GKN Driveline Expands Newton Facility, Brings More Than 200 Jobs

NEWTON, N.C. — GKN Driveline is expanding its Newton facility and expects to bring more than 200 jobs to the area by 2018.

The company says they will invest more than $100 million into the location.

GKN Driveline Americas President Robert Willig says, “GKN Driveline has a rich history in North Carolina, especially in Catawba County. We are proud to be part of the growth of this facility and community, and as future opportunities arise, we look forward to continued reinvestment in the state.”

An award from the State Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) program helped make the project possible the company says.