By SEMA News Editors
Hyundai Transys will invest nearly $560 million to expand its manufacturing capabilities in West Point, Georgia, the company announced.
The company plans to create 320 new jobs as part of its ongoing efforts to support global automotive customers with operations in North America.
"The Hyundai family of brands has been an incredible partner to Georgia, and this decision by Hyundai Transys only reinforces that valued friendship," said Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp. "As the automotive manufacturing industry continues to make historic investments in our state, this facility will further enhance the strength of that ecosystem and allow Hyundai and Kia to grow their already impressive capacity here in Georgia."
Since its founding in 1994, Hyundai Transys has grown into a global automotive parts specialist, focused on advanced technology and powertrains and seats, the company said. The company currently supports roughly 1,250 jobs at its West Point facility.
"Over the past two decades, Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) and the State of Georgia have grown together, building a strong relationship of trust through continued capital investment, job creation and talent development. Georgia's exceptional workforce development infrastructure, business-friendly environment, and unique opportunities for growth have provided an ideal foundation for Hyundai Transys to strengthen its future mobility competitiveness and pursue sustainable growth," said Jaekyun Choi, president of Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain. "This additional investment marks an important milestone that demonstrates Hyundai Transys' firm commitment to our long-term partnership with the State of Georgia. Moving forward, we will continue to grow alongside the local community and build world-class manufacturing capabilities that place safety and quality at the forefront, delivering greater value to our customers and the communities we serve."
Located at 6801 Kia Parkway in West Point, the expansion will include facility upgrades to plants one and two, as well as the construction of a third plant. The expansion will support added production capacity for electrified powertrains for hybrid vehicles. Hyundai Transys will be hiring for administrative, supervisory and production positions.
For more information, visit hyundai-transys.com/en.
