Kamtec Auto USA to open manufacturing operation, invest $9.2M in Auburn

URLhttps://openline.auburnalabama.org/article/9719/
Sourcehttps://openline.auburnalabama.org/
Date Published06/03/2026
Author NameAllison Blankenship

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Kamtec Auto USA
Parent companySeohan Group
Type of work Manufacturing
Reshoring category:Foreign Direct Investment
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):50
Year reshoring announced:2026
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2029
Domestically, the work will be done:In-house
Capital investment ($):9.2
Country(ies) from which reshored:Korea, South
City reshored to:Auburn
State(s) reshored to:AL
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components, Transportation Equipment
Product(s) reshoredcomponents for engine control in hybrid vehicles
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Impact on domestic economy, Infrastructure, Proximity to customers/market, Skilled workforce availability/training
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