BorgWarner Inc. has announced that it will further expand its operations in Henderson County. This expansion is expected to enable BorgWarner to integrate its operations and produce critical components to support business growth. 

BorgWarner plans to invest at least $100 million and create 378 new positions with average wages exceeding $67,047 annually over the course of the project.

“BorgWarner is proud to continue to invest in the state of North Carolina to bring exciting new technologies 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.”

BorgWarner is a U.S.-based global mobility company, operating 81 manufacturing and technical locations worldwide with 37,500 global workers. BorgWarner is also a legacy employer in Western North Carolina.

“We are excited and grateful for the continued investment that BorgWarner is making in Henderson County,” said John Bryant, Board Chair of the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED). “This is a testament to what the city and county have nurtured together: a community that is attractive to global companies like BorgWarner, in turn creating high paying jobs for our friends and neighbors.”

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.” 

“This additional investment by BorgWarner reflects a long-term commitment to our county and our people,” commented County Chairman Bill Lapsley. “We’re grateful for the company’s confidence in our community, we are proud to support their growth, and we look forward to the opportunities this next chapter will create for our residents and future generations.”

Economic development is a team sport and the partners involved include: Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Henderson County, City of Hendersonville, North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Department of Commerce, N.C. Commerce’s Divisions of Workforce Solutions and Rural Economic Development, the Rural Infrastructure Authority, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, North Carolina Community College System and Blue Ridge Community College, and Duke Energy.