OPmobility Expands in Missouri with New Jobs and Facility

RIVERSIDE, Mo., Nov. 10, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- OPmobility, a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions, is set to expand its operations in the United States by leasing a 213,000-square-foot facility in Riverside, Missouri. The company, which develops and manufactures solutions across the mobility value chain, including vehicle exterior and lighting systems, complex modules, energy storage and battery, and hydrogen electrification, will create more than 100 new jobs in the Kansas City region.

This move is part of OPmobility's strategic expansion in North America, aiming to strengthen its proximity to customers and enhance its responsiveness.

The project is expected to generate $27.5 million in new payroll. Riverside's central location, with 90% of the contiguous U.S. reachable in two days or less by truck, provides efficient access to customers and markets across the country. The Kansas City region, known as a major automotive hub, supports a $5.3 billion industry that employs more than 20,000 people. The region is home to major manufacturers such as Ford, General Motors, and Goodyear, alongside over 100 automotive suppliers.

OPmobility's decision to locate in Riverside is a testament to the region's robust automotive ecosystem and skilled workforce. The Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) and the state of Missouri have been instrumental in attracting this investment.

The Riverside facility will grow OPmobility's North American manufacturing footprint while strengthening its ability to serve customers across the Midwest and broader U.S. market. Since its creation in 1946, OPmobility has relied on its 38,100 employees to meet the challenges of sustainable mobility. The company operates from a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, generating economic revenue of 11.5 billion euros in 2025. Missouri Partnership, a public-private economic development organization, has been leading and supporting economic development projects in collaboration with partners across the state, generating thousands of jobs and billions in new capital investment since 2008.

Missouri Partnership's efforts have attracted more than 64,000 new jobs over its 45-year history. KCADC also leads the efforts behind the KC Animal Health Corridor, KC SmartPort, TeamKC, and KC Global Design, promoting the region's competitive business strengths. The expansion of OPmobility in the Kansas City region underscores the area's position as a top 15 U.S. industrial market and a powerful hub for the automotive industry.