Greenville Leader

Automotive flooring company Auria recently announced plans to expand its operations in Spartanburg County as part of an investment to grow new jobs in the area. 

As "a global supplier of automotive flooring and acoustical and fiber-based solutions," Auria's plan will invest $12.4 million in order to create 103 new jobs in Spartanburg County, according to a press release from Gov. Henry McMaster's office. 

“We are proud to be able to grow our business and build on our future at the Spartanburg plant. We know we can continue to count on Spartanburg’s talented, dedicated workforce to help us deliver best-in-class automotive products to our customers," Mike Van Booven, Auria's vice president of operations, said in the governor's office release. 

Located at 1 Austrian Way in Spartanburg, Auria says its business expansion will elevate the company’s operating capacity to meet increasing demands for the future. 

The expansion will progressively develop over the next two years, according to the press release. The company's products include acoustical insulators and compression-molded flooring in addition to other interior soft trim products, such as package trays, trunk trims, and wheel arch liners.

“Auria’s decision to expand its footprint in Spartanburg County through a $12.4 million investment and 103 new jobs will deliver a significant economic impact to the entire region. We thank Auria for their commitment to South Carolina and look forward to their future success," McMaster said in the office release. 

Founded in 2017, Auria has produced interior and exterior components and systems designed to enhance overall driving comfort and accessibility.