Is Hyundai Moving Alabama-Based Sante Fe Line to Georgia?
It now appears likely that Hyundai is going to shift production of its Sante Fe model to its new Kia plant in West Point, Ga. The Kia plant, which assembles just one line, the Kia Sorento SUV, just celebrated its formal grand opening in March. Both automakers are owned by Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea and share many suppliers, including an engine plant and transmission plant in Alabama and Georgia. The move would put the company’s SUV production under one roof and would likely boost employment at the Kia plant in Georgia to 3,500 workers. For more information on the South’s automotive industry, go to www.SouthernAutoCorridor.com. Monsanto Breaks Ground on Corn Breeding Station in Flora, Miss. Monsanto announced in the spring it is building a 26,000-square-foot corn breeding station that will use the latest breeding technologies to develop higher-yielding corn hybrids. The deal is expected to also yield 60 new jobs. Tier 1 Supplier Expands in Kentucky Angell-Demmel North America,
