Monday, December 17, 2007
SCA Inc. starts construction of new, larger facility
Auburn-based SCA Inc. has started construction of its facility to increase its current production capacity.
May 19, 2007
Auburn-based SCA Inc. has started construction of its facility to increase its current production capacity.
The company, located in the Technology Park North off West Veterans Boulevard, was recently named a Tier 1 supplier to Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
As a Tier 1 supplier, SCA will produce automotive trimmed exterior plastic parts for Montgomery’s Hyundai plant. The expansion is predicted to bring an additional $7.7 million in capital investment to Auburn and is expected to create 45 additional jobs.
“We are pleased to be awarded as a Tier 1 supplier to Hyundai Manufacturing in Alabama,“ SCA Plan Manager Dave Lee said in a press release. “When we announced our location in 2004, we initially expected to expand our operations within four to six years.
“However, with the recent news of our new contract with Hyundai, we have moved the timetable for our expansion plans up considerably. We appreciate the support the City of Auburn has shown us during our time here. We will continue to strive to be a model corporate citizen for Auburn.“
“Without question, the location of Hyundai’s manufacturing plan in Montgomery and the subsequent announcement of Kia’s new facility in West Point, Ga., has forever changed the scope of industry in East Alabama,“ Auburn Mayor Bill Ham said in a press release. “Alabama is emerging as a force in the automotive industry, both in automobile manufacturers and their suppliers.
“We are delighted that SCA has chosen to expand their current operations in Auburn. When the city looks to recruit an industry, we look at the long-term picture. It is important to us that a company not only makes the initial investment, but continues to expand their business within our community.
“We are extremely proud of SCA’s accomplishments since their initial location in 2004 and look forward to a long-lasting partnership with them.“
SCA announced plans to locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Auburn in 2004. Since that time, the company has invested more than $5.23 million and currently employs 70 people.
Company officials are expected to begin hiring in October. The expanded production is expected to come online in February 2008; by that time, SCA will have invested more than $13 million in Auburn.
Fore more information, contact SCA at 887-6720 or Auburn’s Economic Development Department at 501-7270.