HUNTINGTON, Ind. (Apr. 27, 2026) — Hanjung America has officially broken ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Huntington, Indiana, marking a major investment in the state’s growing advanced manufacturing and energy storage sectors. Company leaders joined Mike Braun, Huntington Mayor Richard Strick, and local officials for the ceremony.
The South Korea-based company, a subsidiary of Hanjung NCS, plans to begin operations in June 2027 with an initial workforce of more than 300 employees. At full employment, the facility is expected to support more than 440 jobs with average wages exceeding $28 per hour.
Located within Riverfork West Industrial Park, the new manufacturing campus will begin with a 435,000-square-foot building on a 133-acre site. Long-term plans call for multiple buildings as the company expands its U.S. footprint.
Governor Braun said the project reflects Indiana’s strength as a manufacturing destination and the quality of its workforce. He noted the investment will create hundreds of high-paying jobs while supporting the continued growth of the state’s energy storage and automotive industries.
Once operational, the Huntington facility will manufacture high-performance energy storage system (ESS) components for the electric vehicle battery supply chain, including operations tied to Stellantis and Samsung SDI in Kokomo, Indiana. The plant will also serve broader renewable energy markets across the Midwest.
Hanjung America specializes in safety-focused ESS technologies, including cooling systems and direct-injection fire suppression systems for battery storage containers. These systems improve reliability, safety, and efficiency for utilities, data centers, and large industrial power users.
Company President Kevin Kim said the Huntington location will allow Hanjung America to better serve U.S. customers while contributing to the region’s economic growth.
Construction and site development support is being led by Michael Kinder and Sons, Inc., a Fort Wayne-based fourth-generation design-build contractor selected for site selection and project delivery.
The project received support from state and local partners, including a 10-year property tax phase-in approved by Huntington city and county leaders.
The announcement represents another win for Indiana’s efforts to attract global investment in clean energy supply chains, battery manufacturing, and next-generation industrial production.
