Automotive Suppliers
In recent years, several automotive suppliers have invested, reinvested and expanded their operations and created more jobs in this region. They include Donghee America Inc., Seohan Auto/NTN Driveshaft USA Corp., SCA Inc., Shinhwa Auto USA Corp., Pyongsan America Inc., Daewon America Inc. and Arkal Automotive USA Inc.
This year, Daewon America Inc. announced it would invest $46.2 million in Opelika to expand its facility in the Northeast Industrial Park and add new manufacturing equipment. The move is expected to be complete in 2027 and generate 100 new jobs.
Last year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the South Korean company Shinhwa Auto USA Corp. would invest $114 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Auburn Technology Park West by constructing a new 170,000-square-foot production building and adding 50 new jobs…