$21M investment by Korean manufacturer to expand Auburn facility
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DUCK IL USA is investing around $21 million to upgrade and expand its facility at Auburn Technology Park West.
The investment will establish a clean-room operation to manufacture electronic system components for the automotive industry. The move is expected to create at least 20 full-time jobs in the area.
“This investment in Auburn will create a high-tech manufacturing operation of electronic system components for the automotive industry, and in this first phase, more than 20 individuals will find a job in our community. I want to personally thank the owners — the You family — for their trust in Auburn, and I’d like to assure them of our support going forward. By us supporting such investments, the City will generate direct and indirect taxes that allow us to provide public services to our citizens, ranging from schools, streets, public safety and recreational programs.”
Ron Anders, Auburn mayor
DUCK IL USA in Auburn
The automotive supply company’s products can be found in cars from Chrysler, GM, Hyundai, Kia and Tesla.
Product examples include:
- Electronic switches to adjust car seats
- Various controls in the dashboard
- Interior lighting packages
“With our commitment to research and development we will continue to provide value to our automotive customers by offering smart solutions using the latest technologies. The facility in Auburn will allow us to now build those advanced electronic systems made in the U.S. for the U.S. market. We are very grateful for the support that we have received from the City of Auburn and the State of Alabama. We look forward to successfully engaging with Auburn University and Southern Union State Community College to identify the talent that we need to run our sophisticated manufacturing operation.”
Ki Duck You, chairman and CEO of DIA
DIA said it hopes to benefit from the healthy business environment in Alabama and economic programs offered by the state of Alabama including tax abatements and workforce training.
