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On Friday, May 20, 2005, Chung Mong-koo, chairman and chief executive officer of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, and Alabama Governor, Bob Riley, gathered with elected officials to celebrate the grand opening of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA).

“This new manufacturing facility reaffirms Hyundai’s commitment toward investing in the U.S. economy, as well as its commitment toward U.S. consumers,” said Chairman Chung. “American consumers have recognized Hyundai’s quality, and this plant will enable us to better serve them.”

The facility marked the official start of production with its first saleable 2006 Sonata in May 2005. Currently, the plant assembles Sonata and Elantra sedans and the Santa Fe SUV. HMMA is capable of producing up to 399,500 vehicles per year at full capacity.

HMMA’s three engine shops make the Smartstream G2.5 GDI, G1.6 T-GDI, G2.0 Atkinson, G2.5 GDI, and G2.5 T-GDI engines. These engines are used in vehicles manufactured at HMMA as well as vehicles manufactured at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia in West Point, Ga.

The $1.8 billion facility is Hyundai’s first and only U.S. manufacturing plant, employing approximately 3,000 team members with high-paying jobs and full benefits. Additionally, more than 72 suppliers have located businesses throughout North America to support the Hyundai plant. Altogether, HMMA and its suppliers have created more than 14,000 jobs in Alabama. HMMA’s total economic impact is approximately $4.8 billion per year.

The 3.4-million square-foot manufacturing plant resides on 1,744 acres of land and includes a stamping facility, weld shop, paint shop, vehicle assembly shop, a two-mile test track and three engine shops.