OPmobility strengthens its U.S. footprint with a new state-of-the-art plant in the Midwest
02-06-2026
Finance / Group
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OPmobility announces the construction of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the greater Toledo area of Ohio, USA. This new facility, its first dedicated to Exterior solutions in the Midwest, marks a new milestone in the Group’s expansion in North America, reaffirming its commitment to support the growing United States mobility market by expanding industrial capacity, strengthening customer proximity, and increasing operational agility. Start of production of the plant is planned in the second half of 2027.
The new plant, located in the heart of the Midwest, will provide OPmobility a strategic position in a region which represents more than 40% of the U.S. automotive production. Its strategic location near major transportation routes will enhance the site’s logistics efficiency. This will support the production and delivery of, to begin with, high-quality exterior systems, including bumpers, grilles, and tailgates, while optimizing lead times and reducing the transportation footprint.
The plant is designed with flexibility and expansion in mind to accommodate OPmobility’s diverse portfolio of products. It will incorporate next-generation manufacturing technologies, including advanced injection molding and a high-efficiency double-sided paint line. OPmobility will also deploy its latest automation and digital manufacturing solutions to optimize production flows, traceability, and global operational excellence.
The plant is expected to create more than 500 jobs across production, logistics, engineering, and support functions, establishing OPmobility’s long‑term presence in Ohio and contributing to local economic development. It will benefit from support provided by JobsOhio, the state’s private economic development corporation, and the State of Ohio.
“The construction of our 12th plant in the United States closely follows the inauguration of our new North America headquarters in Troy, Michigan,” stated Félicie Burelle, Chief Executive Officer of OPmobility. “Our first Exterior & Lighting plant in the Midwest will allow OPmobility to serve our customers in this vitally important region, representing 40% of the U.S. automotive manufacturing. These milestones reaffirm our ambition to grow in the region and in the United States, and contribute to our strategic geographical diversification.”
“We welcome OPmobility’s first investment in Ohio, which will boost the state’s strong automotive sector and expand its U.S. footprint with more than 500 new jobs,” said Mike DeWine, Governor of the State of Ohio. “OPmobility’s new facility in the Toledo region is great news for Northwest Ohio and a strong vote of confidence in our workers, communities, and automotive legacy from a respected global manufacturer.”
“OPmobility’s decision to choose Ohio for its first Midwest facility for exterior solutions attracts a global leader to the state and reflects the strength of the manufacturing sector our automakers, suppliers and workforce have built together,” said J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO of JobsOhio. “Ohio sits at the heart of the automotive sector and is home to some of the world’s leading OEMs and top-tier suppliers, and OPmobility’s investment in Toledo — along with more than 500 new jobs — strengthens that leadership.”
The new Toledo facility strengthens OPmobility’s footprint in the U.S., where the Group already operates 11 plants and 6 R&D centers with nearly 3,300 employees. In October 2025, OPmobility inaugurated its North American headquarters in Troy, Michigan, reaffirming its ambition to double U.S. sales by 2030. OPmobility has been operating in North America since 1977.
