Detroit auto industry
Hansae Mobility to Build 400,000‑Sq.-Ft. Driveline Facility in Chesterfield Township
South Korea’s Hansae Mobility will invest over $93.2 million to build a 400,000 sq. ft. driveline components plant in Chesterfield Township, creating 102 Michigan jobs, the MEDC announced during Governor Whitmer’s East Asia mission.
Streets of Thunder · October 1, 2026
Hansae Mobility USA Manufacturing, LLC will expand in Chesterfield Township, Macomb County, with a planned 400,000‑square‑foot facility focused on driveline systems and other vehicle components, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation reported. The project is expected to generate 102 jobs and represent an investment of more than $93.2 million in the state.
The MEDC says Hansae Mobility supplies driveline and component systems to major global automakers; the larger Michigan footprint is intended to support those manufacturing relationships. The announcement came during Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s investment mission to South Korea, highlighting coordinated state efforts to attract automotive supply chain investment.
For Michigan enthusiasts and the regional supply chain, the expansion signals continued growth in advanced components manufacturing capacity in Macomb County and strengthens local ties to global automakers. What is known next: the MEDC has characterized the scale, job count, and investment, but timing for construction, hiring schedules, and production start dates have not been specified in the announcement.