Alstom has opened its Plant 4 manufacturing facility in Hornell, New York. The company, which produces smart and sustainable mobility solutions, invested $75 million into the project and created 258 new jobs. The 135,000-square-foot facility expands Alstom’s capabilities to manufacture stainless steel car body shells domestically, helping to reshore production from its previous site in Brazil. Plant 4 sits on land in Hornell and strengthens Alstom’s position as the largest passenger train manufacturing site in the United States. 

Production at the facility will include 200 multilevel commuter rail cars for Chicago’s Metra system. The manufacturing process uses automated welding robots to perform tens of thousands of precise welds within 1 millimeter, supported by advanced AI that enables efficient, safe, and accurate collaboration between machines. The project received support through grants, job credits, and tax credits from several agencies, including the New York Empire State Development, the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and local and federal partners. 

What people are saying 

In a recent quote, Michael Keroullé, President of Alstom Americas, said, “When we invest in American manufacturing, we create good jobs that have a ripple effect across the entire region. We’re not just building trains — we are creating opportunities in Hornell and across the country. Plant 4 upholds our long-standing commitment to making trains in America, and it expands our ability to deliver cutting-edge rail solutions for our customers. We thank Governor Hochul and all our state, local and federal partners for their support.” 

Governor Kathy Hochul, added, “Alstom’s $75 million expansion is proof that manufacturing is back in the Southern Tier. We are reshoring good, union jobs and rebuilding Upstate, making New York the place where things get made and made well. I am committed to rebuilding New York’s manufacturing base, creating opportunity in every part of the state and ensuring the future is made right here at home.” 

Manufacturers investing in New York 

Chobani invests $1.2B to build dairy product manufacturing facility in New York 
The new plant will create over 1,000 full-time jobs and boost demand for New York dairy farms.

Saint-Gobain invests $40M to build catalyst carrier manufacturing facility in New York
Saint-Gobain Ceramics, through its subsidiary Saint-Gobain NorPro, will create 30 new full-time jobs with its new facility dedicated to manufacturing catalyst carriers.

Corning invests $315M to upgrade semiconductor glass manufacturing facility in New York
According to the company, the project will help to create a reliable domestic supply of vital semiconductor manufacturing components.

Investing in American manufacturing in 2025 

This map shows where manufacturers are choosing to invest their resources, whether they are building new production facilities or expanding existing plants.