Benteler Automotive's $32 Million Expansion to Bring 98 Jobs to Indiana
10/20/2011
The Germany-based company also announced plans to create 80 more jobs by 2016, purchase $22.1 million in equipment, and invest another $7 million on construction activity.
For more than 70 years Benteler has been working in the automotive industry. It develops and produces components, modules and systems for ride and handling, safety and emission. The firm employs 24,280 associates at 150 locations in 35 countries.
Elkhart County was the top destination for new corporate investment in 2009 among metro areas with populations less than 200,000, according to data tracked in Conway Data Inc.'s New Plant Database. Its Economic Development Corporation has supported over 20 expansion projects announced this year by local companies estimated to bring $112 million in investment and create 1,694 jobs in the county.
Project Announcements
GE Appliances Expands Jefferson County, Kentucky, Operations
06/30/2025
ValorFlex Packaging Plans Bowling Green, Kentucky, Production Operations
06/30/2025
Neuro.io Plans Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Operations
06/30/2025
Germany-Based MTU Maintenance Expands Fort Worth, Texas, MRO Operations
06/30/2025
Cascade Die Casting Group Expands High Point, North Carolina, Manufacturing Operations
06/30/2025
BuildOps Plans Raleigh, North Carolina, Operations
06/30/2025
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