Auto supplier announces $9.2 million factory in Auburn, to hire 50

Automotive supplier Kamtec Auto USA is planting its roots in Alabama with the announcement of its first U.S. manufacturing facility, set to call Auburn home.

Driving Growth in Auburn

The project represents a $9.2 million investment that is expected to generate approximately 50 new jobs over the next three years. The new factory will focus on producing high-tech components specifically designed for engine control and electric management systems in hybrid vehicles.

Kamtec, established in 2001, is an affiliate of the Seohan Group—a company that has maintained an Auburn presence since 2007. Initially, Kamtec plans to kick off operations in a leased facility before moving into a permanent, newly constructed building developed by Seohan Auto USA.

Strategic Positioning

Kamtec Auto USA President Chang-Yeong Seo highlighted the strategic importance of the location, noting that Auburn’s proximity to the Hyundai plant in Montgomery and the Kia factory in West Point, Georgia, allows the company to localize its production for the U.S. market. Additionally, the company plans to collaborate with Auburn University to tap into local talent for its technical workforce.

Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair lauded the move as a major victory for the state, emphasizing how automotive manufacturers continue to drive community growth by attracting key supplier investments.

Industry Momentum

This latest expansion continues a busy year for industrial growth in the Auburn area. Job seekers can stay updated on future employment opportunities by visiting workinauburn.com.

Kamtec is just the latest in a string of recent automotive investments in the city. Last month, DUCK IL USA announced a $21 million expansion in Auburn’s Technology Park West, while Vertex Innovations revealed its own $13.5 million investment, which is set to create 45 jobs in the same area.