Automotive supplier bringing $9.2M investment, 50+ jobs to Auburn
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South Korean automotive supplier Kamtec Auto USA will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Auburn.
The move will come with a $9.2 million investment and create roughly 50 jobs over the next three years. The facility is expected to provide advanced technical components for engine control + electric management in hybrid vehicles.
“We are excited to welcome Kamtec to Auburn and honored to be its first U.S. site. We’re confident Kamtec will find the skilled workforce and ready community partners needed to be successful. This is a win for Alabama and a great example of how automotive manufacturers in our state create opportunities for our communities by capturing follow-up investments by their suppliers.”
Ellen McNair, Alabama Secretary of Commerce
Keep reading to learn more about Kamtec Auto USA + the company’s expansion into the U.S.
Kamtec Auto USA coming to Auburn
Kamtec was established in 2001 and is an affiliate of the Seohan Group headquartered in Seoul. Seohan Group has operated in Auburn since 2007.
Kamtec will initially operate from a leased facility in Auburn, with plans to relocate to a newly constructed dedicated manufacturing facility to be built by Seohan Auto USA.
Kamtec Auto USA President Chang-Yeong Seo said Auburn’s proximity to Hyundai Motor’s plant in Montgomery and Kia’s plant in West Point, Georgia, will allow the company to manufacture and supply its products locally for the U.S. market.
“We recognize that private investment and the creation of quality jobs are essential to the long-term economic health of our community. Kamtec’s commitment to innovation and eco-friendly solutions aligns well with Auburn residents’ values around sustainability as well as the engineering expertise at Auburn University that is helping to shape our future. It is my pleasure to welcome the Kamtec team to Auburn.”
Ron Anders, Auburn mayor
This is the latest in a recent string of investments made in the Auburn-Opelika area including:
