Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi (APMM) is investing $53 million to expand its operations in Lee County.
“APMM’s $53 million investment marks another huge win for Lee County and Mississippi’s automotive industry,” Gov. Tate Reeves said. “Expansions like this strengthen our position as a top state for automotive manufacturing. Mississippi has an impressive manufacturing track record, and world-class companies know they can count on our state to get the job done.”
APMM is one of the leading parts suppliers in North America for the Toyota Corolla, which is manufactured in Blue Springs. Started by Toyota Auto Body-Japan in 2007, the company began production in 2011 and specializes in metal stamping, injection molding, plastics, and robotic welding.
The expansion will support increased production capacity at the company’s Guntown operations through the purchase, installation and renovation of production equipment.
“Companies don’t keep investing in the same place for nearly 20 years unless it’s working,” Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork said. “APMM’s latest expansion reflects the values the company continues to find in Mississippi’s workforce, location, and business climate. Repeat investment is one of the strongest measures of success, and this project is exactly the kind of outcome we work to achieve.”
The company expects to complete the project and fill 28 new positions resulting from the expansion over the next five years.
The Mississippi Development Authority is supporting the project through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX program. Lee County is also assisting with the project.
