NORMAL - OPmobility will establish its first Illinois facility in Normal to assemble bumpers for Rivian's R2, which will be available for consumers in 2026.
OPmobility will be the first company to locate in Rivian’s new supplier park, which was announced in May 2025. The company plans to make a significant capital investment with support from DCEO's Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) program, which will enable the company to establish its Illinois-based operations, expected to create 81 full-time jobs.
OPmobility is a leader in sustainable mobility, supporting automotive and mobility players with advanced and smart solutions across exterior and lighting systems, complex modules, energy storage, as well as battery and hydrogen electrification. Its global footprint spans 150 industrial sites and 40 R&D centers, driving the transition to cleaner, more connected mobility through innovation and collaboration.
Thibaut Stern, President North America of OPmobility Exterior & Lighting, said, “This step reflects OPmobility’s commitment to scaling innovation and delivering value across key markets. The U.S. is a key pillar of our strategy, and we’re excited to deepen our presence in a market that continues to shape the future of mobility with this facility in Illinois."
Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said, “We appreciate the State of Illinois's partnership and support in helping attract key suppliers to the Normal area. Our Normal supplier park will provide improved material supply logistics as we increase production in 2026 to build R2, in addition to R1 and our commercial vans.”
In 2024, Rivian announced a $1.5 billion investment to build its R2 model at its Normal facility, expected to create more than 550 full-time jobs. In 2025, Rivian announced the company is investing an additional $120 million, expected to create nearly 100 new direct jobs and hundreds of future jobs from suppliers through their new 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park.
