Global mobility technology company and automotive supplier to lease 213,000-square-foot facility in Riverside, Missouri
RIVERSIDE, Mo. (Nov. 10, 2026) — OPmobility, a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions and supplier to major automotive companies, will create more than 100 new jobs through a new operation in Riverside, Missouri.
OPmobility will lease a 213,000-square-foot facility for the project, expected to generate $27.5 million in new payroll. The France-based company develops and manufactures solutions across the mobility value chain, including vehicle exterior and lighting systems, complex modules, energy storage and battery and hydrogen electrification.
“This investment marks an important step in the continued growth of OPmobility’s operations in North America,” said Christophe Marceau, executive vice-president, president of the Exterior & Lighting Business Group at OPmobility. “By establishing this new facility in Riverside, we will strengthen our ability to serve our customers with greater proximity and responsiveness, while creating more than 100 jobs in the Kansas City region. We look forward to becoming part of a dynamic automotive ecosystem and contributing to the region’s long-term economic development.”
“OPmobility’s investment in Riverside is a strong vote of confidence in Missouri’s workforce, business climate and automotive manufacturing sector,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “Projects like this create quality jobs, strengthen local economies and reinforce Missouri’s reputation as a destination where global companies can grow, innovate and thrive.”
The Riverside facility grows OPmobility’s North American manufacturing footprint while strengthening its ability to serve customers across the Midwest and broader U.S. market. The Kansas City region’s central location, with 90% of the contiguous U.S. reachable in two days or less by truck, provides efficient access to customers and markets across the country.
“OPmobility’s decision to locate in Riverside is another confirmation that our approach to economic development continues to benefit our community, the State of Missouri and the broader Kansas City region,” said Riverside Mayor Kathy Rose. “The company will quickly learn that Riverside is a responsive partner that will help OPmobility achieve the success that so many of our other great companies have seen since they located in our city.”
A longstanding legacy in transportation manufacturing has helped establish Kansas City as a major automotive hub, a $5.3 billion regional industry supporting more than 20,000 jobs. The region is home to major manufacturers including Ford, General Motors and Goodyear, alongside more than 100 automotive suppliers.
“OPmobility’s investment underscores what makes Kansas City a top 15 U.S. industrial market and a powerful hub for the automotive industry,” said Chris Gutierrez, president of KC SmartPort, the industrial-focused initiative of the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC). “More than 760,000 vehicles are produced here each year, backed by a deep supplier network, skilled workforce and the infrastructure to move products efficiently across North America. It’s an ecosystem built to help companies grow.”
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About OPmobility
OPmobility is a world leader in sustainable mobility and a technology partner to mobility players worldwide. Driven by innovation since its creation in 1946, the Group is today composed of four complementary Business Groups that enable it to offer its customers a wide range of solutions: exterior and lighting systems, complex modules, energy storage systems and battery and hydrogen electrification solutions. OPmobility also offers its customers an activity dedicated to the development of software, OP’nSoft. With economic revenue of 11.5 billion euros in 2025 and a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 38,100 employees to meet the challenges of sustainable mobility. Learn more at www.opmobility.com.
About the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
The Kansas City Area Development Council is an economic development nonprofit that promotes the OneKC region’s business and lifestyle assets to companies and talent around the world. Working closely with its two states and 50-plus county and community partners, the region has attracted more than 64,000 new jobs over its 45-year history. KCADC also leads the efforts behind the KC Animal Health Corridor, KC SmartPort, TeamKC and KC Global Design. | oneKC.org
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The Kansas City Area Development Council was proud to partner with the following organizations in attracting OPmobility to the KC region:
State of Missouri
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri Partnership
City of Riverside, Missouri
JLL
Block Real Estate
Evergy
KC SmartPort