Korean Auto Parts Maker To Open Alabama Plant

Acquisition of Toledo Molding and Die company by Korean auto parts maker resulted in creation of INZI Controls Alabama Inc. that is expected to bring 200 new jobs to Elba, Ala.

ELBA, Ala. (AP) -- A Korean automotive parts manufacturer says it will operate in Coffee County, bringing 200 new jobs to Elba.

The Dothan Eagle reports that Koo-Ryong Jung, chairman of the company, which has 22 plants in Korea, India, China and Malaysia that employ 44,000 workers, made the announcement on Tuesday.

The acquisition of Toledo Molding and Die resulted in the creation of INZI Controls Alabama Inc. Jung said he was looking forward to becoming a corporate citizen of Elba.

As Toledo Molding and Die, the Elba plant has employed 84 people and manufactures injection and blow molded automotive parts.

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