Company’s first U.S. manufacturing operation is expected to create 300–500 jobs in Rowan County.
LANDIS, N.C. (October 20, 2026) — Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems plans to establish its first United States manufacturing facility in Landis, North Carolina, investing $50 million in equipment and facility improvements. The company expects to create between 300 and 500 jobs over the next several years, according to the Rowan Economic Development Council.
Located at 205 Richwater Street in Landis Ridge Industrial Park, the new operation will produce plastic injection-molded components for automotive headlights and taillights, supplying major vehicle manufacturers. linkedin.com
Automotive Manufacturing Investment in Rowan County
The Landis facility will establish a U.S. manufacturing presence for Xingyu and bring automotive lighting component production to Rowan County. Planned spending will support equipment installation and improvements to the company’s new location.
The anticipated hiring will take place over several years as Xingyu develops its operations. The announced employment range reflects the company’s projected growth, with the potential to bring hundreds of manufacturing jobs to the community. linkedin.com
Local and State Partners Support Project
The Rowan Economic Development Council credited several months of collaboration for helping secure the project. Partners included the Town of Landis, Colliers International and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
The organization also recognized Ryan Beadle and the Jackson-Shaw development team behind Landis Ridge Industrial Park, citing their investment in the industrial property as a key factor in making the project possible. linkedin.com
About Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems
Founded in 1993, Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems specializes in the research, development, design, manufacturing and sale of automotive lighting products. Headquartered in Changzhou, China, the company’s product portfolio includes headlights, signal lights and intelligent lighting technologies.
Xingyu serves international automotive manufacturers and maintains overseas companies in markets including Germany, Japan, Serbia, Mexico and the United States.
