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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

OPmobility Plans Normal, Illinois, Assembly Operations

09/26/2025
OPmobility, a company specializing in sustainable mobility and a technology partner to the automotive industry, plans to establish operations in Normal, Illinois. The project is expected to create 81 jobs.

The company’s new facility, located at Rivian’s supplier park, will assemble bumpers for Rivian's R2.

“This step reflects OPmobility’s commitment to scaling innovation and delivering value across key markets. The U.S. is a key pillar of our strategy, and we’re excited to deepen our presence in a market that continues to shape the future of mobility with this facility in Illinois,” said Thibaut Stern, President North America of OPmobility Exterior & Lighting.

The project is being supported by Illinois DCEO's Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois program. The REV program offers incentives for companies all along the supply chain in the electric vehicle and renewables sector.

“This investment is yet another example of all our state has to offer, especially with our world-class workforce and robust infrastructure,” noted DCEO Director Kristin Richards. “Through the REV Illinois program, we are proud to support this company as they bring new jobs and technology to Central Illinois while also further solidifying the state's leadership in advanced manufacturing and clean energy innovation.”

OPmobility, formerly Plastic Omnium, develops and manufactures exterior systems, modules, lighting, energy storage, battery and hydrogen solutions, and embedded software.

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