BorgWarner to Relocate Detroit Area Jobs to South Carolina In a move that will impact hundreds of workers in the Detroit area, BorgWarner is shifting production from two local plants to a facility in South Carolina. The decision follows the company's 2021 acquisition of German battery technology firm Akasol for $880 million. The relocation is expected to bring significant changes to the workforce in the region, with many employees facing the possibility of relocation or job loss. As the electric vehicle industry continues to grow, the shift in production highlights the evolving landscape of the automotive sector and the challenges faced by workers in the region.
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.
