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Top Automotive Assembly Supplier Will Expand in NW Ohio

Autokiniton’s $15 million investment will include a new assembly line to build frames for the Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Truck.

Published: Wed Dec 07 2022

Company Name: Autokiniton

Location: Bellevue

Site Region: Northwest

Industry Sector: Automotive

Company Profile: The company is a manufacturer of automotive structural metal components and assemblies primarily serving original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). It supplies body-structure stampings, frame and other chassis structures, and complex welded assemblies for small and large cars, crossovers, pickups, and sport utility vehicles.

Company Website: https://www.autokiniton.com/

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

Jobs committed: 150
Jobs retained: 290
Types of jobs: Manufacturing

Capital Investment: $15,000,000

Timetable: Upgrades will begin in January, with production expected to launch in October 2023.

Company Need:

The primary driver of increased production capacity needs is coming from the company’s Tier 1 automotive customer contracts, specifically for transitioning from Internal Combustion Engine (“ICE”) demands to Electronic Vehicle (“EV”) production.

Testimonial:

We have a highly skilled and trained workforce which is critical when launching a new vehicle in the EV market.

- Scott Jones -

President / Autokiniton

Why Ohio?

With such a competitive labor market, the collaboration of the local, regional and statewide economic development groups, including Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation, the Regional Growth Partnership, and JobsOhio, provided Talent Acquisition Services toward workforce attraction. The groups helped the company validate its decision to expand in Northwest Ohio.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, Regional Growth Partnership, Toledo Lucas County Port Authority, City of Bellevue, Sandusky Economic Development Corporation