Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Expansion of OPmobility Exteriors Group in Maury County
Move will bring Spring Hill facility 186 new jobs, expand current Tennessee workforce by more than 30%
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and OPmobility (formerly Plastic Omnium) officials announced today the company will undergo a $3 million expansion at its Spring Hill plant.
OPmobility, headquartered in France, is a global family-led group with 152 plants across 28 countries. The company has operated in Tennessee since 2015 with locations in Chattanooga, Smyrna, Spring Hill and Hendersonville.
The project is a new opportunity for OPmobility to expand its product offerings for customers and further support electric vehicle production lines. The expansion will create 186 new jobs, up from just 18 currently in Maury County and 568 across the state.
Since 2020, TNECD has supported approximately 15 economic development projects in Maury County, resulting in more than 3,500 job commitments and nearly $5 billion in capital investments.
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“Tennessee has earned a worldwide reputation for being one of the best places to do business, not just in the U.S. but across the globe. I'm grateful that OPmobility has chosen to expand its operations and welcome more jobs and greater opportunity for Tennesseans.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“We’re excited for OPmobility to expand its Spring Hill plant. It’s clear that the automotive industry is booming in Tennessee, and today’s announcement is the latest example. We always appreciate foreign investment in this state, and brands like OPmobility help strengthen our reputation for being a state friendly to those businesses outside our borders.” – TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter
“OPmobility is excited by the new challenges given by the overall mobility transformation in the automotive industry. We are proud to pursue our engagement and industrial excellence in Tennessee with one of the top OEM in vehicle electrification.” – Xavier Maury, OPmobility Operations Director U.S.A.
“I am proud to help announce that OPmobility is expanding its operations into Maury County. The 186 jobs will be a great boost to the local economy, and I look forward to seeing the company succeed.” – Sen. Joey Hensley (R-Hohenwald)
“It’s always great news when an existing business continues to invest in our community. OPmobility’s expansion project will create 186 quality jobs and have an immense impact on Maury County’s economy. I congratulate the current employees on their hard work and success and thank the company for choosing to grow operations here.” – Rep. Kip Capley (R-Summertown)
About OPmobility
OPmobility (formerly known as Plastic Omnium) is a world leader in sustainable mobility and a worldwide technology partner to actors from every mobility sector. Innovation driven since its foundation in 1946, OPmobility has five complementary business groups offering its customers a wide range of solutions: intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, energy storage systems, and battery and hydrogen electrification solutions. OPmobility’s customers also benefit from OP’nSoft, its inhouse software development specialist.
With €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023 and an international footprint of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of making mobility more sustainable.
OPmobility is listed on Euronext Paris, compartment A. It is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD) and is part of the SBF 120 and CAC Mid 60 indices (ISIN code: F FR0000124570).
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. Find us on the web: tnecd.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Like us on Facebook. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
TNECD Media Contact
Chris O’Brien
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(615) 934-5879
Chris.OBrien@tn.gov
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