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Italian Manufacturer Vulcaflex Brings 130 Jobs, $70M Investment to Auburn

18 Jun 2026 10:59 a.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Italian manufacturer Vulcaflex is investing nearly $70 million to open its first U.S. facility in Auburn, Alabama, creating 130 jobs. This expansion will produce synthetic leathers for the North American automotive industry.

Business Politics and Government Economy Employment and Labor State Governments Education Trade Vulcaflex S.p.A.Auburn, Alabama Automotive Industry Job Creation Foreign Investment Synthetic Leather Governor Kay Ivey Alabama Governor's Office