--- title: "voestalpine opens new production facility for longitudinal beams in Jeffersonville, Indiana; capacity to 80,000 tons" sdDatePublished: "2026-07-28T13:17:00Z" source: "https://www.voestalpine.com/group/static/sites/group/.downloads/en/press/20260724_voestalpine_Mediainformation_New-production-facility.pdf" topics: - name: "economy, business and finance" identifier: "medtop:04000000" - name: "iron and steel" identifier: "medtop:20000319" locations: - "Jeffersonville" --- voestalpine opens new production facility for longitudinal beams in Jeffersonville, Indiana; capacity to 80,000 tons voestalpine AG Page 1/2 PRESS RELEASE July 28, 2026 voestalpine opens new production facility in the US As reported, voestalpine has doubled its production capacity at its Jeffersonville site in Indiana, USA. The new facility for the production of high-quality longitudinal beams for trucks has now been officially opened. With an investment of approximately EUR 70 million (USD 80 million), the international steel and technology group is strengthening its market position in the North American commercial vehicle sector. The plant is currently in the start-up phase with full production expected by mid-2027. The expansion of production capacity will create a total of 110 new jobs. The new production facility produces longitudinal beams for class 6, 7, and 8 trucks. These are key structural components used in the tractor units of semi-trailer trucks. With this additional capacity, voestalpine will fulfill long-term supply contracts with renowned North American truck manufacturers and further expand its position as a leading supplier of high-quality special pipes and profiles for the commercial vehicle industry. The production capacity of the site will be doubled to a total of 80,000 tons. “With the new production facility in Indiana, USA, we are strengthening our position in a strategically important market and consistently continuing our successful local-for-local strategy. Investments in attractive regions and demanding areas of processing are a key part of our growth strategy and ensure our proximity to international customers,” said Herbert Eibensteiner, CEO of voestalpine. Investment creates new jobs and growth With an investment of approximately EUR 70 million, voestalpine is expanding its existing Jeffersonville site by approximately 15,000 square meters of production space. In addition to the construction of the new hall, the expansion also included the acquisition of state-of-the-art production facilities for producing high-quality longitudinal beams. “High customer demand confirms our strategic approach of combining our global expertise in the production of complex special profiles for the commercial vehicle industry with a strong local presence and offering innovative products of the highest quality directly on site. This will also strengthen the basis for further growth in North and South America,” said Carola Richter, Member of the Board of Management of voestalpine AG and Head of the Metal Forming Division. Of the total of 110 planned new jobs, around 37 have already been filled, and the plant will be fully staffed when it reaches full capacity in the second half of 2027. The voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation currently has around 510 employees. voestalpine AG Page 2/2 Metal Forming Division The Metal Forming Division is the voestalpine Group’s center of competence for highly refined sections, tubes and precision strip steel products as well as for everything from formed parts and system components to smart warehousing solutions. This combination of expertise in materials and processing, which is unique in the industry, and the division’s global presence make it the first choice for customers who value innovation and quality across many industries including automotive, storage technology, road safety, renewable energy, construction, and mechanical engineering. The division employs around 10,700 people and has set itself the goal of achieving climate-neutral manufacturing by 2035. In the business year 2025/26, the division generated revenue of EUR 3 billion, with an operating result (EBITDA) of EUR 218 million. The voestalpine Group voestalpine is a globally leading steel and technology group with a unique combination of materials and processing expertise. voestalpine, which operates globally, has around 500 Group companies and locations in more than 50 countries on all five continents. The voestalpine Group has been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1995. With its premium products and system solutions, voestalpine is a leading partner to the automotive and machinery industries, as well as to the aerospace and energy industries. The company is also the global market leader in railway systems and special sections. voestalpine is committed to the global climate goals and has a clear plan for transforming steel production with its greentec steel program. In the business year 2025/26, the Group generated revenue of EUR 15.1 billion, with an operating result (EBITDA) of EUR 1.5 billion; it has around 48,800 employees worldwide. Please direct your inquiries to voestalpine AG Mag. Peter Felsbach, MAS Head of Group Communications I Spokesman voestalpine-Strasse 1 4020 Linz, Austria T. +43/50304/15-2090 peter.felsbach@voestalpine.com www.voestalpine.com