Governor DeWine Lt. Governor Husted Announce Schaeffler Locating EV Manufacturing in Tuscarawas County
February 27, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced today that Schaeffler, a pioneering force in the field of motion technology, will build a new manufacturing facility in Dover, Ohio, bringing 650 jobs and $54 million in associated payroll to Wayne and Tuscarawas counties.
“Ohio has always been home to the leading edge of automotive technology, and today’s announcement is further proof that Ohio will continue to dominate in this field,” said Governor DeWine. “Schaeffler is already established in Ohio, and we welcome their decision to expand here to support our growing and thriving electric vehicle ecosystem.
Schaeffler operates a manufacturing facility in nearby Wooster, Ohio, and an automotive aftermarket operation in Strongsville, Ohio. They are a global manufacturer of high-precision components and systems for engines and transmissions. The company’s new facility in Dover will manufacture electric beam axles and electric drivetrain systems to support the hybrid/EV industry.
