"BorgWarner to Relocate Detroit Area Jobs Amid Shift in Electric Vehicle Component Production In a significant move, automotive supplier BorgWarner is relocating production from two Detroit area plants to a facility in South Carolina. The decision comes nearly two years after the company's $880 million acquisition of German battery system manufacturer Akasol in 2021. The relocation is likely a response to the evolving landscape of electric vehicle production, with BorgWarner seeking to consolidate its operations and streamline its manufacturing processes. As the automotive industry continues to shift towards more sustainable and electric powertrains, companies are reassessing their production strategies, and BorgWarner's move is a testament to this ongoing transformation."
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.
