Henderson County, NC – BorgWarner, a U.S.-based global mobility solutions company, operating 84 manufacturing and technical locations globally, will further expand its operations into the City of Hendersonville and Henderson County. BorgWarner, a legacy employer in Western North Carolina, is establishing a 220,000 square foot building at Blue Ridge Commerce Center off of McMurray Road.

“BorgWarner is proud to continue to invest in the state of North Carolina to bring an exciting new technology to market and provide jobs to local residents,” said Joseph F. Fadool, President and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner Inc. “We appreciate the grant and continued support from the state of North Carolina to expand our manufacturing footprint here in the United States.”

“This project is a testament to the dedication we have seen from the City and the County over the last several years,” said John Bryant, Board Chair of the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED).  By working together, we’ve built a thriving industrial corridor along Upward Road, that allows for companies such as BorgWarner to invest and create high paying jobs for our friends and neighbors. Economic development serves as a unifying force within our community, and BorgWarner is an ideal employer for our community.” 

The company is expected to create 193 jobs over five years with an annual average salary for the new positions expected to be $78,628. The Company will invest a minimum of $74.9 million to build an advanced manufacturing facility.

“We have long said that manufacturing is crucial to the quality of life in our community. Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, this project is especially meaningful as we work to ensure our community’s long-term resilience. We gladly welcome BorgWarner back to Henderson County,” stated Bill Lapsley, Chair of the Henderson County Commissioners. 

The Hendersonville facility will be an advanced manufacturing site for a new industrial product. This investment will support the first tranche of production volumes in North Carolina.

Mayor Barbara Volk stated, “The City has strategically grown its manufacturing base the past few years, with a focus on sustainability and advanced industries.  It is exciting to see facilities like this locating here and positioning Hendersonville on the cutting edge of clean energy and advanced manufacturing.” 

Economic development is a team sport and the partners involved include: Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Henderson County, City of Hendersonville, North Carolina Department of Commerce, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, North Carolina Community College System and Blue Ridge Community College, and Duke Energy.