Vulcaflex S.p.A. is building a presence in the United States for the first time, starting right here in Alabama. The Italian manufacturer, which makes + distributes synthetic leathers used in cars, is opening a new facility in Auburn. The $70 million investment is expected to create 130 jobs.
“The North American market is of great importance to our company. We are excited to establish in Alabama a complete production of our synthetic leather materials for the automotive industry in the US, Canada and Mexico. The combination of our unique Italian design and the local production in the U.S. will allow us to grow our market alongside globally known automotive manufacturers with assembly plants in North America.” (Roberto Bozzi, CEO of Vulcaflex)
