NORMAL – State Senator Dave Koehler commended the announcement that Adient, a global automotive seating supplier, will open a new manufacturing facility in Normal, strengthening Central Illinois’ role in the electric vehicle industry and creating 75 new full-time jobs.

“This announcement is fantastic news for Central Illinois,” said Koehler (D-Peoria). “Adient’s decision to locate in Normal not only builds on our region’s growing role in the EV supply chain, but it also brings new, good-paying jobs to our community.”

Adient will invest over $8 million to establish the new facility, which will supply seating assemblies directly to Rivian, the prominent electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Normal. Adient plans to renovate an existing 85,000-square-foot warehouse near Rivian’s leading production site, enabling efficient supply chain integration.

This investment further solidifies Normal’s continued expansion in the electric vehicle ecosystem. Adient’s presence is expected to enhance the area’s economic growth, create good-paying jobs for residents, and attract more businesses interested in the expanding clean-energy sector.

“Adient is pleased to leverage our global expertise in automotive seating to become part of the Normal community,” said Executive Vice President Americas for Adient Jim Conklin.

The Adient facility is supported by the Koehler-backed Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois program, administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which helps attract advanced manufacturing and clean-energy companies to Illinois.