Hyundai, Kia supplier to expand, add jobs
DAS North America, a company that supplies seat components to Hyundai and Kia, has announced a $77.6 million expansion.
That expansion is expected to bring 100 new jobs to Montgomery in addition to the company’s existing 500 jobs.
Its seat components are used at the Hyundai auto assembly plant in Montgomery and at the Kia plant just over the state line in West Point, Georgia.
Construction is scheduled for completion by early 2027, with phased operations beginning in late 2027 and full operations expected by 2028.
DAS North America started in Montgomery in 2012. With this expansion, the company’s total investment in Montgomery will reach approximately $235.8 million.
“We are proud to expand our presence in Montgomery and strengthen our partnership with the State of Alabama and the local community,” said Sean Kim, COO of DAS North America. “This investment reflects our confidence in the region’s workforce and business environment.”
DAS’s announcement comes on the heels of Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2025 New & Expanding Industry Report, which confirms the highest annual total in Alabama history.
Within that performance, Montgomery ranked:
#2 statewide for capital investment among existing industry
#2 statewide for job creation among existing industry
#3 statewide for total capital investment ($1.2 billion)
#4 statewide for total job creation (500 new jobs)
More than $1.1 billion — over 90% — of Montgomery’s 2025 capital investment came from existing employers reinvesting locally, reinforcing sustained employer confidence and long-term regional strength.
Click here to see the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report.
— Information from the Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce
