The MAHLE plant in Morristown, Tennessee, is consolidating its position as a key part of the German group’s electrification strategy by starting production of electronic compressors for electric vehicles destined for the North American market. This decision responds to both a technological need and a strategic commitment to local manufacturing.
Electronic compressors and industrial processing
Electronic compressors now being manufactured in the U.S. are key components in the thermal management systems of electric vehicles. electric vehicles.. Their direct role influences battery performance, charging speed and range.
The plant, which has historically produced steel and aluminum pistons for vehicles with combustion engines, now incorporates a line specialized in products for electrification. With this, MAHLE demonstrates its capacity for transformation and its intention to meet the demand of the electric mobility sector from the United States with agility.
Employment, expansion and commitment to the U.S.
This move brings with it the creation of 50 new jobs at the Morristown facility, which now totals nearly 800 workers. In parallel, the company has generated more than 300 new jobs in the state of Tennessee in the last five years, consolidating its role as an industrial employer in the region.
With a presence in 15 U.S. locations and its North American headquarters in Michigan, MAHLE reaffirms its commitment to the development of high-tech products under the “Made in America” concept. The investment in electronic compressors reinforces this vision by positioning Morristown as a production hub for both electric thermal systems and traditional combustion components.
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