BorgWarner, a leading automotive supplier, is shifting production from two Detroit area plants to a facility in South Carolina. The move affects two plants that were acquired as part of BorgWarner's $880 million purchase of German battery technology firm Akasol in 2021. The decision to relocate work comes as the automotive industry continues to undergo significant changes, driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles and the need for suppliers to adapt to new technologies. The move is expected to impact local jobs and the broader economic landscape in the Detroit area.
The two Detroit area plants were part of BorgWarner’s $880 million acquisition of Germany's Akasol in 2021. The work is being moved to a South Carolina plant.
