South Korean-Based Kamtec Auto USA Plans Auburn, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk

06/12/2026

Automotive supplier Kamtec Auto USA plans to establish operations in Auburn, Alabama. The $9.2 million project is expected to create approximately 50 jobs over the next three years.

The investment will include the construction of a new manufacturing facility that will produce advanced technical components for engine control and electric management systems used in hybrid vehicles.

“We look forward to partnering with Auburn University to identify talent for our technical positions,” said Chang-Yeong Seo, President of Kamtec Auto USA. “We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of the City of Auburn and the State of Alabama, and our goal is to contribute to the balanced, sustainable growth of our customers, partners, employees and the communities in which we operate.”

Kamtec Auto USA, an affiliate of South Korea-based Seohan Group, manufactures advanced automotive components for engine control and electric management systems. The company supplies technology used in hybrid vehicles and supports automotive manufacturers with specialized powertrain and electrification solutions.

“We are excited to welcome Kamtec to Auburn and honored to be its first U.S. site,” noted Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair. “We’re confident Kamtec will find the skilled workforce and ready community partners needed to be successful. This is a win for Alabama and a great example of how automotive manufacturers in our state create opportunities for our communities by capturing follow-up investments by their suppliers.”

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