Automotive supplier to open new manufacturing facility in Arizona
Magna has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. The company, which specializes in mobility technology and is a supplier in the automotive space, will invest millions of dollars to open the 230,000-square-foot facility, generating hundreds of new jobs in the process. According to Magna, the new plant will feature the latest technology and virtual tools to improve quality and flexibility.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, said, “Magna’s decision to locate its new manufacturing facility in Mesa demonstrates Arizona's attractiveness for the automotive industry. We are so grateful for Magna’s commitment to Arizona and look forward to supporting their growth as part of our thriving mobility ecosystem.”
Eric Wilds, Magna Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, added, “The collaboration we have already experienced with the local community has been exceptional. With a diverse and rich talent base, we are able to meet our commitment to drive innovation and deliver value to our customers.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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