Thousands of new manufacturing jobs coming to Joliet area as Pritzker, Hyundai announce expansion – CBS News

Thousands of new manufacturing jobs coming to Joliet area as Pritzker, Hyundai announce expansion  CBS News

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that Hyundai Translead is expanding its commitment in Will County and bringing more than 3,700 new jobs to the Joliet area.The company is also creating a second life for two former industrial sites."It's all about well, three simple words: jobs, jobs, jobs. And that doesn't just happen by accident," Pritzker said. In March, the company announced Illinois would be its new home and it was bringing 2,475 jobs to Will County; now they're doubling down on investment and job creation here. This division of Hyundai makes commercial transportation equipment. It will use two former manufacturing sites, including a former Caterpillar facility, to ramp up production.

In total, Hyundai Translead will invest $600 million in Will County for this expansion. CEO of Hyundai Translead Sean Kenney said the expansion and increased investment will bring it closer to customers and suppliers."Years from now, people will say, 'I started at Hyundai Translead in 2027,'" Kenney said. Illinois leaders said the biggest investment is in the people the company will hire."Hyundai TransLead is creating the opportunity for people to put down roots and to build a great future for themselves and for their families," Pritzker said. The company will take over the former Caterpillar heavy equipment operations site and Lion Electric's electric bus operations site. Many of the