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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Minth Group Limited Plans Gadsden, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations

03/19/2026
Automotive exterior and structural components manufacturer Minth Group Limited plans to establish operations in Gadsden, Alabama. The $430 million project is expected to create more than 1,300 jobs.

The investment will include the renovation of an existing steel mill located on a 400-acre brownfield site which will produce high-quality plastic and aluminum components for automakers including Hyundai and Kia.

“From rubble to renewal, from depression to prosperity, this site, once a reminder of jobs that moved overseas, now represents a bright future,” said William Chin, the son of Minth’s founder and the company’s chief strategy officer. “It’s not rubber and steel anymore; it’s plastic and aluminum. We see tremendous opportunity here to serve the evolving needs of the automotive industry. I want to especially thank the mayor, our local economic development partners and Gadsden State Community College for seeing the diamond in the rough before we did. Their unwavering belief in their community will make this old steel mill shine again.”

Minth Group Limited designs and produces exterior and structural components for vehicles, including trim systems, body structures, battery enclosures, and metal and plastic parts. Founded in 1992, the company supplies major global automakers and has established a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and North America.

“Alabama is a worldwide leader in automotive innovation, and Minth Group Limited’s plans to build an advanced manufacturing hub in Gadsden is another successful chapter for our state industry,” noted Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair. “Our automakers and supplier operations are filled with experts who are building high-quality, in-demand products for markets around the world. Their work continues to draw new additions to our auto industry, where they find supportive partnerships and a true home in communities across the state.”

“The new investment not only impacts the property itself, but will impact the broader economies of Gadsden, Etowah County and all of Northeast Alabama,” added David Hooks, chief executive of the Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority. “We are honored that Minth Group has chosen Gadsden as the location to expand its North American presence. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and to the long-term economic opportunities this investment will bring to our region.”

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