Posted on 12/03/2017 12:56:38 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
SAS Automotive Systems is coming to Tuscaloosa County, bringing 170 jobs.
The German-based global auto supplier, which assembles cockpit modules, will support production of Mercedes-Benz's next generation SUV in Alabama.
The Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority (TCIDA) made the announcement, along with the Alabama Department of Commerce.
SAS COO Francois Barthel said in a statement that company is "more than happy to contribute to the great success story of Alabama's auto production that started right in the very plant where we will be supplying components for Mercedes-Benz's next generation of SUVs."
Mercedes is currently wrapping up a $1.3 billion expansion for SUV production.
According to the company, SAS engineers are already on-site at the Tuscaloosa County Mercedes-Benz plant to streamline processes prior to first assembly trials, which are scheduled for the beginning of next year....
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