Global automotive supplier to create nearly 50 new jobs and invest more than $10 million;
Expansion will increase company headcount to nearly 800 in Morristown
MAHLE GmbH officials announced today the company is expanding its manufacturing operations in Morristown, Tennessee.
MAHLE will invest more than $10 million and create nearly 50 additional jobs, which will bring the company’s total headcount in Hamblen County to nearly 800 people. The company’s continued investment will allow MAHLE to start production of electric compressors used on fuel-cell electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and full electric vehicles.
Founded in 1920, MAHLE is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and employs more than 67,000 people across the globe. Today, one in every two vehicles globally is equipped with MAHLE components.
Germany is one of Tennessee’s top partners for foreign direct investment (FDI). Across the Volunteer State, there are more than 115 German companies accounting for nearly 20,000 jobs and $7 billion in capital investment.
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“Tennessee is leading the nation in attracting leading global brands like MAHLE thanks to our pro-business climate and highly skilled workforce. These nearly 50 new jobs will create greater opportunity for families in Hamblen County, and I’m grateful to MAHLE for its continued investment in our state.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“MAHLE’s growth reinforces why Tennessee’s automotive sector is thriving, and today’s announcement wouldn’t be possible without our strong local leadership. Thank you to our partners in Morristown and Hamblen County who have worked to set this community up for continued success, resulting in Hamblen County securing the second-highest number of projects statewide since 2024.” – TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter
“Starting the e-compressor production in Morristown, Tennessee, marks an important milestone for MAHLE as we further strengthen our footprint in the USA and our role as local employer. This extension is a great example of successfully transforming a production plant formerly fully dedicated to internal combustion engines by launching electrification products for future mobility – a clear investment in the plant’s future.” – Arnd Franz, Chairman of the Group Management Board and CEO, MAHLE
About MAHLE
MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry with customers in both passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors. Founded in 1920, the technology group is working on the climate-neutral mobility of tomorrow, with a focus on the strategic areas of electrification and thermal management as well as further technologies to reduce carbon emissions, such as fuel cells or highly efficient, clean combustion engines that also run on renewable fuels, such as hydrogen. Today, one in every two vehicles globally is equipped with MAHLE components. MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries.
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
TNECD is the state’s primary agency committed to fostering economic growth through job creation and community development. By attracting new corporate investment and facilitating the growth of existing businesses, the department works to strengthen Tennessee’s competitive landscape. Additionally, TNECD strives to increase the economic prosperity for all Tennesseans by providing grants to communities statewide, helping them to become vibrant, business-friendly environments where companies can flourish. For more information, visit tnecd.com.
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