ALUKO Group invests $36.3M to build its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Tennessee
ALUKO Group has announced plans to locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Jackson, Tennessee. The company, which specializes in aluminum extrusion and nonferrous materials, will invest $36.3 million into the project, creating 55 new jobs in the process. According to the company, the new plant will produce aluminum battery casings for operations at Ford Motor Company’s BlueOval City.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, ALUKO Group Chairman Do-Bong Park said, “On behalf of the ALUKO Group, I am delighted to announce our strategic investment in Tennessee, which marks a significant milestone as we expand into the North American market. This partnership underscores our commitment to mutual growth and success, and we are deeply grateful for the invaluable support and collaboration of the Tennessee state government. We eagerly anticipate a thriving future for both the ALUKO Group and the state of Tennessee.”
Governor Bill Lee added, “The state with the strong workforce always wins, and Tennessee’s highly skilled workers are attracting companies from around the world. I welcome the ALUKO Group to the Volunteer State and thank them for their commitment to creating high-quality jobs for families in Madison County.”
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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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