German auto supplier Gerhardi to build its first North American manufacturing plant in Montgomery

URLhttp://whnt.com/2016/07/12/german-auto-supplier-ge
SourceWHNT 19 News
Date Published07/12/2016
Author NameChristine Mitchell
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Gerhardi Kuntstofftechnik
Type of work Manufacturing
If manufacturing, is the company an OEM? Yes
Reshoring category:Transplant
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):235
Year reshoring announced:2016
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2017
Domestically, the work will be done:In-house
Capital investment ($):37.9
Country(ies) from which reshored:Germany
City reshored to:Montgomery
State(s) reshored to:AL
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Transportation Equipment
Product(s) reshoredAutomotive Parts Supplier
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Eco-system synergies, Proximity to customers/market, Skilled workforce availability/training
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