Hyundai America Technical Center Receives 2024 Economic Impact Award by SPARK

May 1, 2024 by Hyundai

• Over $739 million invested locally by HATCI during the last decade

•About 300 new jobs in community through company growth since 2012

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., (HATCI) has been awarded the Economic Impact Award by Ann Arbor SPARK. The 2024 SPARK Economic Impact award recognizes companies that have demonstrated a commitment to the regional economy through growth, investment, or overall impact in the region. The award was presented at the SPARK annual meeting earlier this week. For more than 15 years, Ann Arbor SPARK has served the greater Ann Arbor region as a catalyst for economic development. This is accomplished by building awareness of the region as a community that advocates for business and manufacturing development and growth.

'We are honored to have received the Economic Impact Award by Ann Arbor SPARK,' said John Robb, president, HATCI. 'At Hyundai, we are committed to growing our U.S. footprint both locally and beyond. With numerous investments furthering an awareness of our brand and our unwavering commitment to produce thoughtfully crafted vehicles that consumers can comfortably rely on, for their daily journeys.'

Hyundai's continued impact to the local community and overall contributions to bettering society are being recognized by the SPARK organization. The HATCI-MI facility has recently added a substantial expansion to its Superior Township footprint since 2023:

Field Crash Investigation Lab (59,000 ft2)

HV Battery Lab (3,250 ft2)

Crash Test Facility (25,510 ft2)

500m track & VDA PAD (94,000 ft2)

'SPARK and Hyundai have collaborated over the years to find creative solutions to further the company's growth here locally in Michigan,' said Phil Santer, vice president and chief of staff, Ann Arbor Spark. 'Today we honor HATCI for their innovation to automotive safety with their new, world-class Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory and unwavering commitment to excellence.'

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Ann Arbor SPARK

SPARK partners with and represents local municipalities to support and enhance their economic development efforts, which allows them access to national site selectors and international exposure, the benefit of regional marketing efforts, and superior project management support. SPARK reports on its successes and challenges to local economic development staff and to city councils.

While Ann Arbor SPARK's core programs are designed for companies and individuals primarily located in Washtenaw County, the organization's support extends to the six-county Greater Ann Arbor Region (GAAR) which includes Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, Livingston, and Hillsdale counties.

Economic development requires collaboration, and SPARK is committed to bringing together partners — like the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Works! Southeast, city and municipal partners, academic institutions, and others — to support the growth of companies and the creation of jobs.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.

As one of Hyundai Motor Group's (HMG) global centers focused on research and development (R&D), Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) was established in 1986 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. HATCI is HMG's design, technology, and engineering division for North America.

As HMG solidified its position as the third globally in sales volume, HATCI has grown to include a strong network of engineering disciplines and increased business-focused activities to support North America's Voice of the Customer.

HATCI supports new model development for HMG's North American operations and global programs from our dedicated engineering facilities and support staff at affiliate sites located throughout the United States (Alabama, California, Georgia, and Michigan). HATCI's success in satisfying the demands of increasingly sophisticated consumers is a direct result of HMG's commitment to the future of American automotive engineering.