AUBURN, AL—Rausch & Pausch GmbH (RAPA), a German manufacturer of solenoid valves, control blocks and other auto parts, plans to build a new assembly plant here.

CARROLLTON, GA—Decostar Industries, a division of Magna Exteriors and Interiors, is investing $26 million to expand its plant here.

MURRAY, KY—German automotive supplier Iwis is planning to open a $12.5 million assembly plant here, creating 75 jobs.