INFAC North America celebrated the opening of its manufacturing operation. (City of Auburn)

INFAC North America, a South Korean automotive parts manufacturer, celebrated the opening of its manufacturing operation in Auburn on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

INFAC’s move into Auburn includes an investment exceeding $30 million and the creation of 120 jobs during its first phase.

“Having a facility in Auburn will allow us to better serve our customers in the United States and continue expanding our production capabilities. I am very grateful for the support that we have received from the State of Alabama, City of Auburn, and all our partners and employees.”
Ohegil Choi, INFAC Group Chairman

INFAC North America opens in Auburn

INFAC purchased an existing 160,000 square foot building in the Auburn Technology Park West. Part of the company’s investment helped complete a renovation of the site.

In its Alabama facility, INFAC will operate with a “sophisticated and clean production environment” for manufacturing supplies for global automakers, including:

Hyundai
Kia
General Motors
Chrysler

“A lot of hard work and collaboration has occurred to get us to this moment, and we acknowledge the leadership of INFAC who, after evaluation of the company’s needs and of our community, determined Auburn is the right place to plant their roots. We look forward to watching them succeed and to the opportunities they will bring to our area’s workforce.”
Ron Anders, Auburn mayor

INFAC North America was established in Kentucky in September 2008. Since then, they have produced auto parts such as:

Control cables
Horns
Antennas
Feeder cables

“INFAC has built an impressive legacy of innovation and success over more than five decades, and we are proud that Alabama is part of the company’s continued growth. With a skilled workforce, a strong business climate and dedicated partners at the state and local levels, Auburn offers the resources and support INFAC needs to build on that success for years to come.”
Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce