Alabama News Center — Shape Corp. celebrates opening of second Alabama production facility

By: Jerry Underwood

Shape Corp., a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, officially opened its second Alabama production facility in Tanner after completing a $74 million growth project that will create more than 100 jobs in the coming year.

Michigan-based Shape, which opened a plant in nearby Athens in 2016, held a ribbon-cutting at the new 202,306-square-foot facility in SouthPoint Industrial Park.

“This new facility represents our ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in the automotive industry,” said Mark White, president and CEO of Shape Corp. “By expanding our operations in Alabama, we are not only increasing our production capabilities, but also investing in the local community through job creation and economic growth.

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