The Arizona Commerce Authority, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and city of Mesa are pleased to announce that Magna, a mobility technology company, is building a manufacturing facility in Mesa. As one the largest suppliers in the automotive space, Manga is the largest automotive supplier in North America.
Located at Power Industrial Park, the nearly 230,000 square-foot facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs.
The multi-million-dollar investment highlights Arizona's rapidly expanding automotive ecosystem. Magna will support Arizona’s automotive ecosystem which currently includes electric vehicle manufactures Lucid and Nikola and automated vehicle innovators such as Exponent, Mobileye and Pony.ai.
“Magna's decision to locate its new manufacturing facility in Mesa demonstrates Arizona's attractiveness for the automotive industry,” Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, said. “We are so grateful for Magna's commitment to Arizona and look forward to supporting their growth as part of our thriving mobility ecosystem.”
“Magna's arrival in Mesa bolsters an already adept regional manufacturing ecosystem,” said Greater Phoenix Economic Council President and CEO Chris Camacho.
As the Greater Phoenix area continues to drive clean technology innovation at a national scale, Magna's new facility will allow for more expansive growth in the automotive sector.
“The accelerating pace of innovation is fueling growing demand for new products and technologies, and companies like Magna are leading the way,” said Mesa Mayor John Giles. “Mesa's strategic investments in education, infrastructure and world-class amenities make us a premier destination for businesses looking to thrive in this dynamic industry. Magna will be a great addition to Mesa and I am excited to welcome them to our city.”
As a representative of the area, District 6 Councilmember Scott Somers expressed his excitement in welcoming Magna’s new manufacturing facility.
“The collaboration and innovation that Magna brings will undoubtedly strengthen our local economy and reinforce Mesa's position as a hub for advanced manufacturing," Somers said.
Capitalizing on Magna's wealth of automotive knowledge, adaptability and experience collaborating with various OEMs, the facility will integrate cutting-edge technology and virtual tools, including simulations to guarantee quality and adaptability to expedite the integration of new products.
“The collaboration we have already experienced with the local community has been exceptional,” Eric Wilds, Magna Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, said. “With a diverse and rich talent base, we are able to meet our commitment to drive innovation and deliver value to our customers.”
For more information about Magna, visit magna.com.
