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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Luxembourg-Based International Automotive Components Group Expands Strasburg, Virginia Plant

12/08/2020
International Automotive Components Group, a global supplier of automotive components and systems, will invest $4.6 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Strasburg, Virginia. The company plans to add new auto component lines and products to its existing facility and hire 47 new associates.

IAC Group operates more than 45 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries and has more than 60 total locations in 18 countries, including 14 business and innovation centers. The company employs more than 18,000 people globally.

“A seasoned team with a history of successful launches as well as access to additional talent around the region made the Strasburg, Virginia facility the smart choice for IAC,” said Nick Proctor, Director of Manufacturing for IAC Group.

“As a major global player in the automotive sector, IAC Group’s growth in Shenandoah County serves as a testimonial to other industry leaders,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball. “We are confident the region’s infrastructure and dedicated workforce will contribute to the operation’s future longevity.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Shenandoah County, the Town of Strasburg, and the Shenandoah Valley Partnership to secure the project for Virginia. VEDP will support IAC Group’s job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP). VJIP provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs in order to support employee recruitment and training activities. As a business incentive supporting economic development, VJIP reduces the human resource costs of new and expanding companies. VJIP is state-funded, demonstrating Virginia’s commitment to enhancing job opportunities for citizens.

“International Automotive Components Group has been a valued employer in Shenandoah County for more than a decade, and we are thrilled that the company is reinvesting in its operation and employees,” said Governor Ralph Northam. “IAC Group exemplifies the success that major businesses can find in rural Virginia and we thank the company for its continued confidence in Virginia and for creating high-quality manufacturing jobs at a critical time in our economic recovery.”

Headquartered in Luxembourg, International Automotive Components Group is a leading supplier of automotive components and systems, including instrument panels, console systems, door panels, headliners, and overhead systems to automakers around the world.

“Strasburg couldn’t be more excited about the announcement that one of our mainstay businesses is expanding and investing in our community again,” said Michelle Bixler, Director of Community Development for the Town of Strasburg. “We have been developing good relationships with our partners in Shenandoah County, the Commonwealth, and in the private sector for years, and this exemplifies why. We welcome opportunities to strengthen those networks through workforce and community development and education because it benefits our local businesses and the community as a whole.”

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