US EditionNew Valeo Plant To Support GM Software Defined Vehicles
The $225 million plant will create up to 500 jobs and produce liquid-cooled central compute units for General Motors starting in late 2027.
- On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Valeo broke ground on a new $225 million manufacturing facility in McAllen, Texas, to produce automotive compute units for General Motors.
- This project supports a significant order from General Motors, aligning with Valeo's 'Elevate 2028' strategic plan to advance software-defined vehicle technology.
- With production scheduled to begin in late 2027, the 337,000 square-foot facility will create up to 500 new jobs in the Rio Grande Valley region.
- Valeo North America President Jeffrey Shay stated, 'Projects such as Valeo's plant in Texas will play a crucial role as we bring our next-generation electrical architecture to market.'
- General Motors Purchasing Executive Director Kristin Toth noted the architecture is a 'key enabler to dramatically improve the customer experience through faster connectivity, richer entertainment options and more frequent updates.
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'Brains of the future' coming to McAllen with $225M Valeo investment
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen is celebrating a major economic milestone following the announcement of a $225 million investment from French automotive technology company Valeo. The company plans to build advanced vehicle technology at a new facility — its first production site in Texas. “More technologically advanced cameras, working systems and all [...]
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Valeo Breaks Ground on $225 Million High-Tech Plant in McAllen, Texas, for Software-Defined Vehicle Technology
PARIS, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo, a global leader in automotive technology, broke ground today on a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in McAllen, Texas.
The Rio Grande Valley continues to consolidate its economic growth with the arrival of the project of the French company Valeo, a global leader in automotive technology, contemplates an investment of 225 million dollars and the creation of more than 500 jobs. The investment to become effective is one of the largest in South Texas in more than a decade. A project resulting from efforts initiated since 2025, in coordination with economic developme…
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