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BLUFFTON, Ind. – Inteva Products, a global automotive supplier of engineered components and systems, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, creating up to 419 new jobs by the end of 2023.

“Inteva Products’ decision to fuel its growth in Indiana is a testament to the state’s pro-growth business climate, strong automotive sector, and skilled and diverse workforce,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger. “We’re excited to welcome Inteva Products to the Hoosier state, and are grateful for the company’s commitment to invest in the community.”
 
The Troy, Michigan-based company, which offers innovative products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance, will bring an investment of more than $42 million to establish operations in Northeast Indiana, leasing, renovating and equipping a 260,000-square-foot facility at 1805 West Lancaster St. in Bluffton. The investment will support the manufacturing and assembly of the company’s interior systems. Inteva expects the new facility to be fully operational by summer 2021.

"We are very excited for the city of Bluffton and Wells County to land this project," said John Sampson, president and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. "This is a great example of how our region has worked together to fulfill Inteva Products' mission and make this important commitment for jobs and capital investment in our region. This is yet another story that illustrates how collaboration works, and works well, in Northeast Indiana."

Inteva employs more than 9,000 associates at over 30 locations in North America, Europe and Asia, and serves major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other customers around the world. The company will begin hiring this summer for positions in production, finance, human resources, engineering and quality. Interested applicants may view open positions and apply onInteva’s website.

"We are pleased that we are able to bring our production to Indiana," said Lon Offenbacher, chief executive officer and president of Inteva Products. "Inteva Products was founded in the Midwest and we are proud to expand our manufacturing footprint there to better serve our customers. We are grateful to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for its support."

Founded in 2008, Inteva, a tier one automotive supplier, designs, manufactures and assembles closure systems, interior systems, and motors and electronics. The company is committed to developing new materials, innovative solutions and process technologies to propel value-based solutions for its more than 100 customers worldwide, which include several of the largest global automotive manufacturers. Additionally, Inteva delivers advanced development capabilities such as in-house design, rapid prototyping, testing resources and R&D.

“The city of Bluffton is pleased to have Inteva Products opening a facility in our community and creating new jobs,” said Bluffton Mayor John Whicker. “Having a global automotive supplier locate to Northeast Indiana is a testament to our region’s commitment to attracting new businesses and creating additional partnerships. I would like to thank the Northeast Regional Partnership for their assistance in this project.”

The city of Bluffton, Bluffton Redevelopment Commission and Wells County will consider additional incentives at the request of Wells County Economic Development. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) offered Inteva Products up to $2.375 million in conditional tax credits and up to $250,000 in conditional training grants based on the company's job creation plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired.

Inteva joins more than 8,500 manufacturing facilities in Indiana, which support one in five Hoosier jobs, contributing to the highest concentration of manufacturing jobs in the U.S.

About Inteva Products

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Closure Systems, Interior Systems, and Motors & Electronics. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs more than 9,000 people in 30 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For future company updates, please visit the Inteva Products website, or the company’s Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram pages.

About the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership

The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s mission is to build, market and sell Northeast Indiana to increase business investment. Founded in 2006, the public-private partnership strives to build a globally competitive region. The Partnership’s Vision 2030 framework supports collaborative regional efforts to increase per capita income, population growth and educational attainment by focusing on business attraction, talent attraction and talent development. The Partnership represents 11 member counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley. For more information, visit www.neindiana.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Lisa Gentile
Inteva Products
248.688.8346
lgentile@intevaproducts.com

Kate Virag
Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Communications
Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership
260.414.2431
kate@NEIndiana.com