Auburn will be welcoming an influx of jobs over the next two years thanks to a Korean auto supplier.
Pyongsan America, Inc. has outgrown its facility in Auburn after eight years in Auburn Technology Park North.
It plans to spend $5 million on its expansion, which includes 100 new jobs.
"We are thrilled to be able to offer Pyongsan a solution for growth in Auburn," said Mayor Bill Ham after learning of the company's plan to expand to another location.
Ham said he is impressed with the company's growth, and the amount of jobs it has provided in the Auburn area will double with the opening of the new facility.
The Auburn City Council approved an unspecified incentives package for the company at its meeting April 6.
Pyongsan America is an auto supplier that specializes in air-conditioner and heater core pipe assembly. It has nine facilities worldwide and serves customers in Asia, North America and Europe.
President of Pyongsan, Francis Yoon, said he is thankful for the company's customers and its ability to grow.
"We could not think of a better place to invest further," said Yoon of Auburn.
Pyongsan America is located at 760 West Veterans Blvd., but, with the expansion, plans to open a second facility at 229 Enterprise Drive in Auburn.
When the company opened in Auburn, it offered 35 jobs and brought in $4.4 million in revenue.
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