Mahle, a development partner and supplier to the automotive industry, will undergo a $6.8 million expansion at its Niagara County facility. The project, located in Lockport, is expected to support at least 11 new jobs and retain 226 jobs in the state-of-the-art manufacturing space.
Founded in 1920, Mahle is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany and supplies customers in both passenger car and commercial vehicle sectors, employing more than 67,000 people across the globe. Today, one in every two vehicles globally is equipped with Mahle components.
The Lockport expansion project consists of re-locating a Research & Testing Center from Michigan to Niagara County at the 350 Upper Mountain Road location. The center will contain a wide range of capabilities to efficiently test thermal management products driven by consumer comfort. The added customer value will be visible by ensuring that vehicles and components meet the highest standards of performance, safety, durability, and innovation.
The investment at the Lockport plant will complement the 226 employees currently engaged in automotive-related research and development, strengthening this WNY location for continued workforce investment within Mahle’s global footprint.
ESD is incentivizing Mahle to continue its growth in Niagara County by providing up to $250,000 million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits in exchange for job creation commitments.
Stefan Land, Vice President of Thermal and Fluid Systems, Mahle North America, said, “We sincerely appreciate the strong support from state and local officials. Their partnership plays a vital role in enabling our growth and strengthening our long-term commitment to the region."
