Auto Supplier GMB USA to Open $9M Alabama Plant, Hire 75

The new facility in Opelika will manufacture hybrid electric vehicle components.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:54pm

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An extreme close-up of the pebbled, textured surface of a hybrid electric vehicle component, such as a precision pump or thermal management system, captured in dramatic high-contrast lighting to conceptually illustrate the advanced manufacturing capabilities of the new GMB USA plant in Opelika, Alabama.A new $9 million GMB USA plant in Opelika, Alabama, will manufacture advanced hybrid electric vehicle components, strengthening the state's position as a leader in automotive manufacturing.Opelika Today

Automotive components manufacturer GMB USA announced plans to establish a new $9 million production facility in Opelika, Alabama, creating 75 jobs. The plant will produce precision parts for hybrid electric vehicles, including active purge pumps, electric water pumps, electric oil pumps, integrated thermal management systems, and mechanical water pumps.

Why it matters

This investment strengthens Alabama's position as a leader in automotive manufacturing, bringing new advanced manufacturing jobs and capabilities to the state. It also demonstrates the continued demand for Opelika as a location for the automotive industry, highlighting the city's skilled workforce and infrastructure.

The details

GMB USA, a subsidiary of South Korea-based GMB Korea Corp., will set up the new facility in the Orr Industrial Park in Opelika. The company plans to manufacture a range of hybrid electric vehicle components at the $9 million plant.

  • GMB USA announced the new Alabama plant on April 8, 2026.
  • The facility is expected to begin operations in the coming months.

The players

GMB USA

An automotive components manufacturer and a subsidiary of South Korea-based GMB Korea Corp.

Ellen McNair

Alabama Commerce Secretary

Byoung Young Song

President of GMB Korea Corp.

John Sweatman

Director of Opelika Economic Development

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What they’re saying

“This investment strengthens Alabama's position as a leader in automotive manufacturing.”

— Ellen McNair, Alabama Commerce Secretary

“GMB aims to create stable jobs and revitalize the local economy in Opelika.”

— Byoung Young Song, President of GMB Korea Corp.

“This project demonstrates the continued demand for Opelika as a location for advanced manufacturing and highlights the strength of our workforce and infrastructure.”

— John Sweatman, Director of Opelika Economic Development

What’s next

The new GMB USA plant in Opelika is expected to begin operations in the coming months, bringing 75 new jobs to the area.

The takeaway

This investment by GMB USA in Opelika, Alabama, is a significant boost for the state's automotive manufacturing sector, showcasing the region's ability to attract advanced manufacturing projects and highlighting the skilled workforce and infrastructure that make it an attractive location for the industry.