LIBERTY, KS—LMV Automotive is expanding its new parts manufacturing operation with a $48.7 million addition that will increase its workforce by 166 employees.
PHENIX CITY, AL—ILJIN Alabama Corp. will invest $16.5 million to expand its wheel bearing assembly plant here. The project is expected to create 23 new jobs.
PIERCETON, IN—Auto parts supplier Shiloh Die Cast Midwest will invest $7.8 million to expand two of its northern Indiana plants, creating about 145 new jobs by 2018.
WASHINGTON—Japanese auto parts maker Bridgestone Group has agreed to pay a fine of $425 million to the U.S. Department of Justice over anti-trust allegations related to the sale of anti-vibration rubber products for vehicles.
WESTMINSTER, SC—Automotive valves supplier US Engine Valve will invest $29.5 million to expand its assembly plant here. The project is expected to create 125 new jobs.
SHANNON, MS—German auto parts maker Grammer AG will move its American headquarters from Wisconsin to a new assembly plant here, creating up to 650 jobs. The company makes automotive interiors and commercial vehicle seats.