INFAC North America Opens New Auburn Manufacturing Plant
The $30 million facility creates 120 jobs and expands regional capacity for hybrid and electric vehicle component production.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Manufacturing
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INFAC North America has officially opened a new 160,000-square-foot production facility in Auburn, Alabama. The plant manufactures electrification and hybrid vehicle components for automakers like Hyundai and Kia.
Why it matters
The investment strengthens regional automotive supply chain capabilities by localizing production of complex hybrid and electric vehicle parts. This facility allows INFAC to serve U.S. customers more efficiently from a dedicated hub.
The project represents a total investment exceeding $30 million to outfit a 160,000-square-foot facility. The company plans to create 120 jobs during the initial phase of operation.
The players
INFAC North America
An automotive parts manufacturer with five decades of industry experience that supplies electrification and hybrid vehicle components to major automakers.
Hyundai
A global automotive manufacturer that serves as a primary customer for INFAC North America.
Kia
A major automotive manufacturer that utilizes parts produced by INFAC North America.
The details
INFAC North America achieved its local footprint by purchasing and retrofitting an existing building in Auburn Technology Park West. The firm produces electrified vehicle components to support the supply chain requirements of Hyundai and Kia. By centering operations in this hub, the company centralizes production to better manage logistics for domestic clients.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: The company held an official grand opening celebration.
Market Landscape
This facility opening reflects the broader expansion of the Alabama automotive manufacturing corridor, where suppliers localize to support regional assembly plants. It follows a multi-year trend of tier-one suppliers shifting electrification component production closer to primary customers.
Local operators should monitor how this expansion influences regional labor demand and industrial service needs. Businesses in the automotive supply chain should evaluate if this capacity shift impacts their own regional procurement or logistics strategy.
The takeaway
INFAC North America is scaling domestic production to meet the specific requirements of the electric and hybrid vehicle market. Operators should monitor local job market absorption rates and industrial real estate occupancy in the Auburn Technology Park West to gauge regional economic shifts.
Further reading
For more on industrial growth in the region, browse our manufacturing section.
More information
To review local employment opportunities or facility information, visit the Auburn employment and job search portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Yellowhammer News.
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