ALUKO Group to establish second U.S. manufacturing facility

ALUKO Group, manufacturer of aluminum formwork and aluminum window, has selected Halls, Tennessee, for its second U.S. manufacturing facility.

ALUKO Group will create 285 new jobs in Lauderdale County and invest $107.7 million to locate its integrated aluminum manufacturing operations in the former Tupperware building in Halls, Tennessee. Once operational, the retrofitted facility will further support and expand the company’s customer base across the electric vehicle (EV), solar energy, construction and building industries.

Based in South Korea, the ALUKO Group consists of ALUKO, Hyundai Aluminium, Gogang Aluminium, Alutec, KPTU, Hyundai Aluminium Vina and Alutec Vina. The announcement marks the company’s second project to locate in Tennessee in the last year. In December 2024, ALUKO Group announced it would establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Jackson, Tennessee.

Since Gov. Lee took office, South Korea has emerged as the state’s top partner for foreign direct investment in creating new jobs and investing capital – a total of $13 billion invested statewide during this administration.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said: “What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and I thank the ALUKO Group for its commitment to expand in West Tennessee. Today’s announcement demonstrates that global brands like ALUKO Group thrive in our state’s strong business climate, and I’m grateful for the nearly 300 new jobs that will be created for families in Lauderdale County.”

Deputy Gov. and TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter said: “South Korea has become the state’s top foreign direct investment partner since 2019 thanks to companies like ALUKO Group that have contributed to the more than $13 billion invested in Tennessee in the last 6 years. It’s an honor to take part in announcing additional jobs and investment in Halls today, and I believe Tennessee’s skilled workforce and rich manufacturing background will prove to be the ideal location for all of the ALUKO Group’s U.S. manufacturing.” – 

Do Bong Park, Chairman of ALUKO Group said: “This strategic investment in Halls, Tennessee, is a significant milestone in ALUKO Group’s long-term North American strategy, establishing an eco-friendly supply chain for key U.S. industries like EVs and solar energy. We are honored to be a part of the Lauderdale County community, and we extend our deepest gratitude to Gov. Lee and TNECD for their support as we commit to creating 285 new jobs for the region.”

Lauderdale County Mayor Maurice Gaines Jr. said: “ALUKO Group’s decision to locate in Lauderdale County is a tremendous win for our community. This project will bring new opportunities for our residents, strengthen our workforce and support growth across the entire county. We are grateful for the partners who helped make this possible and look forward to the positive impact ALUKO Group will have on Lauderdale County for years to come.”