Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced July 29 that MAHLE will expand its operations in Murfreesboro by adding approximately 300 jobs. The majority of the new business for Murfreesboro will be reallocated from other MAHLE locations.

"I applaud MAHLE for its expansion in Murfreesboro and welcome the creation of approximately 300 new jobs in Rutherford County. Substantial investments like MAHLE's are crucial to get Tennessee's economy back on track and ensure quality jobs are available for Tennesseans," Lee said.

MAHLE, a leading international automotive supplier based in Stuttgart, Germany, will add 140,000 square feet to its operations at 906 Butler Drive in Murfreesboro. The expansion will support new injection molding production on site. The addition in Murfreesboro will allow the company to better optimize its production footprint and be closer to automotive customers located in the Southeast.

"I want to thank MAHLE for their continued partnership and investment in our community. Because Rutherford County has such a strong educational ecosystem that supports advanced manufacturing, companies such as MAHLE can grow and thrive here, even in uncertain times," said Bill Jones, chairman of Destination Rutherford.

MAHLE supplies automotive OEMs and other Tier 1 auto suppliers throughout North America. The company's product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e-mobility. Founded in 1920, MAHLE employees approximately 77,000 worldwide.

In 2019, MAHLE generated sales of approximately EUR 12.0 billion and is represented in over 30 countries with more than 77,000 employees in 160 production locations and 16 major research and development centers.

Since 2015, TNECD has supported nearly 30 economic development projects in Rutherford County, accounting for more than 3,800 job commitments and $1 billion in capital investment.