, to its Industrial Park Drive plant. The company plans to add 32 machines from an Alabama plant and expects to hire 60-plus people.
Zhongding's subsidiary Tristone Flowtech Holding SAS was named batch supplier of thermal management pipe assemblies for a new platform of an unnamed US new-energy vehicle maker. The lifetime value is about CNY 208 million over 5.5 years.
Bleistahl North America LP will expand its Battle Creek, Michigan facility by adding equipment and a fourth shift, with an $8.7 million capital investment creating 69 jobs. The project was supported by a $414,000 state grant.
Link Manufacturing opened its 50,000 square foot Plant 4 manufacturing and training facility on its Sioux Center, Iowa campus. The plant is now the manufacturing core for its air management and suspension control products and adds 50 local staff.
BorgWarner Thermal Systems is expanding its Cadillac, Michigan assembly plant in a $11.2 million project expected to create 30 jobs, supported by a $225,000 state grant.
Walbro LLC is expanding in Cass City, Michigan, with a $11.4 million capital investment supported by a $400,000 state grant, creating up to 40 advanced manufacturing jobs. Construction of the new facility has started.
Faurecia will invest $18 million to expand its Spring Hill plant at 3555 Cleburne Rd in Maury County, Tennessee, adding a 100,000 sq ft expansion for door panel assembly production and creating 171 new jobs.
Swedish component maker Concentric AB acquired Engineered Machined Products Inc. (EMP) of Syosset, New York, a producer of electric and mechanical pumps, electric fans and thermal management systems, for approximately USD 147 million in cash.
Walbro LLC is expanding its facility in Cass City, Michigan, with a total capital investment of $11.4 million and up to 40 advanced manufacturing jobs, supported by a $400,000 state grant. Michigan was chosen over sites in Indiana, Ohio and Mexico.
REHAU announced a $50 million expansion of its Cullman, Alabama automotive plant to produce exterior polymer-based components for new Mercedes-Benz SUV models, including EQ electric vehicles. The expansion will create 125 new jobs.
Weastec, part of Toyodenso Group, is opening a plant in Greenfield, Ohio to assemble larger engine parts with two semi-automated lines. About 15 jobs are expected, with operations targeted for the end of 2021.
Automotive supplier Martinrea will invest $40 million to expand its existing facility at 1 Fabco Dr. in Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee, adding 30,000 square feet, upgraded presses and more robots, and creating 97 jobs.
CentroMotion, owned by an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Carlisle Brake & Friction from Carlisle Companies. CBF, based in Medina, Ohio, makes friction materials and mechatronic brake and transmission products for off-highway vehicles.
Link Mfg has acquired valve and suspension control product lines, related technology and key staff from Hadley Products Corp, including the SmartValve height control system and Smart Air Management System. The deal was announced on March 9, 2021.
BorgWarner announced a $62.25 million investment in its Arden, North Carolina production plant and technical center, with at least 100 new jobs, supported by county incentives approved on March 2, 2021.
Valeo North America will occupy an existing facility on Perimeter Way in Bessemer, Alabama, investing $5 million and creating 70 jobs, with full production expected by June 2021.
Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America is investing $5.5 million to expand its automotive compressor parts plant in Pendergrass, Jackson County, adding 15,000 sq ft, a new production line and at least 27 jobs.
Turkish EV parts manufacturer TEKLAS is investing $6.5 million to open its first North American facility and headquarters in Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia, creating 120 jobs in a 200,000 sq ft building.
Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America will expand its Pendergrass, Georgia production facility to add a DC-AC inverter production line and 15,000 sq ft, investing $5.5 million and creating at least 27 jobs over 18 months.
Hilite International is expanding its Whitehall, Michigan operations with state support, a project expected to bring $9.6 million in private investment and 108 new jobs by 2022, chosen over a site in Texas.
Agility Fuel Solutions, a Hexagon business, received an order from Anheuser-Busch for over 180 new trucks equipped with ProCab 175 CNG fuel systems, with an estimated total value of over USD 8.0 million. Delivery is scheduled from mid-Q3 to mid-Q4 2020.
Specialty Products Company acquired the assets and team of Peterson Fluid Systems, a maker of performance oil pumps, tanks and fluid system components, in Henderson, Colorado.
Bosch will invest nearly $6 million to expand its Albion, Indiana facility by over 100,000 square feet for added manufacturing equipment and warehousing, adding 16 jobs. Work is expected to be complete by June 2021.
New York City Transit Authority selected BAE Systems to supply 435 Series-E electric hybrid power and propulsion systems for its new bus fleet. The systems will be produced at BAE's Endicott, New York facilities.
Yamada, a Honda supplier, plans a $15.2 million expansion adding 73,000 square feet and 100 new jobs at its South Charleston, Ohio facility. Clark County approved a 15-year property tax abatement for the project.
BAE Systems was selected by New York City Transit Authority to supply 435 electric hybrid power and propulsion systems for new transit buses, produced at its Endicott, New York plants. Reported June 24, 2020.
BAE Systems was selected by the New York City Transit Authority to supply 435 electric hybrid power and propulsion systems for its new fleet of transit buses. The Series-E systems will be produced at its Endicott, New York facilities.
Magna International, through a wholly owned subsidiary in a joint venture, agreed to purchase the remaining 50 per cent interest in STT Technologies, a North American supplier of transmission and engine oil pumps.
Horton is opening a 112,000-square-foot engine cooling plant in the Oconee Industry and Technology Park in Westminster, South Carolina, with an early-May 2020 opening and plans to grow staff from 10 to 125 within five years.