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City lands almost 200 jobs paying $79,000/year

By Lightning Reports, Published: October 28, 2025

BorgWarner, a U.S.-based mobility solutions company operating 84 manufacturing and technical locations globally, will further expand its operations in the city of Hendersonville and Henderson County.

A legacy employer in Western North Carolina, the corporation is establishing a 220,000-square-foot building at Blue Ridge Commerce Center off McMurray Road.

“BorgWarner is proud to continue to invest in the state of North Carolina to bring an exciting new technology to market and provide jobs to local residents,” said Joseph F. Fadool, president and chief executive officer, BorgWarner Inc. “We appreciate the grant and continued support from the state of North Carolina to expand our manufacturing footprint here in the United States.”

“This project is a testament to the dedication we have seen from the city and the county over the last several years,” said John Bryant, chair of the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development.  "By working together, we’ve built a thriving industrial corridor along Upward Road, that allows for companies such as BorgWarner to invest and create high paying jobs for our friends and neighbors. Economic development serves as a unifying force within our community, and BorgWarner is an ideal employer for our community.” 

The company is expected to create 193 jobs over five years with an annual average salary for the new positions expected to be $78,628. The company will invest a minimum of $74.9 million to build an advanced manufacturing facility.

“We have long said that manufacturing is crucial to the quality of life in our community. Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, this project is especially meaningful as we work to ensure our community’s long-term resilience. We gladly welcome BorgWarner back to Henderson County,”  said Bill Lapsley, chair of the Henderson County Commissioners.

The Hendersonville facility will be an advanced manufacturing site for a new industrial product. This investment will support the first tranche of production volumes in North Carolina.

“The city has strategically grown its manufacturing base the past few years, with a focus on sustainability and advanced industries," Mayor Barbara Volk said. "It is exciting to see facilities like this locating here and positioning Hendersonville on the cutting edge of clean energy and advanced manufacturing.”

The recruitment was a joint effort of the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, Henderson County, the city of Hendersonville, North Carolina Department of Commerce, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, North Carolina Community College System and Blue Ridge Community College and Duke Energy. The county Board of Commissioners and Hendersonville City Council both adopted property tax refunds in order to attract the investment.