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Automotive supplier OPmobility plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Riverside, Missouri, creating more than 100 jobs as the company expands its North American operations.

The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced the project November 10.

The company will occupy a 213,000-square-foot leased facility in Riverside, located within the Kansas City metropolitan area.

The new operation will expand OPmobility’s manufacturing presence in North America while providing additional capacity to serve automotive customers throughout the Midwest and other U.S. markets.

New Manufacturing Operation Planned

OPmobility develops and manufactures automotive components and technologies for vehicle manufacturers.

Its operations include exterior vehicle systems, lighting, complex modules, energy storage, and technologies associated with battery and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

The company is headquartered in France and operates internationally.

The Riverside project represents an additional manufacturing location within its North American network.

According to Missouri officials, the company’s decision reflects the Kansas City region’s transportation infrastructure, automotive manufacturing workforce, and access to customers.

The new facility will occupy approximately 213,000 square feet of leased industrial space.

The announcement does not identify a specific production start date or provide a detailed construction schedule.

More Than 100 Jobs Expected

OPmobility expects the new operation to create more than 100 jobs.

Missouri’s announcement states that the positions will pay an average wage substantially above the county average.

However, the state did not publish a specific average annual salary in the announcement.

The positions represent projected employment associated with the new facility rather than jobs that have already been filled.

The company has not provided a complete hiring schedule or detailed breakdown of available positions.

Additional recruitment information may become available as the Riverside operation develops.

Kansas City Region Supports Automotive Manufacturing

The Kansas City metropolitan area has an established automotive manufacturing industry.

According to the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the regional automotive sector generates approximately $5.3 billion in economic activity and supports more than 20,000 jobs.

The area includes major vehicle manufacturers and a network of more than 100 automotive suppliers.

This existing industrial base provides access to manufacturing services, transportation infrastructure, and workers with relevant experience.

The region’s central location also supports distribution to customers throughout the United States.

Missouri officials identify these characteristics as factors supporting OPmobility’s decision to establish the new facility.

State Incentives Support the Project

OPmobility is expected to benefit from Missouri’s Missouri Works Program.

The program provides qualifying businesses with economic development assistance through mechanisms that can include tax credits or retention of certain employee withholding taxes.

For the Riverside project, the state estimates that OPmobility could receive approximately $2.15 million through Missouri Works.

The precise estimated amount is $2,149,143.

However, the assistance remains subject to verification of applicable program requirements.

The estimated incentive should not be interpreted as money already paid to the company.

OPmobility may also receive workforce recruitment and training assistance through Missouri One Start.

That program helps eligible employers recruit workers and develop training programs suited to their operations.

Investment Amount Not Disclosed

Although Missouri confirmed the new facility and projected employment, its November 10 announcement does not specify the company’s total capital investment.

The 213,000-square-foot figure describes the size of the leased manufacturing facility, not the value of the investment.

Similarly, the estimated Missouri Works incentive represents potential state assistance rather than the company’s capital expenditure.

The distinction is important when evaluating the scale of the project.

The company has committed to establishing the facility and anticipates creating more than 100 jobs, but additional financial and operational details remain undisclosed.

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