Automotive Manufacturing

The automotive and parts manufacturing industry continues to be one of the largest employers in the U.S. and a major contributor to the nation's economy. Motor vehicle and parts manufacturing is among the largest of the manufacturing industries, providing nearly 900,000 jobs.

Volkswagen to Build Factory in Chattanooga, TN
Southeast Resource

These are heady days for the political and economic leaders of the Southeast Industrial Development Association.

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Cooper Standard Expands in Mt. Sterling, KY
Kentucky

Auto parts supplier Cooper Standard will expand its operations in Mt. Sterling, Ky., resulting in 120 new jobs. The growth was made possible, in part, by House Bill 287 passed by the Kentucky General Assembly during the 2010 regular session.

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Magna Car Top Systems Creates 30 Jobs in Bowling Green, KY
Kentucky
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown, KY

Auto Companies Accelerate Investment in Kentucky
Kentucky
Ford, General Motors and Toyota and 400 other automotive industry companies have invested billions of dollars and employ thousands of workers in Kentucky.
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Draexlmaier Automotive Adds 150 Jobs in Spartanburg County, SC
South Carolina

Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC will expand its facility in Spartanburg County, SC. The $22.35 million investment is expected to generate 150 new jobs over the next five years.

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Martinrea Creates 150 New Jobs at Plant in Shelbyville, KY
Kentucky

Martinrea Heavy Stampings, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, will expand its Shelbyville, Ky., operation, creating 150 jobs and a $12 million investment in Kentucky. The plant will begin production of automotive metal stampings and assemblies for the Ford Motor Co. next generation Escape to be launched at the Louisville Assembly Plant.

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Worker at General Motors Plant in Spring Hill, TN

Maury County Business Climate Grows with New Jobs, Opportunities
Maury County, TN

Maury County's progressive business climate and diverse industry mix, as well as recent successes with attracting new and expanding businesses, create a thriving economy.

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BMW's Production Facility, Spartanburg, SC

BMW Expansion in South Carolina Makes State Auto Manufacturing Giant
South Carolina

In 1992, BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC announced it would build its first and only U.S. plant in Greer and is now investing another $750 million to expand that facility to launch the "next generation" of its BMW X3 sport activity vehicle.

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