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AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING GEORGIA: THE EPICENTER OF GROWTH IN THE SOUTHEASTERN AUTO CORRIDOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THIS STUDY: 1. Georgia’s Automotive Industry Overview 3. The Southeast Automotive Industry Overview 4. Kia’s Success Continues 5. Suppliers Thrive in Georgia 6. Automotive Epicenter 10. Highly-Skilled Talent 14. World-Class Training 16. Innovation and Resources 20. Gateway to the World 22. Pro-Business Climate 25. List of Automotive Companies in the Southeast
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AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURINGGEORGIA: THE EPICENTER OF GROWTH IN THE SOUTHEASTERN AUTO CORRIDOR
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
IN THIS STUDY: 1. Georgia’s Automotive Industry Overview 3. The Southeast Automotive Industry Overview 4. Kia’s Success Continues 5. Suppliers Thrive in Georgia 6. Automotive Epicenter
10. Highly-Skilled Talent14. World-Class Training 16. Innovation and Resources20. Gateway to the World 22. Pro-Business Climate 25. List of Automotive Companies in the Southeast
IN THIS STUDY:Georgia’s Industry Snapshot .............................................................................1Georgia’s Automotive Industry Overview .......................................................2The Southeast Automotive Industry Overview ..............................................3Kia’s Success Continues ....................................................................................4Suppliers Thrive in Georgia...............................................................................5
Automotive Epicenter Automotive Industry Epicenter ............................................................6 OEMs in the Southeast ..........................................................................7 Home to Major Automotive Employers ...............................................8 Strong Demographics, Business Focus .............................................9
Highly-Skilled Talent World-Class Workforce .......................................................................10 Engineering Excellence .......................................................................11 Skilled Production Workers ................................................................12 Competitive Wage Rates .....................................................................13
World-Class Training World-Class Programs and Graduates ....................................... 14-15
Innovation and Resources Research Universities .........................................................................16 Innovation Centers ...............................................................................17 Georgia Tech Research Institute .......................................................18 Professional Support ...........................................................................19
Gateway to the World Ports and Air .........................................................................................20 Road and Rail ........................................................................................21
Pro-Business Climate Pro-Business State ..............................................................................22 Available Sites ......................................................................................23
The Southeast is Home to More Than 1,060 Automotive Companies ......24
List of Automotive Companies in the Southeast ..........................................25
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GEORGIA: THE EPICENTER OF GROWTH IN THE SOUTHEASTERN AUTO CORRIDOR
Automotive Manufacturing
Source: Georgia Power Community & Economic Development Industry Database, 2013
Source: 2010-2011 percent change, U.S. Car and Light-truck Production by State, 2012 Market Data North America Production, Automotive News
1. GEORGIA 78.1%
2. South Carolina 75.9%
3. Illinois 73.3%
4. Minnesota 33.1%
5. Tennessee 32.7%
6. Michigan 21.1%
7. Louisiana 11.9%
8. Alabama 7.2%
9. Missouri 7.2%
10. Ohio 5.3%
Fastest -Growing States in Vehicle Production
Automotive Epicenter – Georgia is at the center of the thriving Southeastern Automotive Corridor. Prime manufacturing sites in Georgia are within hours, or even minutes, of the region’s automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Highly-Skilled Talent – Georgia’s workers are highly skilled and have an outstanding work ethic. Georgia is among the top workforce training states in the nation.
Word-Class Training – Georgia’s Quick Start program is internationally recognized for providing customized state-of-the-art training for Georgia’s workers. The Quick Start staff brings years of expertise when preparing the state’s workforce for productive careers in automotive manufacturing.
Innovation and Resources – Georgia’s world-class colleges and universities offer the highest caliber graduates and research centers, keeping Georgia’s automotive manufacturers at the leading edge of innovation and productivity.
Gateway to the World – Georgia’s highway system, state-of-the-art ports, extensive rail system and world-renowned international airport keep Georgia-made products flowing to customers.
Pro-Business Climate – Georgia consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top pro-business states. Georgia offers a variety of incentives specifically designed to assist companies with the large initial investment auto-related manufacturing requires.
A Top Growth Industry in the Fourth-Fastest Growing State in the U.S.
GEORGIA’S TOP AUTO EMPLOYERS
Company WorkersKia Motors Mfg. GA (KMMG) 3,000
Blue Bird Corp. 1,500
Mando America Corp. (2 locations) 1,086
Club Car Inc. 1,000
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. 1,000
Sewon America Inc. 912
Freudenberg - NOK 835
Decostar Industries 800
Toyo Tire USA Corp. 750
Johnson Controls 750
E-Z-GO 750
YKK USA Inc. (2 locations) 742
Georgia’s Automotive Snapshot
40,000Workers employed by Georgia’s 296
automotive-related facilities
265,000Automotive-related employment in the Southeast
6,800+Jobs created by Georgia’s 25 automotive-related
locations and expansions in the last five years
150,000+Automotive-related engineers and
production workers in Georgia
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The right state for automotive-related operations – Georgia ranks first among the fastest-growing states producing cars and light-trucks. Between 2010 and 2011, vehicle production increased 78.1 percent thanks to Kia’s continued growth in the region. Contributing to Kia’s success is the large and diverse pool of existing suppliers frequently expanding operations.
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Georgia’s Automotive Industry Overview
The automotive industry is a significant part of Georgia’s economy. Georgia’s robust logistics infrastructure and pro-business climate not only attract major automotive suppliers’ manufacturing operations, but also headquarters operations.
Transportation Equipment Export Value Increasing
Exports on the Rise: Georgia’s transportation equipment export market grew 8.6 percent annually since 1998, reaching $8.5 billion in 2012, accounting for 18.7 percent of the Southeast’s total.
Georgia’s automotive suppliers are important to the state’s economy.
Georgia’s Newest 25 Automotive Suppliers Create More than 6,800 Jobs
Automotive Supplier Locates its First Facility in Georgia and in the Southeast
“As a supplying partner to the automotive industry, we have a very high commitment to quality to both innovative products and smooth supply chains. Pursuing our strategy to deliver the highest standards to our premium international customers, we have found both a strategically located and business-friendly environment in Cartersville that supports our mindset and will stimulate our future plans for the North American automotive market.”
Herbert Eibensteiner, CEO, voestalpine Metal Forming GmbH
Source: “Automotive Industry Supplier Creating 220 Jobs Near Cartersville,” State of Georgia Press Release, 8.15.2012
Source: Moody’s Economy.com, 2013
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Mando Corp. Casting 660 Meriwether 2012
Mobis AL LLC 600 Troup 2008
GLOVIS Georgia LLC 600 Troup 2008
Toyo Tire USA 470 Bartow 2011
Great Dane 450 Bulloch 2010
Mando Corp. 426 Meriwether 2011
PowerTech America 355 Troup 2008
Hyundai Dymos 350 Troup 2013
Tenneco 350 Hart 2012
Toyota Industry Compressors Parts America (TICA)
320 Jackson 2012
DAEHAN Solutions Georgia LLC 300 Harris 2008
Inalfa Roof Systems 300 Cherokee 2013
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Inc. 250 Walton 2013
voestalpine Metal Forming 220 Bartow 2012
Yachiyo of America Inc. 200 Carroll 2013
Erdrich Unformtechnik GmbH & Co. 178 Laurens 2012
Hanil E-Hwa Co. Ltd. 173 Troup 2010
Sewon America 150 Troup 2012
Decostar Industries (Magna International) 120 Carroll 2012
Blue Bird 106 Peach 2008
Daewon America 100 Troup 2011
Clark-Cutter-McDermott Co. 50 Walker 2013
KSI Kyungshin 50 Troup 2009
SD Automotive 25 Hart 2011
Custom Truck & Body 15 Meriwether 2008
TOTAL 6,818
*Number of jobs announced either from new locations or expansionsSource: Public announcements.
Headquarters Company
Type of Location
Blue Bird HQ & Mfg.
Club Car HQ & Mfg.
ELESYS N.A.* HQ & Mfg.
LUND International HQ & Mfg.
Murata Electronics N.A. HQ
OTR Wheel Engineering HQ & Mfg.
Pak-Lite Inc. HQ
Pirelli Tire N.A. HQ & Mfg.
Porsche Cars N.A. N.A. HQ
Superior Essex Inc. HQ
Yamaha Motor Mfg. Regional HQ
*N.A. = North America; HQ = HeadquartersSource: Public announcements
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The Southeast Automotive Industry Overview
Georgia is at the heart of the rapidly-expanding Southeastern Automotive Corridor. This region is the new epicenter of automotive manufacturing growth in the United States.
• Transportation equipment exports in the Southeast region* accounted for 18.2 percent of the U.S. total transportation equipment exports in 2012.
• Southeastern automotive assemblers currently have the capacity to produce more than 2.4 million units, which includes units produced at Volkswagen’s newest assembly facility in Tennessee and Kia’s recent production increase.
• Automotive companies locating in the Southeast thrive, many expanding within a year of opening a new facility.
Mando Announces New Facility after Locating the Previous Year
Mando first announced plans to construct a high-tech manufacturing operation in Meriwether County in September 2011, investing $200 million and creating 426 jobs. The following year, in December 2012, Mando announced the construction of a new casting facility in the same county, this time creating an additional 660 jobs.
Source: “Automotive Parts Supplier to Open Meriwether Operation” State of Georgia Press Release, 9.21.2011; “Korean Auto Supplier to Create 660 Jobs in Meriwether County, Investing $80 Million,” State of Georgia Press Release, 12.21.2012
Georgia is at the center of the thriving Southeastern automotive industry.
Automotive AlleyCars, Light & Heavy Vehicles within a 500 Mile Radius
Mississippi
Alabama Georgia
South Carolina
North CarolinaTennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Indiana
ATLANTA
Ohio
Port of Savannah
Port of Brunswick
Virginia
Louisiana
Illinois
W Virginia
Arkansas
Lincoln, AL
Montgomery, AL
Vance, AL
Fort Valley, GA
West Point, GA
Normal, IL
Greensburg, IN
Lafayette, IN
Princeton, IN
Bowling Green, KY
Georgetown, KY
Louisville, KY
Shreveport, LA
St. Louis, MO
Canton, MS
Blue Springs, MS
Cleveland, NC
High Point, NC
Mount Holly, NC
Chillicothe, OH
Spring�eld, OH
N. Charleston, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Timmonsville, SC *ATV
Chattanooga, TN
Smyrna, TN
Spring Hill, TN
Dublin, VA
Williamstown, WV
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GEORGIA (No. 1) 78.1%
Southeast Region* 25.5%
Traditional Region** 15.0%
Total U.S. 12.3%
Southeast Now Fastest-Growing Auto Corridor
Source: U.S. Car and Light-truck Production by State, 2012 Market Data North America Production, Automotive News
*Southeast region, as defined in this study, includes Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
**Traditional region, based on Automotive News 2010-2011 Car and Light-Truck Production Table on page 1, includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Ohio.
2010-2011 Percent Growth
Automotive Alley Cars, Light & Heavy Vehicles within a 500 Mile Radius
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Kia Comes to West Point, Georgia
In 2006, Kia announced plans to build its first North American assembly plant in West Point, Georgia. The project was recognized as an “Economic Development Deal of the Year” by Business Facilities magazine. To the town of West Point, the arrival of Kia was more like the economic deal of the century. The jobs created by Kia and supplier companies have brought far-reaching benefits for a region previously suffering the out-migration of a once-dominant textile industry. When Kia began taking applications for employment at the West Point facility in the winter of 2008, the company received 43,000 responses over a 30-day period.
KMMG at a Glance(Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia)
Location: West Point, Georgia
Size: 2,000+ acres, 750,000 square feet mfg. space
Employment: 3,000 as of 2013
Product: Optima, Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe
Production Capacity: 360,000 per year
Kia Continues to Grow and Invest in Georgia
In 2012, Kia announced investments for additional machinery, equipment and production upgrades to enhance the efficiencies of its production lines and equipment to satisfy demands for high-quality vehicles.
Source:“Deal Announces Additional Investment by Kia Motors,” State of Georgia Press Release, 11.28.2012
Kia Reaches One Million Vehicles in Less than Four Years
Assembly line for the Kia Optima, Kia Sorento, and the Hyundai Santa Fe, West Point, Georgia
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“Building one million vehicles in less than four years is a tremendous achievement and one that each one of our more than 3,000 team members can take great pride in. People are the heart and soul of this company, and our team members’ commitment to world class quality is one of the major driving forces behind Kia’s unprecedented sales and market share growth in the U.S. over the last few years.”
Byung Mo Ahn, CEO Kia Motors America and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc.Source: “Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia reaches One Million U.S.-built Vehicles Milestone,” Kia Press Release, 7.12.2013.
Quick Start Helps Companies with Workforce Training Needs
Quick Start is one of the nations’s leading workforce training programs in the nation, Kia has an on-site, state-of-the-art training facility for their workers Additionally, a new training facility was built in LaGrange to support 10 automotive suppliers. Quick Start recently assisted Toyo Tires with customized training for their high-tech ATOM tire manufacturing process.
Quick Start’s new 30,847-square-foot training facility in LaGrange, home to 10 automotive supplier companies.
Kia Success Story ContinuesKia has created more than 3,000 jobs in Georgia since starting production in 2009.
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Suppliers Continue Locating and Expanding in Georgia
Just in the last five years, 25 automotive suppliers have either located or expanded operations in Georgia, creating more than 6,800 jobs.
Mando Corp., an automotive parts supplier, first located in Meriwether County, Georgia in 2011 and a year later established another manufacturing location, investing $280 million and creating 1,068 jobs in total. Sewon America, another Tier 1 automotive parts supplier established in 2008, recently expanded operations at their LaGrange facility with an investment of $10 million. Hyundai Dymos and Yachiyo of America Inc. announced recently a combined investment of $65 million and the creation of 550 jobs. These new locations and expansions are examples of the continuous opportunities for growth in the region and Georgia’s commitment to the business sector.
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GLOVIS Georgia LLCYear: 2008
Custom Truck & BodyYear: 2008
Mando Corp. ( 2 locations)Year: 2011 and 2012
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Erdrich Unformtechnik GmbH & Co.
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Inc.Year: 2013
Decostar Industries (Magna International)Year: 2012
Toyota Industry Compressors Parts America (TICA)
Seohan Auto USAYear: 2009
Inalfa Roof Systems
Bridgewater InteriorsYear: 2012
DAS North America Inc.Year: 2013
Commercial Spring and Tool Co. LTDYear: 2009
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2008-2013 Locations and Expansions Within 60 Miles of Kia West Point Facility
Hyundai Dymo Creates 350 Jobs in West Point
“The objective of this project is to further improve the competitiveness of KMMG by providing a steady and reliable supply of auto parts for KMMG’s continually increasing production. We chose West Point because of the proximity to our customer base, but also because of the extraordinary support and interest by the local communities. The City of West Point and Troup County worked very closely with us to resolve any start-up issues. They truly are committed to building a business-friendly environment, and we feel that we have become good partners.”
Jun Mo Yoon, Representative Director, Hyundai Dymos
Source: “Hyundai Dymos to Create 350 Jobs in West Point,” State of Georgia Press Release, 9.30.2013
Source: 2008-2013 Press Releases, State of Georgia, and 2008-2013 Recent Expansions and New Projects, Automotive Industry Profile, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA)
New Locations and Expansions
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Leehan America (formerly Daeki America)
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DAEHAN Solution Georgia LLC
Daewon AmericaDongwon Metal Co. Ltd.
Hanil E-Hwa Co. Ltd. (2 locations)
Hysco America Co.
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Hyundai Glovis Co. (2 locations)
Inalfa Roof Systems
ITW DaeLim USA
Johnson Controls
Kyungshin Lear
Mando America Corp. (2 locations)
Mobis Georgia
Powertech America
Pretty Products LLC
Sejong Georgia LLC
Sewon America Inc.
Suppliers Thrive in GeorgiaKia (Kia Motor Manufacturing of Georgia-KMMG) and its suppliers have brought 8,000 jobs to Georgia.
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Automotive Epicenter
New Vehicle Registrations in the Southeast
The Southeast is a hot market for automakers. In 2012, residents registered nearly 2.5 million new vehicles, a 48.8 percent increase since last reported vehicle registrations in 2009. The Southeast accounts for 17 percent of new auto and light truck sales in the U.S. Over the next two years, vehicle registrations are expected to increase to more than 3 million registrations and remain above this threshold for the near future. Auto manufacturers seek to be close to sales, providing a clear advantage for the Southeast.
Florida 1,006,939
GEORGIA 401,282
North Carolina 375,664
Tennessee 268,244
Alabama 189,454
South Carolina 176,702
Mississippi 103,420
Growing Southeastern Exports
Also, Southeastern transportation equipment exports have grown at 9.5 percent annually since 1998. In 2012, manufacturers in this segment exported $45 billion in product , with $8.5 billion in Georgia. Transportation equipment includes aircraft and other transportation-related products. Southeastern states exported nearly $28 billion in motor vehicle, motor vehicle bodies and trailers and motor vehicle parts in 2012, accounting for 62 percent of total transportation equipment exports.
The Southeastern automotive industry is thriving.
New Vehicle Registrations in the Southeast
Source: Moody’s Economy.com, 2013
Number of New Vehicle Registrations by State, 2012
Source: Moody’s Economy.com, 2013
Over the past 10 years, the Southeast has become the nation’s automotive epicenter. The success of foreign auto makers in non-traditional auto manufacturing locations has invigorated growth in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina and Georgia. A new “Automotive Alley” has emerged, stretching from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Southeast’s sound economy, stable and growing workforce, low unionization, right-to-work status and low cost of doing business are a few of the reasons auto manufacturers find the Southeast so appealing.
Note: The term ‘automotive alley’ refers to the automotive industry concentration in the U.S., Thomas Klier, FRB Chicago, 9.20.2012
Vehicles Sales are a Significant Share of Total Retail Sales in Georgia and the Southeast
Source: New-Vehicle Dealership Sales as Percentage of Total Retail Sales, 2012 Driving State Economy Reports, National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).
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OEMs in the Southeast
Truck & Bus Assembly:
Blue Bird: Blue Bird’s headquarters and major manufacturing facility are located in Fort Valley, Georgia. Blue Bird is one of the largest school bus manufacturers in the country.
Thomas Built Buses: Located in High Point, North Carolina, Thomas assembles around 15,000 school buses, commercial buses and specialty vehicles per year. Thomas Built Buses is a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America and is one of the largest bus manufacturers in North America.
Freightliner: With assembly locations in Mount Holly and Cleveland, North Carolina, Freightliner has a major presence in the Southeast. The Mount Holly location makes medium-sized trucks while the Cleveland facility produces the company’s full line of class 8 truck models (DaimlerChrysler is the parent company).
DaimlerChrysler: DaimlerChrysler makes around 32,000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans annually at its Ladson, South Carolina location.
Peterbilt: Peterbilt is a division of PACCAR. Located in Madison, Tennessee, the Peterbilt facility manufactures heavy-duty, on and off-road class 8 trucks.
The Southeast Region is home to 16 auto, truck, and bus assembly plants.
Southeastern Auto Assembly Plants Produce the Most Popular Models
BMW (SC) X3, X5, X6
Elio Motors (LA) Elio (2014)
General Motors (TN) Chevrolet Equinox
Honda (AL) Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline
Hyundai (AL) Elantra-Sonata
Kia (GA) Optima, Sorento, Hyundai-Santa Fe
Mercedes-Benz (AL) GL, M Class, R Class, C-Class (2014)
Nissan (MS) Armada, Altima, Sentra, Frontier, NV van, Titan, Xterra
Nissan (TN) Altima, Leaf, Maxima, Pathfinder, Rogue, Infiniti JX
Toyota (MS) Corolla, Prius (tentative)
Volkswagen (TN) Passat
Source: 2013 North America Car and Truck Assembly Plants, Automotive News, 5.1.13
Timeline of Southeast Auto OEMs’ with Current Production Capacity
Nissan Prod. Cap: 550K/Year
Smyrna, TN
General Motors Resumed prod. in 2012
Prod. Cap: NA Spring Hill. TN
Mercedes-Benz Prod. Cap: 180K/Year Vance, AL
BMW Prod. Cap: 300K/Year
Spartanburg, SC
Honda Prod. Cap: 300K/Year Lincoln, AL
Hyundai Prod. Cap: 300K/Year
Montgomery, AL
Nissan Prod. Cap: 400K/Year
Canton, MS Kia
Prod. Cap: 360K/Year
West Point. GA
Volkswagen Prod. Cap: 150K/Year
Chattanooga, TN
Toyota Prod. Cap: 150K/Year
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Home to Major Automotive EmployersAutomotive suppliers are flocking to the Southeast as assemblers establish new operations.
Southeast Quick Facts
POPULATION
Southeast Population: 57.9 million, with projected growth of 1.5 percent per year through 2020 (U.S. growth only 0.8% annually)
Southeast Net Migration: 382,460 estimated in 2012
Southeast Workforce: Approximately 28 million in 2012
Georgia Population: 10 million in 2012 with projected growth of 1.6 percent per year through 2020
Georgia Net Migration: 46,950 estimated for 2012
Georgia Workforce: 4.8 million in 2012
ECONOMIC
Southeast GDP: $2.4 trillion
Georgia GDP: $433 billion
Source: Moody’s 2013 estimates
COST OF DOING BUSINESS
For major cost measures, most Southeastern states are below the national average.
Top Automotive Employers in the Southeast by Employment and by Number of Locations
With nearly 15,000 employees in the Southeast, Nissan North America is the largest automotive employer in the region, followed by Michelin North America, Honda Motor Co. and Daimler Trucks North America. In 2012, Nissan and Daimler announced the production of Mercedes-Benz engines to be fitted in certain Nissan models, illustrating the emerging collaborative efforts within the automotive industry. In terms of locations, Michelin North America leads with nine locations in the Southeast, followed by Johnson Controls, Federal-Mogul and Bridgestone Firestone. A significant number of these locations call Georgia home.
Southeast Presence in the Region of Auto-Related Industry Manufacturers (By No. of Employees)
Southeast Presence of Auto-Related Industry Manufacturers (By No. of Locations)4.8 million
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Growing Workforce: The Southeast represents a growing percentage of the nation’s workforce. In 2012, the region accounted for 17.9 percent of the total U.S. workforce.
Growing Population: The region’s excellent weather and economic climate help make the Southeast attractive to workers. Population growth in the region outpaces that of the U.S. overall. Georgia’s estimated 10 million residents account for 17.1 percent of the Southeast’s population.
Young Population: Southeastern states have young populations. Major cities in the south attract young workers who find the region an exceptional place to raise families.
Well-Educated Population: The Southeast has some of the nation’s top colleges and universities. These schools attract students from all over the world and produce graduates that fill vital positions in the Southeast’s major companies. Atlanta, a cultural and economic powerhouse in the region, is also a huge draw – especially for young, well-educated workers. Atlanta attracts talent from major universities all over the Southeast. Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship is a major incentive to live in the state.
Right-To-Work Region: The Southeast is dominated by right-to-work states. Right-to-work laws secure the right of employees to decide for themselves whether or not to join or financially support a union.
Low Unionization Region: Unionization rates in the Southeast are low and continue to decline. Georgia has the 4th lowest union membership in the country.
Strong Demographics, Business Focus
Southeast’s Increasing GDP
Southeast’s Increasing Workforce
The Southeast provides the perfect business environment for automotive companies.
Source: Bureau of National Affairs, 2012
Source: Moody’s Economy.com, 2013
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World-Class WorkforceGeorgia’s auto-related workforce is highly skilled and wage rates are very competitive.
Georgia workers are highly skilled, wage competitive and have a reputation for having a strong work ethic. The state’s workforce reached 4.8 million in 2012. Nearly 7.2 percent of those workers are employed in manufacturing operations. The transportation equipment segment alone accounts for more than 12 percent of manufacturing employment, with 43,444 workers in 2012.
Productivity improvements and industry consolidation will lead to slower growth in automotive manufacturing-related employment in the coming years. The closure of GM and Ford plants in the Atlanta area accounts for the drop in workers from 2006 to 2007. Since 2009, however, employment in this segment has increased by 20 percent, bolstered by new assembly plants and automotive-related operations coming on-line over the past three to four years, such as Kia and its suppliers.
Georgia’s Transportation Equipment Employment, 2000-2012
Source: Workforce Statistics and Economic Research, Georgia Department of Labor, June 2013
Major universities in the Southeast provide a constant supply of highly-trained engineers.
As of Fall 2012, Southeastern schools enroll an estimated 1,020,000 students and feed employment and business growth all over the region. Exceptional engineering programs at these schools provide world-class automotive industry resources and support. Many are part of the Automotive Research Alliance. Alliance members include the University of Auburn, Clemson University, Mississippi State University, the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama Birmingham, the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee. Alliance schools pool their talents and are committed to developing automotive-related academic programs, industry expertise and cutting-edge research.
As the largest and one of the most-widely acclaimed engineering schools in the country, the Georgia Institute of Technology supplies the region with unparalleled professional engineers in a variety of disciplines. Georgia Tech graduates more engineers than any other school in the nation.
Georgia’s existing workforce is rich in engineering and production workers. The state’s businesses employ nearly 30,000 engineers in fields that are automotive-applicable. Among the nation’s top 20 employers of auto-related engineers, Georgia’s wages are very competitive, averaging around $67,430 per year. Occupations included in this analysis are listed on page 11, along with a wage rate comparison among the Southeastern states and other major auto production states for production workers (page 13).
School City Engineering Graduates**
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta 1,804
University of Michigan Ann Arbor 1,221
University of Florida Gainesville 1,215
Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus 1,118
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette 1,073
Texas A & M University College Station 1,024
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 902
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg 901
University of Southern California Los Angeles 893
North Carolina State University Raleigh 885
Top Engineering Universities in Auto Alley: The nation’s top four engineering schools in terms of automotive-related engineering graduates are in Automotive Alley. Nearly 60 percent of the nation’s automotive-related engineering graduates are products of schools east of the Mississippi.
**Includes only bachelors and masters degree engineers from the fields listed on page 11; IPEDS, 2013 (2012 data)
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Georgia – Third Largest Automotive Employment Cluster in the Southeast – Engineering Fields
Top States for Auto-Related Engineers
Source: EMSI Covered Employment, 3rd Q 2013
OCC Code OCC Title AL FL GA MS NC SC TN
17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 1,253 2,104 1,380 244 1,636 330 553
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 3,933 7,438 3,905 743 3,891 2,358 2,542
17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 1,901 5,431 4,875 622 3,721 1,229 1,254
17-2112 Industrial Engineers 3,798 10,289 5,698 1,239 7,046 5,051 4,998
17-2131 Materials Engineers 444 526 368 172 333 340 288
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 3,466 7,246 4,575 955 5,481 6,308 4,586
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 451 1,241 548 125 656 282 408
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 743 1,746 1,259 372 1,397 949 1,183
17-3023 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 1,980 6,881 3,975 1,107 3,034 2,070 2,399
17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 92 471 544 61 181 207 235
17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 915 2,533 1,235 337 1,830 1,977 1,584
17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 603 1,280 918 340 1,014 833 889
TOTAL 19,579 47,186 29,280 6,317 30,220 21,934 20,919
Engineering ExcellenceGeorgia supplies world-class engineers to the auto industry.
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Source: EMSI Covered Employment, 3rd Q 2013 and 2012 completions, IPEDS, 2013
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Skilled Production WorkersGeorgia’s auto-related workforce is abundant and highly skilled.
Georgia businesses employ nearly 122,000 production workers in fields that are automotive-applicable — the 13th highest employment in the nation for these occupations.
Georgia’s wages for auto-related production workers are also highly competitive, with an average of $13.43 per hour. As mentioned earlier, automotive manufacturing is migrating to Automotive Alley, with virtually no assembly plants remaining on either the East or West coast.
Georgia’s Auto-Related Production Wage Rates in Lowest Quartile
Source: EMSI Covered Employment, 3rd Q 2013
Automotive Alley has Highest Concentration of Auto-Related Industry Workers
Automotive Alley is home to the majority of the nation’s automotive assembly plants and suppliers. The hot spots represent the highest concentrations of automotive industry suppliers. Sixteen Auto Alley states account for 49 percent of all U.S. auto-related production occupations.
Automotive-applicable production occupations in this analysis include assemblers, fabricators, laminators, operators, tenders, programmers and setters of various machinery and equipment as listed in the table to the right.
51-2022 Electrical and electronic equipment 51-2023 Electromechanical equipment51-2031 Engine and other machine 51-2091 Fiberglass laminators and fabricators51-2092 Team assemblers51-2099 Assemblers and fabricators, all other51-4011 Computer-controlled machine tool51-4012 Numerical tool and process control51-4021 Extruding and drawing machine 51-4022 Forging machine 51-4023 Rolling machine 51-4031 Cutting, punching, and press machine51-4032 Drilling and boring machine tool51-4033 Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool 51-4034 Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators51-4035 Milling and planing machine 51-4041 Machinists51-4061 Model makers51-4062 Patternmakers
51-4071 Foundry mold and coremakers51-4072 Molding, coremaking, and casting machine51-4081 Multiple machine tool 51-4111 Tool and die makers51-4121 Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers51-4122 Welding, soldering, and brazing machine 51-4191 Heat treating equipment51-4192 Lay-out workers51-4193 Plating and coating machine 51-4199 Metal workers and plastic workers, all other51-8099 Plant and system operators, all other51-9111 Packaging and filling machine 51-9121 Coating, painting, and spraying machine51-9122 Painters, transportation equipment51-9123 Painting, coating, and decorating workers51-9192 Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment 51-9197 Tire builders51-9198 Helpers--production workers51-9199 Production workers, all other
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Auto Alley states* account for 49 percent of all U.S. auto-related production occupations.
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Automotive Alley
Note: Motor Vehicle (3361), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer (3362), Motor Vehicle Parts (3363) Manufacturing NAICS Codes used for this analysis. Source: Hoovers Business Database, 2013,; 2013 North America Car and Truck Assembly Plants, Automotive News, 5.1.13
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Auto Alley State Average $/Hour Employment Unionization*
GEORGIA $13.43 121,304 2.9%
Arkansas $13.69 54,932 2.9%
Tennessee $13.82 132,647 6.0%
Mississippi $14.11 49,424 5.6%
Missouri $14.17 100,457 11.4%
Kentucky $14.46 99,356 14.8%
Alabama $14.58 102,945 9.5%
Indiana $14.62 215,895 14.0%
Illinois $14.99 240,843 13.5%
Ohio $15.07 283,003 15.4%
Iowa $15.37 80,266 15.2%
South Carolina $15.38 94,942 1.9%
Wisconsin $15.52 172,499 13.4%
Minnesota $15.81 113,601 6.9%
Michigan $15.89 258,156 17.9%
Louisiana $17.15 45,979 11.0%
Median and Total for Auto Alley $14.81 2,166,249
% of U.S. Auto-Related Occupations in Auto Alley States 48.8%
United States $14.74 4,440,299 9.6%
Low Unionization Keeps Georgia’s Workforce Competitive.
Like other states in the Southeast, Georgia has very low unionization, particularly in manufacturing. Currently, just 4.4% of Georgia’s total workforce is unionized. Just 2.9% of private manufacturing workers are unionized, the fourth lowest level in the country and below the national average. Membership in manufacturing-related unions often associated with automotive production has been steadily decreasing over the past 15+ years.
Competitive Wage RatesGeorgia’s auto-related workforce is largely non-union – wage rates are competitive.
Georgia’s Auto-Related Production Workers: Low Wage Rates, Low Unionization Georgia’s Workforce is Well Positioned
Wage rates for Georgia’s automotive-related production workers are lower than most other states in “Auto Alley,” at $13.43 per hour. Additionally, Georgia’s private manufacturing unionization numbers remain very low (2.9%). With nearly 122,000 production workers in auto-applicable fields, Georgia is well positioned to accommodate automotive manufacturing companies.
*Private manufacturingSource: EMSI, 3rd Q, 2013, Union Membership and Data Earnings Book, 2012, The Bureau of National Affairs
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Auto Workers (UAW) -95%
Sheet Metal Workers (SMW) -28%
Steel Workers (USWA) -41%
Teamsters (IBT) -66%
Rubber Workers (URW) -94%
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Source: Georgia Power Community & Economic Development Unionization Database, 2011
Sources: EMSI Covered Employment, 3rd Q 2013, Union Membership and Data Earnings Book, 2012, The Bureau of National Affairs
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World-Class Training ProgramsGeorgia boasts the top workforce training program in the nation.
Georgia has been at the forefront of workforce training for decades, and other states have learned from its success. Georgia’s Quick Start program, technical colleges and highly-regarded research universities work closely with business to ensure the highest level of worker readiness.
AREA DEVELOPMENT“Leading Workforce Development Programs”
Source: Area Development magazine, “Top States for Doing Business 2013,” Q3/Summer 2013
Technical Colleges in Georgia
Georgia is home to 24 technical colleges and numerous satellite campus locations that offer a variety of automotive manufacturing-related degree and certificate programs. To serve ongoing training needs, the Technical College System of Georgia offers programs to both develop a pipeline of pre-qualified new workers and enhance the skills of existing workers. Programs include two-year degrees, one-year diplomas and fast-track certificates in many relevant fields.
Quick Start Provides Mando with Solid Support
“ There’s a lot going on in a startup, and training can sometimes end up on the back burner, but Quick Start kept pulling the car along, and by doing so, helped is stay on track. I’m very happy with Quick Start and happy we can continue our partnership as we start up the casting plant.”
Tae Young Kwak, President, Mando Corp. of America
Source: “Gaining Ground: Quick Start Provides Mando with Solid Support,” Quick Start News, Winter 2014
Quick Start Program
Georgia’s Quick Start program is internationally-recognized as one of the best in the world. For more than 40 years, Quick Start has provided customized
workforce training free-of-charge to qualified businesses in Georgia. Today, the program is one of the state’s key assets for supporting new and expanding industries. Quick Start delivers training in classrooms, mobile labs or directly on the plant floor.
Quick Start’s automotive manufacturing expertise is indispensable to vehicle assemblers as well as suppliers. Quick Start has the capabilities to meet a wide range of training needs. With in-depth experience serving hundreds of companies that manufacture metal, plastic and electronic components, Quick Start firmly grasps the complexities of today’s manufacturing technologies. Regardless of the process, Quick Start’s professional staff can help identify and fulfill training needs, including training in everything from robotic welding to quality testing to injection molding. Quick Start specifically designs training to help companies meet the rigorous quality standards of an ISO/TS 16949-certified automaker. For more information visit www.georgiaquickstart.org.
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Automotive Manufacturers with 50+ Workers!
Georgia’s broad system of technical colleges provides exceptional training opportunities and feeds the state’s skilled-worker pipeline.
*includes satellite campuses
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Graduate Discipline Ranking
Engineering Schools 5
Industrial / Manufacturing 1
Mechanical 5
Electrical / Electronic / Communications 5
Computer 5
Materials 9
Undergraduate Discipline Ranking
Engineering Schools 5
Industrial / Manufacturing 1
Mechanical 3
Materials 4
Materials 5
Electrical / Electronic / Communications 6
Georgia’s Colleges and Universities
Georgia is home to some of the nation’s top colleges and universities. With 31 public, four-year degree granting institutions located across the state, Georgia’s students have plenty of choices when it comes to high quality, affordable education.
As mentioned earlier, Georgia consistently draws well-educated workers from all over the Southeast. Georgia’s engineering schools provide a solid base for the region’s technology-savvy manufacturers. The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta is internationally known as a premier engineering school. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Georgia Tech as one the country’s best.
Georgia Tech in Atlanta — One of the Nation’s Premier Engineering Schools
World-Class GraduatesGeorgia’s exceptional technical colleges support the state’s automotive industry.
Source: “2014 Best Colleges,” U.S. News and World Report
HOPE Grant
Georgia residents enrolled in a diploma or certificate program at one of the state’s technical colleges and public or private universities are eligible for the HOPE Grant. The HOPE Grant covers 90-100 percent of tuition paid.
All Georgia residents are eligible for the HOPE Grant that covers $60.75 per credit hour for tuition for non-degree programs of study approved by the Technical College System of Georgia.
Engineering Graduates
Georgia’s colleges and universities graduate
thousands of engineers every year. In 2012, more
than 2,300 engineering and engineering technology
students earned degrees and certificates in a variety
of engineering disciplines. The table to the right
summarizes 2012 Georgia engineering graduates in
automotive-related fields of study.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 672
Industrial Engineering 386
Materials Engineering (including Textile Sciences and Engineering) 92
Mechanical Engineering 681
DisciplineNumber of Graduates (Bachelor’s or Above)
Source: 2012 completions, IPEDS, 2013
Existing Suppliers Continue Expanding in Georgia Due to Strong Workforce
“We’ve been able to bring additional business to Georgia because of a strong workforce, and based on our past history, a strong relationship with Walton County and the local community.”
Michael Shoon, Director of Finance, Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas
Source: “Hitachi Automotive Systems To add 250 Jobs In Walton County,” State of Georgia Press Release, 5.28.2013
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Georgia’s colleges and universities are also committed to research and development. The state is home to nearly 20 schools that received research funding in 2012. Research dollars enable work in a variety of fields from life sciences to engineering. Research centers and university-sponsored economic development organizations around the state focus on taking cutting-edge technologies from the laboratory to the factory floor. Georgia’s businesses benefit greatly.
R&D Expenditures, 2012: According to the National Science Foundation, spending on research at Georgia’s public and private universities ranked 12th in the nation. In research of specific interest to the automotive industry, Georgia colleges and universities were granted nearly $740 million in research dollars, earning the state a 7th-place ranking nationwide and a 1st-place ranking among Southeastern states in those combined fields.* Research funding in the fields of math and computer science, physical sciences and engineering has increased 47 percent since 2007 for Georgia schools overall. The Georgia Institute of Technology received $482 million in engineering research funding for 2012, bested only by Johns Hopkins University with $859 million.
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Georgia’s 2012 Research Funding by Discipline
Growth in R&D Funding at Georgia’s Universities 2007 – 2012 (in millions)
Research UniversitiesGeorgia’s research universities are leaders in manufacturing innovation.
* NEC = not elsewhere classifiedSource: National Science Foundation R&D Report, FY 2012
47% Increase in Funding for Automotive Industry-Applicable Research, 2007-2012
Source: National Science Foundation R&D Report, FY 2012
1. Johns Hopkins $859
2. Georgia Institute of Technology $482
3. MIT $365
4. Penn State $298
5. University at Albany-SUNY $262
6. Texas A&M $256
7. University of Michigan $221
8. Perdue University $216
9. University of Texas $198
10. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Top Schools for Engineering R&D Funding
Georgia Ranks Top among Southeastern States in Automotive-related R&D Expenditures*(in millions)
Source: National Science Foundation R&D Report, FY 2012
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Source: National Science Foundation R&D Report, FY 2012
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Innovation CentersGeorgia’s technology resources are cutting-edge.
Georgia’s Centers of Innovation
A division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia has six centers of innovation readily available to businesses: aerospace, agribusiness, energy, life sciences and information technology, logistics, and manufacturing. Directly related to the advanced manufacturing industry are:
Georgia Center of Innovation for Manufacturing (COIM): The Georgia Center of Innovation for Manufacturing helps manufacturing operations all over the state tap into university research partners and access new markets through product and process development assistance, technology transfer, access to equipment and a wide industry network. Located within the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute, the Center has direct access to a number of industry experts who can provide customized solutions to Georgia manufacturers and give them the opportunity to test new technologies before implementing costly process changes. For more information, visit http://manufacturing.georgiainnovation.org.
The Georgia Center of Innovation for Manufacturing offers the following services:
• Access to university-level research and
development
• Expedited product commercialization
• Manufacturing process and systems
development
• Industry-specific business intelligence
• Access to technical college workforce training
programs
Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics
(COIL): The Center of Innovation for Logistics is
the leading statewide resource for fueling logistics
industry growth and global competitiveness.
The Center works to address the needs and
opportunities of companies of any size involved in
logistics and freight transportation – both providers
and heavy consumers of logistics services. The
Georgia is home to some of the world’s top research and technology resources. These resources are dedicated to keeping Georgia’s manufacturers, especially in the advanced manufacturing industry, on the leading edge of productivity advancements.
Center provides industry knowledge and technical
expertise, connections to state resources in
research and innovation, and joins together an
extensive cross-sector industry network. For more
information, visit www.GeorgiaLogistics.com.
Georgia Tech’s Institute for Robotics and
Intelligent Machines: Through integrated
research across many disciplines and campus
units, Georgia Tech develops innovative solutions
for manufacturing, healthcare and first responders,
as well as for a variety of other critical areas,
including defense and service applications.
Using state-of-the-art facilities and working with
strategic partners, the center improves society
by investigating novel robotic technologies that
enhance the lives of everyone.
TECHAMERICA FOUNDATION
“Cyberstates”
GEORGIA RANKS:
Source: TechAmerica Foundation, “Cybertstates,” 2013
4thFastest-Growing Tech State
5thin Internet & Telecommunications
Services Employment
10thin Engineering Services Employment
13thNationwide in High-Tech Employment
Advanced Manufacturing-Related Companies Locate In-House Innovation Centers Close to High-Tech Talent
In 2013, AT&T opened the AT&T Foundry at Tech Square, located on Georgia Tech’s campus. This new innovation center helps independent developers, venture capital firms and startups develop new applications for AT&T’s network.
“ We are here in Atlanta, because innovation is here. We’re here in Atlanta because there’s a great entrepreneurial mindset.”
Ralph de la Vega, President and CEO of AT&T Mobilitty
Source: “Atlanta’s ‘Innovation Culture’ Drew AT&T Foundry Development Center,” 8.27.2013
In 2012, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America established the Panasonic Automotive Innovation Center in Midtown Atlanta.
“ [...] There are over 13,000 technology companies employing nearly 200,000 technology workers in Atlanta, so what better location to open our Innovation Center! Another driving factor for Panasonic Automotive to locate the Innovation Center in the Technology Square area was our interest to enhance our partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology. [...] We feel both partnerships will provide Panasonic Automotive a continuing advantage in our development of the next generation of in-vehicle multimedia infotainment systems.”
Tom Gebhardt, President, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America.
Source: “Panasonic to Establish Auto Innovation Center in Atlanta” Panasonic News Portal, 1.25.2013
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GTRI and GTMIGeorgia Tech’s Research Institute fosters technology transfer.
Formerly the Manufacturing Research Center (MARC), Georgia Tech’s new Manufacturing Institute (GTMI) has expanded to include researchers from all Georgia Tech’s colleges, the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2), and the Georgia Tech Research Institute. With access to academic expertise and cutting-edge equipment, GTMI offers manufacturers the help they need to excel in the marketplace. More than 70 percent of GTMI’s 400,000 square feet of space and state-of-the-art core facilities is paid for by private industry working with GTMI. It includes:
Precision Machining: Researching and applying technologies for enhanced productivity, part quality, difficult-to-machine features, and machine tool utilization of precision finishing processes.
Sustainable Design: Developing materials, processes, and systems for implementing and operationalizing sustainability.
Supply Chain and Logistics: Optimize the design and integration of supply chain processes, infrastructure, technology, and strategy.
Additive Manufacturing: Using innovative direct digital manufacturing to improve cost structure and delivery lead-time in creating mechanical parts and electronic devices.
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) works closely with the advanced manufacturing industry in developing advanced performance and feature technology. The institute is involved in e-safety projects as well as transportation structure research. GTRI supports approximately $100 million in research yearly for more than 200 clients in industry and government. GTRI laboratories include the Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced Systems Laboratory (ATAS) which specializes in engineering, fabrication and testing of aerospace, transportation and advanced systems. For additional information visit www.gtri.gatech.edu.
Factory Information Systems: Developing, testing, and launching innovative software and technology that boosts manufacturing efficiency.
Model-based Systems Engineering: Applying software and electronics innovations to create analytic models that predict system performance, optimize system parameters.
Ultra-lightweight, Energy Efficient Materials and Structures: Using rigorous experimental and modeling R&D to advance and mature technology in aerospace, biomedical, defense, energy, and industrial equipment.
Supply Chain and Logistics: Applying scientific principles to optimize the design and integration of supply chain processes, infrastructure, technology, and strategy including developing new analysis, design and management tools, and concepts and strategies.
The Predictive Analytics Laboratory: Leveraging real-time condition monitoring data to improve change detection, diagnostics and prognostics of modern day manufacturing and service systems.
Source: Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute website, www.manufacturing.gatech.edu
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The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech has turned out more than 130 science and technology companies since 1986 – nearly a third of which have been represented on the public markets through IPOs or acquisitions.
ATDC has been recognized by BusinessWeek, Inc., and Forbes magazines as among the nation’s top nonprofit incubators. Since 1999, ATDC companies have attracted more than a billion dollars in venture capital funding.
UBI Index“University Business Incubators 2013”
1. Rice Alliance For
Technology and EntrepreneurshipRice University, Houston, U.S.
2. VentureLab
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, U.S.
3. UB Technology
Incubator University at Buffalo Sate University of New York, U.S.
4. NDRC LaunchPad
Various universities, Ireland
4T. SETsquared
Various universities, U.K.
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Professional SupportResearch institutes promote technology-based solutions for the automotive industry.
Georgia’s Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute
Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2) is charged with growing Georgia’s economy by providing technology-driven solutions to the state’s businesses and communities. Institute professionals have more than 80 years of combined experience working with automotive manufacturers. BMW, Daimler-Chrysler, Freudenberg-NOK, Honda, Meritor and Cummins Engine are some of the Institute’s clients. The services offered by EI2
reflect the changing automotive industry and include:
• Lean transformation
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and TX 16949 implementation
• Energy audits
• Environmental management system implementations
• Plant layouts
• Failure mode and effects analysis
• Measurement systems analysis
EI2 Helps Automotive Supplier Implement Lean Principles
Groove-Pin, a manufacturer of engineered fasteners for various industries including the automotive industry, needed to improve on-time performance and set-up times. In March 2010, EI2 lean specialists visited Groov-Pin to assess the company’s needs and recommended a series of kaizen events. After changes were implemented, on-time performance improved by nearly one-third to 94 percent; eight-hour and four-hour set-ups were cut to 50 and 30 minutes, respectively; production and sales increased; and new jobs were added.
“Georgia Tech has helped us do in less than a year the things that we tried to do for years and couldn’t get done. The proof is in the pudding. On-time performance is up, lead times are beginning to go down and setups are now being done in a fraction of the time. That’s measurable.”
Scott Bunn, Operations Manager, Groov-Pin Corp.
Source: “Newnan Manufacturer Competes by Improving On-time Performance, Cutting Set-Up Time,” Georgia’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Enterprise Innovation Institute, 2.3.2011
Scott Bunn, Groove-Pin’s Operations Manager, and Sam Darwin, EI2
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Professional Groups and Trade Associations
Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association (GAMA) www.gama-georgia.org
Equipment and Tools Institute www.etools.org
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) www.autoalliance.org
International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) www.oica.net
American Welding Society (AWS)* www.aws.org
Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) www.autoalliance.org
Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)* www.afe.org
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) www.nam.org
Association of Global Automakers www.globalautomakers.org
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) www.nada.org
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association www.aftermarket.org
National Biodiesel Board (NBB) www.biodiesel.org
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) www.aftermarket.org/segments/awda
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)* www.sae.org
Center for Automotive Research (CAR) www.cargroup.org
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)* www.sme.org
Diesel Technology Forum www.dieselforum.org
Southeastern Fastener Association (SEFA)* www.thesefa.com
Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) www.truckandenginemanufacturers.org/
*These organizations have chapters in Georgia
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Ports and Air
Atlanta has long been the transportation center of the Southeast. With well-maintained highway systems connecting areas around the state to the rest of the nation, products made in Georgia are never far from their markets. Two major rail systems crisscross the state, and two major ports, Savannah and Brunswick, enable manufacturers and processors to quickly ship to domestic and global customers. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport keeps businesses in the Southeast connected to global customers and partners.
Georgia’s transportation infrastructure is world-class.
Georgia’s Airports
• 80 percent of the nation’s major consumer markets are within a two-hour flight of Atlanta.
• Georgia has two international airports, Savannah and Atlanta. Seven additional airports provide commercial passenger service around the state.
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest in passenger volume.
• Hartsfield-Jackson has 1.2 million square feet of cargo handling space and 2 miles of mechanized conveyors.
Georgia’s Ports
• Savannah is the second-largest container port on the East Coast and is the fourth-largest in the U.S.
• Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island facility is the nation’s second-largest auto port for imports and first for imports of new vehicles.
• The ports have dedicated rail facilities and direct long-haul access.
• Savannah’s exports of automotive equipment increased by 76 percent between 2008 and 2012.
• Port expansions and improvements totaling $1 billion are planned over the next 10 years, including a $550 million deepening of the Savannah River channel allowing for larger ships coming through the Panama Canal to the East Coast.
Port Profile: Colonel’s Island in Brunswick
For the auto industry in the Southeast, the Port of Brunswick means getting lots of product to market very quickly. The Port of Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island Facility ranks third busiest in the U.S. for total roll on/roll off cargo and second for the import of such cargo, processing close to 637,000 auto units in FY 2013. In 2009, Mercedes-Benz opened its new import processing center at Brunswick, its South Atlantic Hub. This processing center handles an average of 40,000 auto units per year. BMW is also a major customer, moving an estimated 35,000 auto units through the port.
The following facilities are present at Colonel’s Island:• Auto Processors (5 companies serving the port) - Mercedes Benz - BMW of North America - Amports - Atlantic Vehicle Processors - International Auto Processing (IAP)• Auto Trucking Lines (16 companies)• Auto Manufacturers (8 companies) - Glovis America - Porsche Cars of North America Inc. - BMW of North America - Jaguar Cars - SAAB Cars USA Inc. - Land Rover North America - Volkswagen of America Inc. - Volvo Cars of North America
Toyota Exports First Toyota Venzas Through Port of Brunswick
On May 2, 2013, the first Toyota Venzes set sail for Russia and Ukraine through the Port of Brunswick. The Toyota Venzas are produced in Georgetown, Kentucky.
“The export of American-built Venzas to Russia and Ukraine further solidifies Toyota’s commitment to establishing its U.S. manufacturing operations as a key supplier of vehicles for global markets. We are proud to partner with the Georgia Ports Authority and all other parties involved, and are grateful for their support of this
initiative.”
Corinne Akahoshi, National Manager of Marine Logistics Operations, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.
Sources: “First Toyotas shipped from Georgia to Russia, Ukraine,” Georgia Ports Authority Press Release, 5.2.2013
The Port of Brunswick handles approximately 10 percent of all U.S. roll on/roll off trade, and 12 percent of U.S. RO/RO imports.
• Cordele Inland Port is the newest addition to Georgia’s growing port system. The Cordele facility offers a direct 200-mile rail route to Savannah’s Garden City terminal and providing customers direct access to 38 weekly shipping services.
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Georgia’s Highway Systems
• Well-maintained, non-toll interstate system
• 80 percent of nation’s consumer markets are within a two-day drive time
• Four major interstates, I-75, I-85, I-20 and I-95 connect the state to the rest of the Southeast and U.S.
Georgia’s Intermodal Facilities Make it Happen
Georgia’s world-class intermodal facilities strategically located around the state enable importers and exporters to quickly and efficiently move products from ocean carrier, to rail to truck. Georgia’s intermodal facilities have some of the fastest transition times in the United States. Major intermodal facilities in Georgia include:
• CSX Hulsey Rail Yard, Atlanta
• Norfolk Southern Inman Rail Yard, Atlanta
• CSX Savannah Yard, Savannah
• Norfolk Southern James D. Mason ICTF,
Garden City
• CSX Fairburn Industry Yard, Fairburn
(Metro Atlanta)
• Norfolk Southern Whitaker Rail Yard, Austell
(Metro Atlanta)
• CSX Chatham ICTF, Garden City (Near Savannah)
• Norfolk Southern Savannah
Superior Highway Access to the Southeast and the Midwest from Georgia Ports
Road and RailGeorgia’s road and rail systems move products quickly to markets.
Port of Brunswick Becomes Southeast Gateway to OEM
In May 2013, Subaru chose Brunswick to be its gateway into the Southeastern U.S. and will soon import five Subaru models to be distributed to an area covering North Carolina to Florida.
“We liked what we saw. We liked what we heard from other manufacturers. We’re very much about quality. We’re very much about ensuring that our customers have a little different vehicle.”
Larry Strug, National Transportation Manager, Subaru
Sources: “Brunswick is Subaru’s Gateway to Southeast,” Georgia Ports Authority Press Release, 5.23.2013
Automotive-related companies in Georgia can rely on the state’s robust transportation linkages to run their logistics operations efficiently. Georgia’s two deepwater ports in Savannah and Brunswick are accessible by truck and by rail. Both OEMs and suppliers can depend on the delivery of their products in a timely manner.
Georgia’s Rail Systems
• 4,700 miles of track, service to 500 communities
• CSX and Norfolk Southern each operate more than 80 freight trains in and out of Atlanta daily
• Six major intermodal facilities: four in Atlanta, one in Brunswick and one in Savannah
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Pro-Business State
Statutory Incentives
Automotive manufacturing companies in Georgia are often eligible for a variety of tax credits and sales tax exemptions. The state’s job tax credit program grants credits for job creation that may be applied against the state’s corporate income tax. Other tax credits including those tied to capital investment, employee training and child care are also available. See the listing to the right for major tax credit programs and major tax exemptions in Georgia. For detailed information on tax exemptions, credits and other state incentives, please visit the Publications page of SelectGeorgia.com.
Right-to-Work State
As mentioned earlier, Georgia is a right-to-work state. Georgia has maintained this status since 1947. Fewer than half of the states in the U.S. grant workers right-to-work protection.
Employment-at-Will State
Hiring/firing flexibility according to current employment regulations:
Georgia has no employment laws which are more stringent or restrictive than those at the federal level. Georgia is an employment-at-will state. In the absence of a written contract and in compliance with federal employment laws, employers in Georgia are able to exercise their own hiring and dismissal decisions; state laws make no provisions for wrongful discharge.
Doing business in Georgia is easy and profitable.
Georgia is a pro-business state. An aggressive incentives program, favorable tax rates, favorable conditions for employers, and programs to accelerate the permitting and development process make Georgia the right place to start and grow a business.
Georgia’s Tax Credit Programs
Rapid Permitting and Site Availability
One-Stop Permitting: Georgia offers a consolidated state environmental program with delegated authority from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for issuance and enforcement of federal permits. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issues or denies all permits required by state and federal environmental protection legislation when a facility is being located in the state. One-stop permitting enables prospective industries to obtain expedited required permits.
• Job Tax Credit• Quality Jobs Tax Credit• Mega Project Tax Credit• Investment Tax Credit• Optional Investment Tax Credit• Small Business Growth Tax Credit• Port Activity Tax Credit• Mass Transit Tax Credit• Wood Residuals Tax Credit• Clean Energy Tax Credit• Retraining Tax Credit• Education Tax Credit• R&D Tax Credit• Child Care Property Tax Credit
• Qualified Child Care Property Tax Credit
Georgia’s Major Tax Exemptions
• Property • Freeport Inventory Property • Energy Used in Mfg. Sales • Industrial Materials Sales • Packaging Materials Sales• Mfg. Machinery Sales • Primary Material Handling Equipment Sales• Pollution Control Equipment Sales • Computer Hardware and Software Sales• Custom Computer Software Development• Clean Room Equipment Sales• Telephone Services Sales
• Electricity as Raw Material
AREA DEVELOPMENT“Top States for Doing Business”
1. Texas
2. GEORGIA
South Carolina (tie)
4. Alabama
5. North Carolina
Source: “Top States for Doing Business 2013,” Area Development, Summer 2013
SITE SELECTION“Top U.S. Business Climates”
1. GEORGIA
2. North Carolina
3. Texas
4. Ohio
5. Tennessee
Source: “Top U.S. Business Climates,” Site Selection magazine, November 2013
SITE SELECTION“Top Competitive States”
1. GEORGIA
2. Tennessee
3. Texas
4. Louisiana
5. North Carolina
Source; “Top Ten Competitive States of 2013,” Site Selection magazine, May 2014
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The GUARANTEED READY FOR ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT (GRAD) site evaluation is a new program established by Georgia Allies in an effort to enhance economic development opportunities in the state of Georgia. Sites that meet GRAD standards have met infrastructure and environmental-related requirements and are ready for development.
GRAD sites :• have been submitted by a local community or
economic development applicant and selected for review;
• have had their applications reviewed by a professional third party;
ID Site Name County
1 Augusta Corporate Park Richmond
2 Brooks County Industrial Park Brooks
3 Buster Bassford Business Park Lowndes
4 Carbondale Business Park Whitfield
5 Cedartown North Business Park - Phase 2 GRAD Site Polk
6 Central GA Business & Technology Park Upson
7 Cherokee 75 Corporate Park Cherokee
8 Gateway Industrial Centre Hall
9 Hayestone Brady Business Park Stephens
10 Highland 75 Bartow
11 Interstate Centre Bryan
12 Jefferson Distribution Center Jackson
13 Kingsland Commerce Park Camden
14 Meridian 75 Logistics Center Monroe
15 Middle GA Corporate Center West Houston
16 Miller Business Park Lowndes
17 Muscogee Technology Park FTZ Muscogee
18 Pecan Grove Industrial Park Dougherty
19 Screven County Industrial Park GRAD Site Screven
20 Sofkee Industrial Site Bibb
21 South Cook Industrial District Cook
22 Stanton Springs Newton
23 Stone Business Park McDuffie
24 Temple Industrial Park - Phase II Carroll
25 Toombs Corporate Center at US 1 Toombs
26 Tradeport East Liberty
27 Tradeport West Liberty
28 University Parkway Manufacturing and Research Site Barrow
29 Westside Business Park LowndesSource: www.georgia.org, Georgia Power Community & Economic Development SelectGeorgia.com, October 2013
Georgia’s Guaranteed Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) Sites, 2013
Available SitesGeorgia communities develop and maintain “shovel-ready” sites.
• have been validated as meeting standards showing that they are at an advanced state of readiness for development and use by prospects based on a third-party review.
The GRAD Certification of a given site is valid for a period of 24 months (unless certain conditions change, such as acquisition of the site by an industry) and can be renewed indefinitely by completing a successful review of updated information. The GRAD program is administered by a third party, BFPC LLC, a Norcross, Georgia firm, experienced in site selection and economic development consulting.
" GRAD Sites
Automotive Manufacturers with 50+ Workers!
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Kia
The Southeast is Home to More than 1,060 Automotive CompaniesThe automotive industry in the Southeast is thriving.
Three new Southeastern assembly plants employ more than 7,000 workers.
Kia site, West Point, Georgia Toyota site, Blue Springs, Mississippi Volkswagen site, Chattanooga, TennesseeSource: KIA website Source: Toyota Press Room Source: Volkswagen Group of America Photo Gallery
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Automotive Manufacturers with 50+ Workers
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List of Automotive Companies in the SoutheastThe automotive industry in the Southeast is thriving.
Number of Automotive Employees and Companies by State
State Employment*Number of
Companies*
Alabama 49,389 201
Florida 13,231 73
GEORGIA 40,385 296
Mississippi 17,390 52
North Carolina 36,223 124
South Carolina 50,737 139
Tennessee 57,924 180
Total: 265,279 1,065
Industry Description EmploymentNumber of
Companies*
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories 77,699 374
Motor Vehicles and Passenger Car Bodies 52,341 63
Tires and Inner Tubes 19,149 26
Plastics Products, Not Elsewhere Classified 11,074 63
Automotive Stampings 9,692 43
Truck and Bus Bodies 6,634 34
Electrical Equipment for Internal Combustion Engines 6,414 18
Public Building and Related Furniture 4,122 13
Transportation Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified 3,643 10
Ball and Roller Bearings 3,388 9
Top Industry Groupings in the Southeast, Based on Employment 157 different industry classifications are represented in the database
Southeastern Automotive Companies, Listed by State and by Company Name (50 or More Employees)
* includes recent announcements Source: Georgia Power Community & Economic Development Industry Database, 2013
Company Product or Service Employment County
GEORGIA (Sorted by Employment)
22: Textile Products
Apache Mills Inc. Automotive floor mats made of purchased wire 520 Gordon
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Tires for light trucks, SUVs and commercial vehicles 258 Walton
Propex Operating Co. LLC Backing for automotive carpets and other auto related applications 200 Catoosa
Milliken & Co. Air bags, tire cording, performance related products 150 Troup
Dorsett Industries LP Automobile floor coverings 100 Whitfield
Lyle Industries Inc. Molded floor covering, interior trim, floor mats 100 Whitfield
Racemark International LLC Floor mats, trunk mats, seat covers and seat vests 100 Gordon
Specialty Yarn & Converting Hose yarns 90 Newton
Quality Finishings of Georgia Carpet finishing 50 Gordon
26: Paper and Allied Products
Hollingsworth & Vose Co. Engine filtration papers 120 Pulaski
28: Chemicals and Allied Products
Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. Automotive plastic coatings 85 Gwinnett
Lawter Inc. Oil or alkyd vehicle or water thinned paints; plastics materials and resins 83 Appling
Lehigh Technologies of Georgia Rubber powders for tires 70 Gwinnett
30: Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products
Toyo Tire USA Corp Manufacturing and Distribution Tires for light trucks, SUVs and commercial vehicles 750 Bartow
Freudenberg - NOK Gaskets, plastic precision moldings, oil seals, and valve steam seals 635 White
Thomson Plastics Inc. Custom injection molded plastic products for the automotive industry and other industries 325 McDuffie
Hanil E-Hwa Co. Ltd. Automotive interior plastic parts, door trim 225 Troup
PIOLAX Corp. Plastic and metal fasteners and precision strings for automotive industry 220 Cherokee
Freudenberg - NOK Rubber oil seals 200 Troup
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Company Product or Service Employment County
IMS-Gear Inc. Plastic injection gear wheels 200 Hall
3M Company Automobile body plastic filler for aftermarket industry 200 Fulton
ITW DaeLim USA Injection molded interior and exterior assemblies for automotive industry 200 Troup
Pirelli Tire LLC Tires for cars, trucks, and motorcycles 175 Floyd
Parkway Products Inc.Precision plastic injection molding, interior trims, safety restraints, seat belts, steering wheels, etc. Miscellaneous mold making and precision molding for the health care and packaging industries
175 Cobb
Vernay Manufacturing Inc. Plastic valves 155 Spalding
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions Tread rubber 140 Spalding
Woodbridge Foam Corp. Foam products for the automotive industry 135 DeKalb
Beaver Manufacturing Co. Chemically treated industrial yarns 125 Newton
Flambeau Corp. Injection molded plastic auto parts, coolant bottles, ductwork, etc. 110 Morgan
Hanil E-Hwa Co. Ltd. Automotive interior plastic parts, door trim 108 Troup
MG International Inc Molded precision plastic auto parts 87 Paulding
Preferred Rubber Compounding Corp. Tires and inner tubes 80 Haralson
Pak-Lite Inc. (PLI) Automotive gaskets and parts, protective film applications 80 Gwinnett
ITW DaeLim USA Injection molded interior and exterior assemblies for automobiles 80 Troup
MollerTech LLC Plastic interior assemblies for the auto industry 80 Elbert
Preferred Rubber Compounding Corp. Tires and inner Tubes 75 Haralson
EVCO Plastics Truck interior cab components and exterior lights to HVAC and under the hood engine parts 70 Gordon
Engineered Textile Products Rubber mats and matting 63 Gordon
Maxxis International USA Tires 60 Gwinnett
Pretty Products LLC Vulcanized rubber and vinyl floor mats 60 Troup
Silgan Plastics Corp. Plastic bottles for personal care, food, health care, household and automotive markets 60 Gwinnett
Enplas USA Inc. High-precision engineered plastic products for the automotive, electronics, office automation, optical devices industry 56 Cobb
GMB Plastics Inc. Custom injection molded components for the medical, agricultural, industrial and automotive industries 50 Forsyth
32: Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products
Wheelabrator Group Custom-designed shot peening and surface preparation surfaces 101 Troup
Elan Technology Inc. Glass, ceramics, and glass ceramic composites 52 Liberty
33: Primary Metal Industries
Novelis Inc. Aluminum sheet for automotive bodies 350 Fulton
Bonnell Aluminum Custom aluminum extrusions for the automotive industry 231 Coweta
TI Automotive Systems Motor vehicle plastic fuel systems and parts 225 Hart
Hoover Precision Products Chrome and stainless steel balls for automotive and aerospace industries 190 Forsyth
Panduit Corp. of GA Electric wiring components 185 Forsyth
Superior Essex Inc. Single and multimode fiber cables 185 Fulton
Kongsberg Automotive Inc. Nonferrous automotive wire and cable 115 Emanuel
VMC Specialty Alloy LLC/Vista Metals Corp. Standard and custom aluminum-lithium products for aerospace, defense, auto-motive and commercial customers 60 Bartow
34: Fabricated Metal Products
Sewon America Inc. Stamped components and decorative trim 912 Troup
HL-A Co. Ltd. Door and ignition locks, door handles for automobiles, zinc die-castings/ injection molds 660 Carroll
Franklin Aluminum Co. Inc. Aluminum extrusions 460 Heard
American BOA Inc. Flexible metal hoses for exhaust systems, thermal compensators, among other automotive components 350 Forsyth
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Company Product or Service Employment County
SRG Global Inc. Chrome plated automotive parts 310 Newton
DONGWON Metal Co. LTD. Automotive stampings 300 Meriwether
voestalpine Pressed parts in the body-in-white segment and structural components 220 Bartow
SAFA LLC Electric wires, ultra-fine magnet wire, insulated wire, wiring harnesses 175 Troup
Stemco Rome Stamps metal for the trade, motor vehicle brake systems and parts, special dies & tools 150 Floyd
Nakanishi Manufacturing Corp. Hydraulic, plate, diaphragm and centrifugal clutches, metal retainers, plastic retainers, stamped inner and outer rings and modular units 130 Clarke
Sanderson Industries Inc. Metal stamped automotive products 125 Fulton
Oneda Corp. Precision metal stamping for automotive, medical and consumer electronics industries 100 Muscogee
Peterson American Corp. Coiled and flat springs for power train, chassis and body applications 98 Clarke
Fanello Industries Inc. Stamped blanks for automotive, lawn and garden, HVAC industries 85 Franklin
Shiloh Industries Inc. Stamped automotive products 80 Jackson
Dixien LLC Automotive stampings 80 Clayton
Swift Atlanta Inc. Custom precision sheet metal for telecommunications and electronics industries 63 Gwinnett
DeKalb Tool & Die Inc . Automotive and commercial stampings; metalworking dies 50 DeKalb
35: Machinery, Except Electrical
WIKA Instrument Corp. Sensors for mobile hydraulic applications 600 Gwinnett
Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America Co. Parts for variable displacement type car air-conditioning compressors 320 Jackson
TD Automotive Compressor Georgia LLC Displacement compressors for the automotive industry 300 Jackson
SKF USA Inc. Deep grove ball bearings 255 Hall
Koyo Bearings USA LLC Ball and roller bearings 173 Lumpkin
The Timken Company Ball and roller bearings 173 Lumpkin
Suhner Mfg. Corp. Flexible shafts for automotive transmissions 160 Floyd
Perkins Shibaura Engines LLC Internal combustion engines 150 Spalding
Murata Electronics North America Inc. Automotive electronics, resonators, capacitors, resistors, electronics and electronic parts 105 Cobb
Peerless-Winsmith Inc. Speed changers and drives 74 Hall
36: Electronic and Other Electrical Equipment and Components, Except Computer Equipment
Panasonic Automotive Systems of America Car audio systems 600 Fayette
Exide Technologies Batteries for transportation industry and industrial uses 270 Fulton
ELESYS North America Inc. Automotive electronic safety systems 270 Gwinnett
SAFT America Inc. Automotive batteries 205 Lowndes
Fiamm Energy LLC Starter batteries 150 Burke
TDK Components USA Inc. Capacitors, electronic automotive components 130 Fayette
Piedmont Automotive Products High current switches and resistors for automotive HVAC systems 75 Habersham
Southern Switches Corp. High current switches and resistors for automotive HVAC systems 50 Lumpkin
37: Transportation Equipment
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Automotive assembly plant 3,000 Troup
Blue Bird Corp. Truck and bus bodies 1,500 Peach
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp USA Distribution Center Golf cars and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) 1,000 Coweta
Club Car Inc. Golf carts, various off-road vehicles, electric on-road vehicles 1,000 Columbia
Decostar Industries Automotive exterior and interior systems 800 Carroll
Johnson Controls Automotive seating and interior electronics 750 Harris
E-Z-GO Golf carts, utility vehicles, industrial vehicles, commercial shuttles 750 Richmond
Mobis Georgia Front-end modules, front-rolling chassis modules, rear-chassis modules 680 Troup
Mando America Corp. Automotive brakes, steering and suspension systems 660 Meriwether
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Company Product or Service Employment County
Cottrell Inc. Stacked vehicle transport trailers 550 Hall
Honda Precision Parts of Georgia LLC Automatic transmissions 500 Haralson
ZF Industries Inc. Motor vehicle transmissions 460 Hall
TRW Automotive Braking and suspension products for the automotive industry 450 Hall
Mando America Corp. Automotive brakes, steering and suspension systems 426 Meriwether
Lund International Inc. Ventvisors, hood shields, floor mats, automotive accessories 400 Gwinnett
Shiroki North America Inc. Window regulators and door frames 386 Whitfield
F&P Georgia Manufacturing Inc. Suspension related functional components 366 Floyd
Hyundai Dymos Automotive seats 350 Troup
Powertech America 6-speed automatic transmissions 331 Troup
Hitachi Automotive Systems Stamped metal automobile body parts 330 Walton
Daehan Solutions Georgia LLC NVH parts and interior components 300 Troup
Leggett & Platt Inc. Vehicle interior shelving, vehicle mounts truck accessories 300 Fulton
Inalfa Roof Systems Vehicle roofing systems 300 Cherokee
TI Automotive Systems Fluid carrying systems; powertrain and plastic tank systems 280 Bartow
Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing Motor vehicle brake systems and parts 270 Newton
Jefferson Southern Corp. Assembles motor vehicle chassis, automotive stamping 230 Polk
Supreme Corp. Specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies, buses, and armored vehicles 225 Pike
Tenneco Inc. Motor vehicle shock absorbers (ride control manufacturing) 225 Hart
Kautex Inc. Motor vehicle windshield wiper systems 205 Franklin
Nissin Brake Georgia Inc. Brake systems 200 Walker
Yachiyo of America Plastic fuel tanks and sunroofs 200 Carroll
Great Dane Trailers Various types of trailers and truck bodies 200 Bulloch
Neaton Rome Inc. Motor vehicle steering mechanisms; hardware 178 Floyd
Erdrich Unformtechnik Metal parts and subassemblies for the automotive industry 178 Laurens
Sejong Georgia LLC Muffler and exhaust systems 176 Troup
Gill Industries Inc. Seat, interior, and precision metal stamping assemblies 156 Dade
Lexington Insulators Molded rubber components for automotive electrical systems 150 Pickens
Suzuki Mfg. of America Corp. All terrain vehicles 130 Floyd
Great Dane Trailers Truck trailers; industrial trucks and tractors 125 Chatham
Eaton Corp. Motor vehicle engines and parts 116 Clarke
Global Powertrain Systems Automotive powertrain systems 100 Coweta
Daewon America Automotive suspension bars and coils 100 Troup
Arising Industries Inc. Custom made cargo trailers 100 Jeff Davis
Plastic Omnium Fuels and emissions-control systems, body components and modules 80 Gwinnett
Lund International Inc. Ventvisors, hood shields, floor mats, automotive accessories 80 Gwinnett
Bosal Industries Georgia Exhaust systems and parts 70 Franklin
Lark United Manufacturing Inc. Truck Trailers 70 Coffee
Mr. Golf Carts Inc. Golf carts distribution 70 Burke
Morgan Corp. Truck bodies and parts 60 Bartow
OTR Wheel Engineering Inc. Tires, wheels and rubber tracks 60 Floyd
Caterpillar Inc. Mini excavators and small track-type tractors 55 Oconee
Kyungshin Lear Wiring harnesses 50 Troup
Dexter Axle Co. Trailer axles 50 Jasper
Clark-Cutler-McDermott Co. Molded and flat die-cut acoustical insulation and natural fiber-based interior trim components for the auto industry 50 Walker
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39: Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
YKK USA Inc. Various fasteners for automotive seating and interior 650 Bibb
YKK USA Inc. Fasteners, zippers, hook & loop, pull straps, ISO-marker buttons, seat belt buttons, plastic hardware 92 Cobb
47: Transportation Services
Hyundai Glovis Co. Vehicle processing 250 Troup
Hyundai Glovis Co. Inventory management for Kia; logistics and supply chain 225 Troup
50: Wholesale Trade Durable Goods
Morgan Thermal Ceramics Ceramic fiber insulation blankets for the Automotive industry 550 Richmond
PAI Industries Inc. Engine components, turbochargers, exhaust parts and other automotive parts 215 Gwinnett
Robert Bosch Corp. Distribution Center Automotive aftermarket parts 160 Fulton
Hella Inc. Distribution Center Automotive lighting and electronics 85 Fayette
Ford Motor Co. Parts Distribution Center Auto parts distribution 70 Henry
51: Wholesale Nondurable Goods
Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. Automotive plastic coatings 115 Hall
55: Automotive Dealers
Porsche Cars North America Inc. Headquarters and distribution location 150 Fulton
ALABAMA (Sorted by Employment)
22: Textile Products
CVG Alabama Cotton automotive seat cover cloth 400 Calhoun
25: Furniture and Fixtures
TS Tech Alabama LLC Automobile seats 670 Marshall
CRH North America Inc. Vehicle furniture; seat adjustment systems 442 Chilton
Johnson Controls Automotive seats 300 Tuscaloosa
Bridgewater Interiors Inc. Auto seats 250 Calhoun
30: Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products
Michelin North America Inc. Car tires 1,413 Tuscaloosa
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Auto and light truck tires 1,400 Etowah
Federal-Mogul Corp. Gaskets and sealing devices 643 Limestone
Michelin North America Inc. Auto and light truck tires 550 Houston
SCA Inc. Injection molded products 410 Lee
Federal-Mogul Corp. Chassis and steering components 350 Marshall
SJA Inc Injection molded products; vehicle spoilers and interior consoles 340 Tallapoosa
Rainsville Technology Inc. Plastic injection molded auto parts 325 De Kalb
KwangSung America Plastic hoses and sun visors 321 Tallapoosa
Rehau Inc. Processed plastic components for motor vehicles 300 Cullman
McGriff Industries Inc. Automotive tire rebuilding and retreading service; over the road trucking 276 Cullman
HS Automotive Alabama Inc. Rubber automobile hose 270 Coffee
Hanil E-Hwa Interior Systems Plastic automotive parts; interior trims 250 Dallas
Fehrer Automotive North America LLC Molded foam parts and seat pads 240 Etowah
Daehan Solutions Alabama LLC Noise control equipment 200 Lowndes
International Automotive Components Group Custom injection molding 180 Calhoun
INZI Controls Alabama Inc. Injection and blow molded automotive parts 155 Coffee
Wooshin USA Plastic molds and precision parts 150 Chambers
Mitchell Plastics Automotive plastic products 120 Madison
Nypro Custom injection molding 105 Houston
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Company Product or Service Employment County
Price Rubber Corp. Rubber belting; automotive tire recapping service 100 Montgomery
EFP Corp. Shape molding; foam products 100 Morgan
Kumi Manufacturing of Alabama Inc. Injection molded plastic products 94 Chilton
Flex-n-Gate Plastics and metal stamping 75 Jefferson
NCI Mfg. Gaskets 70 Jackson
Decatur Plastic Products Inc. Injection molded products 50 Etowah32: Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products
AGC Automotive Americas Automotive glass 405 Shelby33: Primary Metal Industries
Grede Cast and forged metal for automotive applications 368 Escambia
Grede Cast and forged metal for automotive applications 158 Shelby
Grede Cast and forged metal for automotive applications 155 Jefferson
Grede Cast and forged metal for automotive applications 155 Shelby
Thermalex Inc. Titanium profile extrusion 150 Montgomery
Grede Cast and forged metal for automotive applications 105 Perry
Grede Cast and forged metal for automotive applications 90 Dallas
New Process Steel Sheet metal products; metal service center 80 Jefferson
Aleris Specification Alloys Specification alloys in ingot, sow, and molten-aluminum form for the automotive industry 65 Saint Clair
Dura-Cast Inc. OEM zinc castings for automotive industry 55 Coffee
Worthington Steel Co. Flat rolled steel 50 Morgan34: Fabricated Metal Products
Smart Alabama LLC Stamped automotive products and metal stampings; inner panels 700 Crenshaw
Kamtek Inc Stamped automotive products 600 Jefferson
A-Jin USA Metal stamping body parts 460 Chambers
Topre America Corp. Automotive press products 400 Cullman
DONGWON Metal Co. LTD. Automotive stampings 300 Crenshaw
American Trim Specialty finish and forming 300 Cullman
HL-A Co. Inc. Door locks, ignition locks, side mirrors and door handles 256 Dallas
Gestamp Alabama Inc. Metal parts for vehicles such as body panels, hinges and suspension units 250 Jefferson
Guyoung Tech USA Automotive metal stampings 250 Conecuh
Thermasys Corp. Welded tubing products, automotive and heat exchange products; radiators 250 Montgomery
Yachiyo Manufacturing of AL Stamped automotive products 220 Saint Clair
Jay Mid-South LLC Metal automotive seat frames 180 Etowah
Stamped Products Inc. Automotive metal stampings 170 Etowah
Prince Metal Stampings USA Stampings, engine and structural parts 153 Etowah
Choice Fabricators Inc. Metal fabricators 150 Etowah
Vulcan Electro Coatings Inc. Production quantity automotive parts painting service 150 Shelby
ISE Innomotive Systems U.S. Inc. Automotive stampings, front and rear end modules 120 Tuscaloosa
Precision Strip Inc. Metal service center 100 Talladega
Fleetwood Metal Industries Metal stamping 100 Talladega
United Plating Metal finishing 90 Madison
Commercial Spring and Tool Company Ltd. Metal stamped parts and tool and die assemblies 75 Chambers
SaeHaeSung Alabama Corp. Welding and stamping parts 75 Covington
T&C Stamping Metal stamping 74 Limestone
Dixie Metalcraft Inc. Plate metal fabricator 58 Madison
Ridgeview Industries Precision stamping 50 Madison
Precoat Metals Coil coating, laminating, slitting 50 Jefferson
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Southeastern Anodizing Co. Inc. Aluminum fabricating, finishing and anodizing 50 Chilton35: Machinery, Except Electrical
Altec Industries Inc. Lift trucks; digger derricks; overhead cranes 500 Jefferson
NACCO Materials Handling Group Component parts for lift trucks 485 Lamar
Halla Climate Systems Alabama Corp. HVAC units, front end modules 400 Macon
NTN-Bower Corp. Precision bearings; transportation equipment 250 Marion
Donaldson Co. Inc. Internal combustion engine air intake filters; truck mufflers 200 Macon
ATAP Inc. Industrial trucks and tractors; motor vehicles and car bodies 145 Calhoun
Altec Industries Inc. Lift trucks; digger derricks; overhead cranes 141 Jefferson
Mangas Tool & Die Inc. (Pace) Tool and die and fixtures 76 Colbert
Gadsden Tool Inc. Dies and tools 70 Etowah
Brewton Iron Works Inc. Machine shop, jobbing and repair services 59 Escambia
Yesac Alabama Corp. Automation machinery, pallets and racks 56 Elmore36: Electronic and Other Electrical Equipment and Components, Except Computer Equipment
Toray Carbon Fibers America Carbon fibers 320 Morgan
Johnson Controls Automotive electrical equipment 156 Calhoun
Tris USA Inc. Electronic equipment; internal combustion engines 150 Limestone
Transportation & Safety Tech Automotive wiring harnesses 88 De Kalb37: Transportation Equipment
Honda Motor Company Automotive assembly plant 4,500 Talladega
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Automotive assembly plant 3,000 Montgomery
Mercedes-Benz US International Automotive assembly plant 3,000 Tuscaloosa
Toyota V8 and V6 engines for Tundra and Tacoma pickup trucks 1,025 Madison
North American Lighting Inc. Automotive signal lamps 810 Colbert
Nemak USA Inc. Motor vehicle cylinder heads 707 Talladega
SL Alabama LLC Auto lighting parts and systems 674 Tallapoosa
Mobis Alabama Motor vehicle body components and frames 669 Montgomery
North American Bus Industries Assembles all types of complete buses 650 Calhoun
Hwashin America Corp. Chassis and drive train auto body parts 555 Butler
BASF Corp. Auto catalysts, new emission systems, stationary source catalysts 533 Madison
BASF Catalysts LLC Catalytic converter systems 533 Madison
Mando America Braking, steering and suspension systems 426 Lee
KTH Parts Industries Inc. Stamped and welded automotive parts 400 Cherokee
Webb Wheel Products Inc. Brake drums, wheel hubs, rotors and spoke wheels for trucks, tractors, trailers, and buses 400 Cullman
Motion Industries Inc. Automobile parts and supplies; hydraulic equipment 386 Jefferson
Heil Environmental Truck bodies including refuse and recycling collection vehicles 383 De Kalb
Borbet Alabama Inc. Motor vehicle wheels 375 Lee
Tape Craft Corp. Webbing materials and sew assemblies for automotive interior applications 350 Talladega
Inteva Products LLC Closure, interior, and roof systems 340 Etowah
Lear Corp. Motor vehicle seating; interior trim manufacturing 320 Montgomery
Fontaine Trailer Co. Steel and composite platform trailers 306 Winston
Navistar Diesel-Alabama Manufacturers medium and heavy trucks and mid-range diesel engines, V6, V8, MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 300 Madison
Benteler Automotive Corp. Motor vehicle manifolds; stamped automotive products, chassis systems 300 Lee
Hanil USA Tubes for brake and power steering fluid 300 Elmore
ZF Industries Inc Speed drives, chassis, etc. 275 Tuscaloosa
Alabama Cullman Yutaka Technologies Torque conductors, exhaust systems 265 Cullman
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= Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
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Matsu Alabama Inc. Auto metal stamping and welded components 260 Madison
Fontaine Trailer Co. Lowbed trailers 250 Winston
Seohan Auto USA/Seohan Driveshaft USA Front and rear axels 230 Lee
Alto Products Corp. AL Motor vehicle transmission housings or parts 200 Escambia
Pyongsan America Inc. Discharge hose pipe assembly 200 Lee
Eissmann Group Auto dashboards and leather components 180 Saint Clair
Recticel North America Inc. Interior trim and window encapsulation 180 Tuscaloosa
Sanoh America Inc. Brake and fuel lines 176 Jackson
Pha Body Systems LLC Door modules 165 Montgomery
WKW-Erbsloeh North America Inc. Aluminum parts 160 Saint Clair
Daewon America Automotive suspension bars and coils 150 Lee
Hoerbiger Automotive Comfort Systems Hydraulic systems, brake parts (two locations) 150 Lee
Whitesell Corp. Fasteners, cold formed parts and stampings for auto industry 150 Colbert
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Semi truck trailers; vehicle bodies; automotive chassis 150 Coffee
Inteva Products LLC Motor vehicle parts and accessories 140 Tuscaloosa
Sejong Alabama LLC Exhaust system components 140 Lowndes
Faurecia Automotive Seating Automotive seating 135 Tuscaloosa
Hysco America (Hyundai) Steel coil and sheeting for chassis and auto body parts 126 Butler
Syncro Corp. Motor vehicle brake systems and parts; electromagnetic brakes 120 Marshall
Amtech LLC Fiber reinforced plastic and composite molding for the automotive industry 110 Elmore
ILJIN Alabama Wheel bearings and chassis 108 Russell
Daedong Hi-Lex of America Door hardware systems 106 Chambers
Rausch & Pausch LP Automotive parts 105 Lee
Lear Corp. Motor vehicle seating and interior trim manufacturing 100 Tuscaloosa
DAS North America Inc. Automotive seat components 100 Montgomery
MDT Armor Corp. Armored cars 95 Lee
Excellance Inc. Assembles complete ambulances 85 Limestone
Leehan America Air cleaners, canisters, fuel filters and air elements 85 Chambers
HFI LLC Automotive parts and machinery 80 Marshall
Warren Manufacturing Inc. Truck and trailer bodies 80 Jefferson
Eberspaecher North America Exhaust systems 70 Tuscaloosa
M-Tek Inc. Interior trim 70 Autauga
Faurecia North America Seat assemblies 68 Tuscaloosa
Daeil USA Corp. Steering suspensions and brake systems 68 Chambers
Hanwha L&C Alabama Motor vehicle parts and accessories 60 Lee
Better Built Trailers Inc. Trailer equipment; auto chassis 60 Winston
Brose Inc. Door and window systems 56 Tuscaloosa
M-Tek Inc. Interior trim 54 Talladega
Tw-Fittings-NA LLC Motor vehicle wheels 53 Tuscaloosa
Electricfil Corp. Powertrain electronic components systems 50 Limestone
Lear Corp. Wire harnesses 50 Dallas
Ready Built Transmissions Transmissions 50 Montgomery50: Wholesale Trade Durable Goods
O'Neal Steel Metal service center 300 Jefferson
Bermco Aluminum Secondary aluminum smelting; aluminum alloy 100 Jefferson
Chowel Weldparts Inc. Impact beams 100 Crenshaw
CoilPlus Alabama Inc. Metal service center 69 Limestone
= Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
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FLORIDA (Sorted by Employment)
22: Textile ProductsCerex Advanced Fabrics Inc. Specialty nonwoven nylon spunbond fabrics for the Automotive industry 124 Escambia
30: Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics ProductsFluid Routing Solutions Inc. Rubber hose; motor vehicle parts and accessories 250 Marion
TI Group Automotive Systems Rubber and plastics automotive hose and beltings 200 Seminole33: Primary Metal Industries
Hydro Aluminum Precision Extruded aluminum tubing components and systems, including drawn tubing for automotive applications 274 Brevard
Coleman Cable Inc. Steel wire and related products 70 Miami-Dade34: Fabricated Metal Products
Florida Production Engineering Stamped metal automobile moldings or trim 300 Volusia
Microflex Automotive Flexible metal products such as expansion joints and engine exhaust connectors 150 Volusia
RDSS Manufacturing Inc. Metal plate fuel tanks and toolbox combos 100 Taylor
Pyramid Mouldings Custom roll-formed products, light stampings, fabricated extrusions, powder coating and assemblies 91 Clay
Southern Spring and Stamping Inc. Springs and stampings 50 Sarasota35: Machinery, Except Electrical
Pall Life Sciences Inc. Automotive filtration products 200 Escambia
Champion Parts Inc. Auto related machinery 70 Pasco36: Electronic and Other Electrical Equipment and Components, Except Computer Equipment
Jabil Circuit Inc. Automotive control systems and modules 1,700 Pinellas
CompuLink Corp. Cable assemblies and wiring harnesses 601 Pinellas
Stoneridge Inc. Electrical equipment for engines 500 Manatee
Johnson Controls Automobile and marine batteries 200 Hillsborough
KB Electronics Inc. Variable-speed motor controls 160 Broward
JL Audio Inc. Automotive stereo speakers 130 Broward
Class 1 Inc. Custom electronic instrumentation for emergency vehicles 100 Marion
ETCO Inc. Terminal boards, boots and insulators for the Automotive industry 100 Manatee
MICROMO Electronics Precision components 85 Pinellas
Paneltronics Inc. Instrument and switch panels 80 Miami-Dade
Sun Microstamping Technologies Electrical automotive components and assemblies 70 Pinellas
AMETEK Inc. Motors and generators 50 Polk37: Transportation Equipment
E-One Inc. Assembles complete fire department vehicles; specialty motor vehicle bodies 1,200 Marion
Key Safety Systems Air bags 580 Polk
Delphi Corp. Automotive components, integrated systems and modules 575 Tallahassee
Coupled Products LLC Components and cables for ABS braking systems and hybrid vehicles 500 Escambia
Dura Automotive Systems Inc. Motor vehicle parts and accessories, glass products 500 Duval
Wheeled Coach Industries Inc. Assembles complete ambulances 420 Orange
Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles LLC Specialty trailers, trucks and vans 300 Pinellas
Federal-Mogul Corp. Gaskets 300 Broward
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. Custom fire trucks, apparatus and equipment 285 Manatee
Metra Electronics Corp. Motor vehicle body components and frames; automotive electrical equipment 260 Volusia
IDEAL Worm gear and specialty hose clamps 250 Saint Johns
Pylon Manufacturing Corp. Motor vehicle windshield wipers and rubber inserts 200 Broward
GT Technologies Valvetrain components for gas and diesel engines 200 Leon
United Welding Services Inc. Truck storage carriers, tailgate caps and protectors, spare parts 190 Taylor
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Cold Air Distributors Warehouse of Florida Automotive air-conditioning parts 170 St Lucie
Eckler Industries LLC Automotive fiberglass parts 160 Brevard
Rally Manufacturing Inc. Automotive accessories such as floor mats and wiper blades 150 Miami-Dade
Rally Manufacturing Inc. Automotive accessories such as floor mats and wiper blades 130 Miami-Dade
Eastern Industries Inc. Aluminum casting, small to medium size components for car and truck manufacturers 100 Bay
FloMet LLC Precision, high-volume metal components 100 Volusia
Navistar Service center 80 Sumter
EZ Truck Services Motor truck trailers 80 Lee
Square One Armoring Services Complete armored car 76 Miami-Dade
America's Body Platform and stake, landscaper and dry-freight van bodies; cutaway vans; and van interiors 60 Hillsborough
Standard Motor Products Inc. Automotive aftermarket parts 59 Orange
Steeda Autosports Inc. Automotive and truck aftermarket parts 55 Broward
Wolverine Advanced Materials Seals and gaskets 54 Lake
Scorpion Performance Inc. Automotive aftermarket engine components and assemblies for high performance and racing applications 51 Marion
Stamm Manufacturing Traffic and sign trucks, truck and trailer accessories 50 St Lucie
AAMP of America Car audio electronics 50 Pinellas
Enkei Florida Inc. Aluminum automotive wheels 50 Duval
Superchips Inc. Tuners designed to provide additional horsepower to computer-controlled gaso-line- and diesel-powered cars and light trucks 50 Seminole
Toucan Industries Inc. Automotive aftermarket parts 50 Broward
Enkei Florida Inc. Aluminum wheels 50 DuvalMISSISSIPPI (Sorted by Employment)
25: Furniture and FixturesFaurecia Automotive Seating Automobile seats 300 Bolivar
28: Chemicals and Allied ProductsValspar Corp. Automotive paint finishes 100 Pearl River
30: Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics ProductsCooper Tire & Rubber Co. Steel belted radial tires 1,200 Lee
M-Tek Inc. Door trim panels, rear shelf, trunk trim, dash insulators and plastic injection trim 527 Madison
Toyota Interior and exterior plastic components 120 Panola34: Fabricated Metal Products
Caterpillar Inc. Remanufactured diesel engine component parts 220 Prentiss
Tower Automotive Operations Stamped automotive products 200 Lauderdale
Ice Industries Stamped suspension components, structural components, body-in-white, brackets and seat frames 200 Grenada
Energy Conversion Systems Stamped automotive products; automotive wiring harness sets; electrical equipment 150 Rankin
Mississippi Tank & Mfg. Compressed gas tanks, transport trailers, pressure vessels and steel storage 135 Forrest
Unipress USA Stamped metal automobile body parts 130 Scott
Union Spring & Mfg. Automobile springs; metal forming machine tools 80 Pontotoc35: Machinery, Except Electrical
BorgWarner Highly-engineered components and systems for powertrain applications 650 Yalobusha
Hol-Mac Corp. Fluid power cylinders, hydraulic or pneumatic; automotive related machinery 350 Jasper
Worthington Cylinders Corp. Aluminum and steel impact parts 211 Union
Warren Inc. Dumb truck bodies, hydraulic hoists and cylinders, spreaders 120 Covington
Screw Conveyor Corp. Hydraulic truck dumpers 70 Montgomery
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36: Electronic and Other Electrical Equipment and Components, Except Computer EquipmentLuvata Grenada LLC OEM coils 2,000 Grenada
Multicraft International LP Automotive electrical equipment; engineering services 75 Rankin
Chahta Enterprise Automotive wire harnesses 60 Jones37: Transportation Equipment
Nissan North America Inc. Automotive assembly 5,000 Madison
Toyota Automotive assembly 2,000 Union
Caterpillar Inc. Motor vehicle engines and parts 600 Alcorn
Delphi Corp. Automotive electrical equipment and plastic power distribution system components 425 Lincoln
Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi Stamped parts, body weld parts and plastic parts 400 Lee
Diversity-Vuteq LLC Plastic component parts 375 Union
Tower Automotive Operations Motor vehicle body components and frames; stamped automotive products 200 Madison
Toyota Boshoku Mississippi LLC Seats, door trim, and interior components 200 Itawamba
Pioneer Inc. Performance automotive parts such as clutch components, control cables, engine parts, flywheels, ring gears and transmission parts 135 Lauderdale
TCI Automotive Inc. Industrial and automobile racing torque converters and transmissions 125 Benton
Parker Hannifin Corp. Power take-off systems 120 DeSoto
Paccar Inc. Engine manufacturing facility 100 Lowndes
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Distribution center for aftermarket Automotive products 100 De Soto
Griffin Inc. Armored route trucks, tandem axle trucks, military vehicles, fully-armored over-the-road tractors 82 Marshall
Moeller Products Co. Inc. Motor vehicle parts and accessories 80 Washington
Tbei Tishomingo Acquisition Bodies and platforms for dump trucks 80 Tishomingo
Systems Automotive Interiors Seats, door trim, and interior components 74 Itawamba
Diversity-Vuteq LLC Plastic component parts 55 Union
Trailboss Trailers Inc. Heavy-equipment trailers 50 Noxubu49: Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
Systems Electro Coating Electrocoating services 50 Madison51: Wholesale Nondurable Goods
Warren Oil Co. Wholesale fuels, lubricants, and greases 50 WarrenNORTH CAROLINA (Sorted by Employment)
17: Construction and Special Trade ContractorsJanesville Acoustics Acoustical and thermal fiber insulation for automotive applications 83 McDowell
22: Textile ProductsInternational Automotive Components Auto interiors 340 Stanly
Viscotec Automotive Products Manmade automotive fabric 220 Burke
Mc Murray Fabrics Inc. Automotive, industrial and apparel knitted fabrics 100 Moore
Highland Industries Inc. Automotive safety systems such as airbag fabrics, racing harnesses 70 Guilford
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Woven webbing; motor vehicle parts and accessories 65 Guilford23: Apparel and Other Finished Products Made from Fabrics and Similar Materials
Chatham Borgstena Auto Textile Automotive seats covers 100 Surry25: Furniture and Fixtures
Johnson Controls Automobile storage batteries 500 Forsyth
Syntec Inc. School bus seats 105 Guilford28: Chemicals and Allied Products
LORD Corp. Adhesives and sealants 250 Wake
Camco Manufacturing Inc. Automotive parts for recreational vehicles 188 Guilford30: Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Tires 2,800 Cumberland
= Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
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Bridgestone Firestone North America Passenger and light truck tires 2,000 Wilson
Henniges Automotive North Carolina Sealing systems for automotive industry 400 Rockingham
Lydall Thermal Acoustical Inc. Fibrous pads for the inside dashes for car and the exterior dashes, thermal and acoustic barriers 222 Yadkin
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions Retreaded tires for medium to heavy-duty trucks 200 Granville
Central Carolina Products Inc. Custom injection molding 200 Alamance
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Tire molds 170 Iredell
Mack Molding Co. Custom injection moldings 170 Iredell
Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. Mechanical automotive rubber products 168 Wayne
Radiator Specialty Co. Automotive chemicals including brake cleaners, diesel fuel additives, lubricants and degreasers 130 Union
Uchiyama America Inc. Automotive seals 125 Wayne
Wilbert Plastic Services Injection molded components 90 Cabarrus
RDH Tire & Retread Co. Automotive tire rebuilding and retreading service 80 Rowan
Hibco Plastics Inc. Foamed plastic insulation and cushioning products 60 Yadkin
Steele Rubber Products Inc. Weatherstripping for windshields, doors, windows, hoods, and trunks 50 Catawba
ETIMEX USA Inc. Custom blow molded components and assemblies for automotive industry 50 Mecklenburg32: Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products
PCC Airfoils LLC Castable nonclay refractories 53 Lee33: Primary Metal Industries
Grede Low to medium-volume ductile iron products for heavy truck/diesel engines 370 Montgomery
Sypris Technologies Kenton Inc. Forged and machined components 300 Burke
Consolidated Metco Inc. Aluminum castings for heavy duty trucks and trailers 300 Union
Scotland Manufacturing Inc. Stampings in cold rolled and tin plate steel 100 Scotland
Consolidated Metco Inc. Structural plastic components for trucks and trailers 100 Haywood34: Fabricated Metal Products
Continental Automotive Systems Stamped metal automobile body parts; motor vehicle parts and accessories 500 Henderson
GKN Driveline North America Pressed-steel structural assemblies, modules, and chassis systems 385 Lee
Stabilus USA Gas springs and hydraulic vibration dampers 300 Gaston
Roush & Yates Racing Engines Ferrous automotive forgings including crankshaft, engine and axle 100 Iredell
Amesbury Group Inc. Textile Division Weather stripping 92 Iredell
Baumann Springs USA Inc. Compression and extension springs, wire retainers for auto wheel covers 85 Mecklenburg
Truck Equipment Manufacturing Co. Truck tanks 80 Mecklenburg
Curtis Screw Co. Inc. Screw machine products; motor vehicle parts and accessories 75 Mecklenburg
Horizon Tools Inc. Automotive specialty tools 70 Guilford
Roush & Yates Racing Engines Ferrous automotive forgings including crankshaft, engine and axle 55 Iredell35: Machinery, Except Electrical
NACCO Materials Handling Group Lift trucks 780 Pitt
ASMO Greenville of North Carolina Fluid power motors 450 Pitt
Altec Industries Inc. Truck-mounted services, utility line, and forestry bodies 350 Granville
ASMO North Carolina Inc. Blower, power seat, and power window motors, pinch sensor assemblies 320 Iredell
The Timken Co. Bearings 257 Rutherford
Ingersoll-Rand Co. Internal combustion engines parts and accessories 200 Moore
BRP US Inc. Lost foam castings for automotive industry 100 Mitchell
Standard Tools & Equipment Co. Auto lifts, paint booths, pulling posts 80 Guilford
Moore's Machine Co. of Chatham Automobile parts; machine shop 80 Chatham
AUTEC Inc. Car wash systems 75 Iredell
Engine Systems Inc. Diesel engines 60 Edgecombe
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36: Electronic and Other Electrical Equipment and Components, Except Computer EquipmentGKN Driveline North America Pressed-steel structural assemblies, modules, and chassis systems 500 Alamance
Keihin Carolina System Tech Automotive electrical equipment 423 Edgecombe
GKN Driveline North America Pressed-steel structural assemblies, modules, and chassis systems 400 Person
General Electric Co. Circuit relays, industrial trucks and tractors, switchgear 300 Orange
Baldor Dodge Reliance Power transmission components 200 Buncombe
BorgWarner Design and supply of cooling systems for SUVs and trucks 200 Henderson
Cooper Bussmann Inc. Automotive fuses, blocks and holders 150 Wayne
Patriot Performance Materials Industrial armatures 82 Lee37: Transportation Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America Truck assembly plant 2,055 Rowan
Volvo Truck North America Inc. Specialty motor vehicle bodies 1,414 Guilford
Daimler Trucks North America Stamping, metal fabrication and sub-assembly of cab and chassis parts 1,300 Gaston
Daimler Trucks North America School buses 1,294 Guilford
AW North Carolina Inc. Motor vehicle transmissions 900 Durham
Purolator Filters NA LLC Automotive filters 850 Cumberland
Mack Trucks Inc. Heavy duty trucks 800 Guilford
Meritor Inc. Gearing, input shafts and axle housings for commercial trucks 800 Henderson
Continental Automotive Systems Brakes 600 Burke
NGK Ceramics USA Inc. Ceramic filters used in exhaust systems 600 Iredell
Stanadyne Corp. Motor vehicle engines and parts 450 Beaufort
Mickey Truck Bodies Inc. Aluminum side-loading bodies and trailers 400 Guilford
GKN Driveline North America Motor vehicle gears; iron or steel forgings 400 Catawba
Arvinmeritor Inc. Large truck transmissions and clutches 380 Robeson
ZF Lemforder Corp. Transmissions, steering systems, chassis components and complete axle systems and modules 357 Catawba
Eaton Corp. Automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls 325 Cleveland
Eaton Corp. Engine components and transmission control products 320 Person
Engineered Sintered Components Automotive components using metal powder 301 Iredell
Consolidated Metco Inc. Aluminum castings; aluminum die castings; motor vehicle fuel systems and parts 300 Swain
AP Exhaust Products Inc. Motor vehicle exhaust mufflers 300 Wayne
Stanadyne Corp. Motor vehicle fuel systems and parts 300 Onslow
Wix Filtration Corp LLC Automotive filters 300 Gaston
American Emergency Vehicles Emergency vehicles 250 Ashe
Magneti Marelli Powertrain USA Gasoline; diesel and multi-fuel engine control systems; gearboxes 250 Lee
Cataler North America Corp. Automotive catalysts 211 Lincoln
MGM Brakes motor vehicle brake systems and parts 210 Cherokee
DesignLine USA LLC Alternative fuel transit vehicles 200 Mecklenburg
Commercial Vehicle Group Truck cabs assembly 200 Cleveland
Affinia Wix Filtration Products Automotive filters 200 Gaston
Magna Composites Automotive components 200 Rowan
AB Interconnect Electric connectors and sensors for land-based defense vehicles 185 Johnston
Godwin Manufacturing Co. Inc. Truck dump bodies, hoists, rollback carriers and platforms 180 Sampson
VT Hackney Route delivery vehicles 160 Beaufort
Metaldyne Corp. Internal combustion engines 159 Pitt
Daimler Trucks North America Medium-duty trucks 150 Gaston
= Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
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Boston Gear Transmission components 150 Mecklenburg
FCC North Carolina LLC Motor vehicle clutches 140 Scotland
Carolina Forge Co. LLC Ball bearings, air bearings, bearing cups 130 Wilson
Wix Filtration Corp. LLC Motor vehicle filters 120 Gaston
Atkinson International Inc. Motor vehicle air brakes 100 Gaston
BorgWarner Turbochargers and dampers 100 Buncombe
Rostra Precision Controls Inc. Customized and universal electronic aftermarket cruise control systems, parking assists, automotive lumbar supports 100 Scotland
Atkinson International Inc. Automotive brakes 100 Gaston
Dill Air Controls Products LLC Tire valve cores 95 Granville
Haldex Inc. Motor vehicle brake systems and parts; mechanical power transmission equipment 87 McDowell
Southco Industries Inc. Truck bodies 85 Cleveland
Oiles America Corp. Oil-less bearings, die components, and sintered vent products 75 Cabarrus
Xceldyne Technologies LLC Titanium valves and valvetrain components 70 Davidson
A M Haire Body Co. Inc. Truck bodies and parts 60 Davidson
Standard Motor Products Inc. Automobile oxygen sensors 59 Wilson
A&A Truck & Auto Center Inc. Light to industrial-duty towing and recovery vehicles 55 Mecklenburg
Strutmasters Automotive struts and springs 50 Person39: Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
Aplix Inc. Hood and loop fastening systems for automotive interiors 230 Mecklenburg50: Wholesale Trade Durable Goods
Bepco Inc. Heavy-duty trucking components 80 ForsythSOUTH CAROLINA (Sorted by Employment)
22: Textile ProductsSAGE Automotive Interiors Inc. Automotive boy cloth and headliners 350 Greenville
SAGE Automotive Interiors Inc. Automotive boy cloth and headliners 324 Abbeville
SAGE Automotive Interiors Inc. Automotive boy cloth and headliners 175 Abbeville
Rug Barn Inc. Manmade broad woven fabric mill; motor vehicle air cleaners 130 Abbeville
Trelleborg Coated Systems Engineered fabrics and textile processing for automotive uses 98 Spartanburg23: Apparel and Other Finished Products Made from Fabrics and Similar Materials
Color-Fi Inc. Custom engineered and specialty fibers 230 Sumter
Suminoe Textile of America Woven and nit fabric for automotive industry 200 Cherokee
Kawashima Textile USA Inc. Automobile seat covers 166 Kershaw26: Paper and Allied Products
Sonoco Products Co. Molded foam components for the automotive industry 2,000 Darlington28: Chemicals and Allied Products
Lanxess Corp. Rubber chemicals for tire manufacturers 400 Berkeley
Atotech USA Inc. Printed circuit board, plating, auto 190 York
EMS-Chemie North America Inc. Fibers for automotive seating 100 Sumter30: Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products
Michelin North America Inc. Automobile and earthmover tires 2,200 Lexington
Michelin North America Inc. Automobile tires 1,300 Greenville
Michelin North America Inc. Semi-finished products 1,300 Anderson
Bridgestone Firestone North America Passenger and light truck tires 1,200 Aiken
Michelin North America Inc. Truck and bus tires 952 Spartanburg
Faurecia Interior Systems USA Plastic injection molding and automotive interior trim 700 Laurens
Zeus Industrial Products Inc. Tubing extrusions for the automotive industry 400 Orangeburg
Dayco Products LLC Plastic and rubber timing belts, tensioners, pulleys, dampers 325 Barnwell
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Company Product or Service Employment County
Gates Corp. Automotive belts, tensioners, hoses, water pumps and power steering 300 Berkeley
Inergy Automotive Systems LLC Plastic fuel systems, energy and fluid storage technologies for the automotive industry 277 Anderson
Wilbert Plastic Service Injection molded plastic products; motor vehicle parts and accessories 241 Calhoun
Wilbert Plastic Services Injection molded plastic products; motor vehicle parts and accessories 200 Pickens
Mack Molding Co. Injection moldings 185 Spartanburg
Dayco Products LLC Plastic and rubber timing belts, tensioners, pulleys, dampers 150 Colleton
Lear Corp. Automotive seating 150 Spartanburg
Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. Greenhouse, roof ditch and wind lace moldings 120 Spartanburg
Friedrichs & Rath Inc. Finished injection molded plastic products 110 Anderson
Fukoku America Inc. Plastic products for auto industry 110 Laurens
Michelin North America Inc. Semi-finished products 100 Anderson32: Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products
Guardian Industries Corp. Solar management glass, panoramic sunroofs, blacklites and liftgates 308 Chester
Lang-Mekra North America LLC Motor vehicle mirrors 300 Fairfield33: Primary Metal Industries
Nucor Steel-Berkeley Steel for Automotive industry 900 Berkeley
Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Aluminum sheet and strip 120 Greenwood
Spartanburg Steel Products Automotive stampings and assembling services 515 Spartanburg
Drive Automotive Industries of America Stamped automotive products; motor vehicles and car bodies 500 Greenville
US Engine Valve Engine valves 300 Oconee
Sargent metal Fabricators Sheet metal fabrication and lean assembly services for the automotive industry 75 Anderson
Hansen International Inc. Motor vehicle hardware 65 Lexington
Diversified Coating Systems Automotive paints 60 Greenville
The Timken Co. Bearings 800 Cherokee
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Roller bearings, engine components, rocker arms, tripod rollers and roller assemblies for automotive industry 800 York
The Timken Co. Ball and roller bearings; metal stampings; motor vehicle parts 700 Anderson
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Bearings and bearing components 500 York
The Timken Co. Bearings 480 Union
Wix Filtration Corp LLC Internal combustion engine oil filters; motor vehicle parts and accessories; 450 Dillon
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Roller bearings and motor elements 342 York
Koyo Corp of USA Automotive ball bearings 300 Richland
Caterpillar Inc. Small hydraulic cylinders for construction vehicles 135 Sumter
Bellwright Industries Inc. Metal cutting and polishing lathes 135 Berkeley
Oilmen's Equipment Custom built truck tanks 75 Spartanburg
American Metric Corp. Power transmission components 60 Laurens36: Electronic and Other Electrical Equipment and Components, Except Computer Equipment
Johnson Controls Storage batteries; motor vehicle parts and accessories 300 Oconee
Showa Denko Carbon Inc. Synthetic graphite for automotive friction materials 200 Dorchester
Prettl Electric Corp. Internal combustion engine harness wiring sets 180 Greenville
Sumter Metal Products Lead acid storage batteries 100 Sumter
Alternator Exchange Automotive alternators 55 Spartanburg37: Transportation Equipment
BMW Manufacturing Co. Automotive assembly plant 7,000 Spartanburg
Robert Bosch LLC Diesel and gasoline fuel injector products and abs brake systems 2,000 Dorchester
Robert Bosch LLCOxygen sensors as well as engine management components, including electronic throttle bodies, integrated air fuel modules, and transmission control modules
2,000 Anderson
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ZF Transmissions Automatic transmissions 1,200 Laurens
Honda Motor Company All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and engine assembly plant 850 Florence
DAA Draexlmaier Automotive of America Electronic systems and components for automobiles 650 Spartanburg
Freightliner Custom Chassis Chassis for motorhomes, school and shuttle buses, and walk-in delivery vans 640 Cherokee
Plastic Omnium Injection molded bumpers 621 Anderson
BorgWarner Transfer cases and torque management devices for all-wheel drive for passenger cars, crossover vehicles, SUVs and light trucks 600 Oconee
KEMET Electronics Corp. Capacitors for electric drive vehicles 550 Greenville
YH America LLC Automotive and power steering and air conditioning components 480 Pickens
Behr Heat Transfer Systems Inc. Radiators and radiator shells and cores 405 Charleston
Associated Fuel Pump Systems Motor vehicle fuel pumps; pumps and pumping equipment 400 Anderson
R.E. Phelon Company Inc. Die cast flywheels and custom cast parts 384 Aiken
Safety Components Fabric Techs Automotive air bag fabrics 365 Greenville
Champion Laboratories Inc. Filters and filtration product for heavy-duty trucking 350 York
Highland Industries Automobile seat belts and air bags 343 Chesterfield
ZF Industries Inc. Motor vehicle steering mechanisms 339 Spartanburg
American Lafrance LLC Emergency vehicles 300 Berkeley
Baldor Electric Co. Mechanical transmission power transmission products, drives and generators 300 Greenville
Meritor Inc. Brakes, brake components, axle dressing 300 York
American Eagle Wheel Corp. Aluminum automobile and truck wheels 250 York
Cummins Turbo Technologies Motor vehicle engines and parts 250 Charleston
IFA Rotorion Motor vehicle drive shafts 250 Charleston
Federal-Mogul Corp. Extended-life brake friction products for OEMs 250 Orangeburg
Hengst North America Automotive filters 241 Kershaw
Avm Industries LLC Gas springs 240 Marion
CeramTec North America Ceramic components for automotive applications 225 Laurens
Roechling Automotive USA LLP Automotive systems solutions, components and modules 219 Spartanburg
Sew-Eurodrive Inc. Gear motors, drive electronics, drive-based automation systems 210 Spartanburg
Newman Technology South Motor vehicle parts and accessories 205 Aiken
Getrag Precision Gear Co. LLC Motor vehicle gears 200 Charleston
Performance Friction Corp. Automotive braking systems 200 York
Gestamp Automotive metal components and structural systems 200 Union
McKechnie Vehicle Components Stainless steel trim rings, wheel covers, center caps and stainless steel claddings 170 Newberry
Center Manufacturing Diameter tubes, fuel tanks, fluid-level indicators 160 Greenwood
Alfmeier Corp. Motor vehicle fuel systems and parts 150 Greenville
Griffin Thermal Products Inc. Motor vehicle radiators 150 Anderson
Parker Hannifin Corp. Gaskets, seals, washers, spliced ring and long length extrusions 150 Spartanburg
Alfmeier Corp. Fuel products, engine and seating systems 150 Greenville
Trucast Inc. Wheels for turbo chargers 140 Newberry
Mergon Corp. SORE fuel tanks (Small Off Road Engines) 130 Anderson
Mancor Inc Custom steel fabrications 125 Kershaw
Ox Bodies Inc. Dump truck beds 125 Marlboro
ASWA Inc. Automotive aftermarket parts 120 Dorchester
Proterra Inc. Alternative fuel buses 120 Greenville
Pierburg Inc. Water, oil and vacuum pumps 110 Greenville
JTEKT Automotive Steering systems and driveline components 109 Greenville
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Transaxle Manufacturing of America Transaxles for tractors and sport utility vehicles 102 York
GSP North America Co. Inc. Motor vehicle axles 100 Spartanburg
Perfection Hy-Test Co. Inc. Motor vehicle water pumps; street car starting equipment; automotive alternators 100 Darlington
Komatsu America Corp. Construction vehicles 100 Newberry
Daimler Sprinter van assembly 99 Charleston
Woodward Governor Co. Auto and aircraft parts 98 Greenville
JBE Inc. Auto components, warehousing and distribution 95 Darlington
Richmond Gear High performance ring and pinion sets 75 Pickens
IAC Automotive interior solutions 75 Spartanburg
TWL Precision Ltd Precision machined components for automotive industry 70 Charleston
Kaydon Corp. Bearings, power transmission equipment 65 Sumter
PBR Columbia LLC Brake calipers, park brakes, brake modules 60 Lexington
Recticel North America Inc. Adhesive transfer tape, cloth tape, vinyl tape, dashboard skins 59 Greenville
American Metric Corp. Power transmission components 57 Laurens
Zeuna Starker Mufflers and exhaust systems 50 Spartanburg87: Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management and Related Services
Michelin North America Inc. Provides research and development services specializing in automobile tires 960 GreenvilleTENNESSEE (Sorted by Employment)
22: Textile ProductsIAC Automobile floor coverings 433 Robertson
BCE Investment Co. Inc. Manmade auto fabric; motor vehicle parts and accessories; truck and bus bodies 50 Davidson23: Apparel and Other Finished Products Made from Fabrics and Similar Materials
Avantech Manufacturing LLC Auto fabric trimmings 126 Maury25: Furniture and Fixtures
Johnson Controls Automobile seats 600 Rutherford
Kongsberg Automotive Inc. Seat comfort systems, driver and motion-control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products 350 Gibson
Lear Corp. Automobile seats 263 Hamblen
ARJ Manufacturing LLC Automobile seats 185 Madison
Bridgestone Firestone North America Foam auto seat cushions and absorbing pads 153 Dickson26: Paper and Allied Products
Advanced Labelworx Inc. Printed labels for automotive components 90 Anderson29: Petroleum Refining and Related Industries
Spectrum Lubricants Corp. Lubricating oils 200 McNairy30: Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Products
M-Tek Inc. Finished injection molded plastic products 819 Coffee
Bates LLC Auto parts and synthetic rubber products 800 Perry
Tennessee DTR Inc. Automotive anti-vibration rubber products 710 Greene
Bridgestone Firestone North America Tires and rubber related products 593 Davidson
Tepro Inc. Automotive rubber products 507 Franklin
Akebono Brake Corp. Automotive stamping 500 Montgomery
SRG Global Laminated plastics; motor vehicle parts and accessories; glass products 371 Lauderdale
Hutchinson Sealing Systems Inc. Body sealing, fluid transfer, and transmission systems; bodywork parts 305 Hawkins
ABC Group Fuel Systems Inc. Plastic automotive parts such as fluid transfer, fluid management, interior and exterior systems 300 Sumner
SRG Global Laminated plastics and glass products 280 Dyer
Specialty Tires of America Inc. Specialty tires for farming, mining and heavy equipment vehicles 250 Unicoi
Tennessee DTR Inc. Automotive rubber anti-vibration parts 210 Claiborne
= Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
SOUTH CAROLINA (Sorted by Employment) continued
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Johnson Controls Foam rubber automotive seat cushions 200 Giles
Baxter Enterprises Trunk sills, trunk lid centers, d-pillars, top shoulders 150 Franklin
Zanini of Tennessee Inc. Interior and exterior trims, wheel trims 137 Franklin
PML Inc. Rubber automotive products 125 Henry
PML Inc. Rubber products for automotive industry 125 Henry
Daramic LLC Battery separators for automotive industry 120 Sullivan
Bridgestone Firestone North America Passenger, light truck, truck and bus tires 100 Rutherford
Bridgestone Firestone North America Truck and bus tires 100 Warren
Takahata Precision America Plastic moldings for the automotive components 100 Scot
M-Tek Inc. Finished injection molded plastic products 80 Rutherford
Polymer Industrial Products Co. Tire bladders, curing bladders, turn-up bladders, and a host of custom rubber products 75 Sullivan
Diversatech Plastics Group LLC Injection molded plastic products 65 Franklin32: Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products
Carlex Glass Co. Original automotive glass parts 410 Monroe33: Primary Metal Industries
Parthenon Metal Works Steel tubing 260 Rutherford
Huf North America Automotive Zinc die-cast products 200 Greene
TI Group Automotive Systems Steel pipe and tubes 180 Greene
P&E Distributors Automotive parts and components 83 Davidson
Koide Tennessee Automotive stampings 50 Blount34: Fabricated Metal Products
Shiroki North America Automotive stamping 700 DeKalb
Unipres USA Inc. Stamped metal automobile body parts 600 Sumner
SFI of Tennessee LLC Stamped automotive products; miscellaneous metalwork 500 Shelby
Suburban Mfg. Co. Hot water and gas heaters and spark ignition systems for recreational vehicles 450 Rhea
Quality Industries Inc. Automotive components and sub-assemblies 400 Rutherford
Shiloh Industries Inc. Stamped automotive products 300 Dickson
Orchid International Metal and laminated stampings, automotive assemblies and die castings 250 Wilson
Modine Mfg. Co. Heat exchangers, condensers and components; motor vehicle radiators 235 Lawrence
Acument Global Technologies Fasteners, automotive ball studs and cold formed specialty parts 146 Van Buren
GREER Stop Nut Threaded fasteners and platings for transportation industry 115 Davidson
Eastern Plating Inc. Electroplating services for Automotive industry 115 Cocke
Powder Cote II LLC Coating and metal forming services for the automobile industry 110 Anderson
American fabricators Inc. Precision sheet metal fabrication for the automotive industry 110 Davidson
Tennessee Stampings LLC Metal stampings; stamped automotive products 100 Sumner
ITW CIP Automotive fasteners 100 Summer
Numatics Inc. Pneumatics and motion control products 100 Maury
Toyo Seat USA Automotive seat frames 100 Grundy
Ripley Industries Inc. Tube assemblies, perforated metal parts and other automotive parts 70 Shelby
Advanced Plating Inc. Electro and nickel plating services 60 Davidson
AAA Coatings Inc. Automotive part coating services 60 DeKalb
Ripley Industries Inc. Tube assemblies, perforated metal parts and other automotive parts 59 McNairy
Tennessee Stampings Pulaski Metal stampings for Automotive industry 55 Giles
Profile Metal Forming Inc. Stamped metal automobile hub caps; metal stampings 50 Carroll
Yorozu Automotive Tennessee Stamped metal automobile moldings or trim 50 Warren
Metrican Stamping Automotive stampings 50 Dickson
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Company Product or Service Employment County
35: Machinery, Except ElectricalCalsonicKansei North America Inc. Cooling and heating exhaust systems for auto industry 900 Bedford
Cummins Inc. Diesel engines 500 Shelby
Dana Holding Corp. Gaskets, composite cam cover systems, air ducts, power train plastic parts 500 Henry
Angus Industries Inc. Industrial truck and tractor cabs; truck and bus bodies; motor vehicle hoods 400 Greene
Alemite LLC Auto lubrication equipment, oil pumps, grease guns and fittings 325 Washington
Roadtec Inc. Bituminous planers 275 Hamilton
Matix Corp. Automotive related machinery 90 Campbell
Grooms Engines-Parts-Machining Automotive engine rebuilding services 80 Davidson
Bennett Tool & Die Co. Inc. Tooling a d metal stamping 75 Davidson
Hackett Precision Co. Inc. Automotive related machinery 70 Davidson36: Electronic and Other Electrical Equipment and Components, Except Computer Equipment
Denso Manufacturing Automotive alternators 2,300 Blount
Denso Manufacturing Oxygen sensors, fuel injectors, air flow meters, ignition coils, spark plugs and monolithic carriers 1,000 McMinn
Federal-Mogul Corp. Distribution center, motor vehicle lighting fixtures, brake systems 400 Rutherford
Federal-Mogul Corp. Motor vehicle lighting fixtures, brake systems 330 White
Exide Technologies Flooded batteries 236 Sullivan
Matsuo Industries USA Inc. Automotive stamping, wire, assembly and insert molding products 180 Jefferson
BTL Industries Inc. Magnetic cores; switchgear and switchboard apparatus 96 Greene37: Transportation Equipment
Nissan North America Inc. Automotive assembly 6,500 Rutherford
Nissan North America Inc. Regional headquarters 2,500 Davidson
Volkswagen Automotive assembly 2,200 Hamilton
General Motors Corp. Motor vehicles and car bodies; motor vehicle parts and accessories 1,868 Maury
Nissan North America Inc. Engines and transmissions 1,400 Franklin
Calsonic North America Inc. Electronic components, aluminum and plastic cooling systems, front-end and cockpit assemblies 1,000 Marshall
Federal-Mogul Corp. Original and aftermarket automotive products 750 DeKalb
ARC Automotive Inc. Airbag inflators 725 Knox
Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. Power steering systems 700 Hawkins
TRW Automotive Inc. Power steering racks and pinions 650 Hawkins
TRW Automotive Inc. Hydraulic steering gears 650 Wilson
Cummins Filtration Motor vehicle filters 600 Putnam
Exedy America Corp. Motor vehicle transmissions 542 Knox
Superior Industries International Aluminum wheels 516 Washington
JTEKT Automotive Motor vehicle power steering equipment 501 Hamblen
Eagle Bend Mfg. Inc. Automotive assemblies, systems, modules and components 500 Anderson
TBDN Tennessee Co. Automotive air filters, air filter housings, oil filters and fuel filter systems 470 Madison
Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Medium and heady-duty mechanical, elastomeric and air suspensions, axle systems, springs, bumper and trim components 430 Montgomery
Ficosa Corp. Shift, rear-view, fluid, parking brake, and air intake systems 423 Cumberland
Miller Industries Inc. Towing equipment 401 Hamilton
Mahle Filter Systems North America Cylinder components, pistons, valves 400 Rutherford
PBR Knoxville LLC Brake systems 400 Knox
Nemak USA Inc. Motor vehicle cylinder heads 400 Dickson
Tenneco Inc. Emission control products such as manifolds, catalytic converters, filters, mufflers 400 DeKalb
TENNESSEE (Sorted by Employment) continued
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Maremont Exhaust Products Inc. Mufflers, catalytic converters, exhaust and tail pipes 350 Loudon
NSK Steering Systems Steering systems 335 Dyer
Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Engine and transmission parts and brake components 317 Anderson
Ideal Clamp Products Inc. Windshield wiper systems and hose clamps 300 Rutherford
TRW Automotive Inc. Automotive valves 280 Sevier
DACCO Inc. Torque converters remanufacturing 264 Putnam
Rhythm North America Corp. Suspension ball joints, aluminum suspension links, steering tie and connecting rods 250 DeKalb
Heil Trailer International Tank trailers 220 McMinn
Perfect Equipment Inc. Wheel balancing weights 220 Rutherford
Competition Cams Inc. Motor vehicle camshafts 215 Shelby
Dura Automotive Systems Inc. Driver control systems, seating control systems, safety hardware, structural body systems, exterior trim and integrated glass systems 215 Lawrence
Viam Manufacturing Inc. Automotive floor mats 215 Coffee
Meritor Inc. Transmissions, drive axle carriers, steering gears and drivelines 200 Hamblen
Hennessy Industries Inc. Wheel service machinery equipment 200 Rutherford
Hutchinson FTS Inc. Motor vehicle air conditioning parts 200 Overton
Martinrea Fabco Automotive Automotive steel and aluminum metal parts, assemblies and modules and fluid management systems 200 Robertson
Reitter & Schefenacker USA LP Motor vehicle parts and accessories; glass products; vehicular lighting equipment 200 McNairy
Cooper-Standard Surface finishes for automotive industry 200 Blount
TI Automotive Fluid, powertrain, tank, pump systems 180 Greene
Dana Holding Corp. Gaskets, composite cam cover systems, air ducts, power train plastic parts 175 Gibson
Tuff Torq Gear drive transmissions, transaxles, drivetrain components 175 Hamblen
Donaldson Co. Filtration systems and replacements parts 160 Greene
Heckethorn Manufacturing Co. Inc. Solid rod, tubular and stamped components and welded assemblies 160 Dyer
SaarGummi Tennessee LLC Automotive body seals 150 Giles
Dana Holding Corp. Gaskets, composite cam cover systems, air ducts, power train plastic parts 150 Cumberland
Otics USA Automotive engine components 147 Hamblen
Contech Castings Aluminum shock towers 125 Montgomery
Jones Exhaust Systems Chrome exhaust tips, glasspack mufflers and performance diesel systems 125 McNairy
Parker Hannifin Corp. Hydraulic pumps, motors, shafts for brake or encoder mounting 118 Greene
SL America Corp. Automatic and manual transmission shifts and park brake levers 110 Anderson
Vista-Pro Automotive LLC Aftermarket parts such as radiators, condensers, compressors 110 Davidson
Dana Holding Corp. Motor vehicle parts and accessories 100 Smith
Dura Automotive Systems Inc. Motor vehicle brake systems and parts 100 Gibson
Imperial Group LP Bumpers, exhaust stacks and grill bezels for Class 8 truck OEMs 100 Sumner
Transmission Technologies Corp. Manual transmissions and components for heavy-duty and commercial trucks 90 Knox
Flex Technologies Inc. Seatbelt retractors, plastic connectors, hood and door releases 80 Macon
Setco Automotive Inc. Ceramic and organic, pull and push, and diaphragm and coil clutch products 80 Henry
Pro-Tech Industries Inc. Automotive aluminum accessories: tool boxes, fenders and cab guards 79 Rutherford
Cummins Inc. Motor vehicle filters 75 Davidson
Powder Metal Parts Powder metal parts for automotive applications 75 Fentress
Phoenix USA Inc. Automotive aftermarket products 70 Putnam
Salga Plastics Inc. Plastic automotive parts 70 Sumner
TENNESSEE (Sorted by Employment) continued
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Jacobs & Associate Inc Motor vehicle parts/ accessories 68 Scott
Jost International Corp. Fifth wheels, landing gears, kingpins and turntables 62 Greene
Hypertech Inc. Motor vehicle parts and accessories 60 Shelby
Rogers Manufacturing Co. Inc. Truck bodies and recycling vehicle bodies 55 Davidson
Heil environmental Refuse and recycling collection vehicles 50 Hamilton39: Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
Colonial Diversified Polymer Products LLC Rubber seals and gaskets 120 Dyersburg50: Wholesale Trade Durable Goods
Nichirin Tennessee Brake, power steering, and air conditioning hoses for automotive and all terrain vehicle industries 250 Marshall
General Motors Corp. Warehouse 200 Shelby
Freightliner Distribution center 156 Shelby
DSS Prodiesel Partners LLC Fuel injectors 150 Davidson
Taiho Manufacturing of TN LLC Automotive components 80 Smith
Five Star Manufacturing Engine heaters, steel stamping, custom wire and cable assemblies, exhaust clamps 60 Robertson
Mid-America Parts Distributors Automotive parts and components 60 Shelby
Alvan Corp. Stainless steel buckles, ball bearing rollers, rear doors, mud flaps for vans 50 Rutherford52: Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, and Mobile Home Dealers
Carlex Glass Co. Original automotive glass parts 600 Davidson
53: General Merchandise Stores
Durable Products Inc. Compression, pencure, autoclave molding 90 Cumberland
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