Shorter receives grant to support planned location for South Korean auto parts supplier

The town of Shorter in Macon County has received a Community Development Block Grant or CDBG for a location by the South Korean auto parts supplying company, Shinsung NVH USA. 

An announcement from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Development (ADECA) said that the location will create 35 new jobs. 

“Alabama continues to accelerate in the automobile manufacturing business, and this recent announcement by Shinsung is additional proof that manufacturers are attracted by our economic climate and ready workforce,” said Gov. Kay Ivey. “I congratulate both the town of Shorter and Macon County for working hard to bring business into our state, resulting in new job opportunities for residents.”

The funds will be used for water and sewer services at the location, which is an approximately $9.5 million, 50,000-square-foot warehouse on a 12.8-acre site.

The company produces insulation and other parts for automobile frames that reduce noise and vibration from vehicles. They provide for Hyundai, Kia and other manufacturers.

“Macon County and the town of Shorter have been making strides to provide job opportunities for people within the county and surrounding areas,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “ADECA joins Gov. Ivey in welcoming Shinsung, and we look forward to seeing the company grow and prosper in Macon County.”