Work is underway at Schaeffler site in Dover
DOVER (November 26, 2024) – Officials at the Schaeffler group are not waiting for a groundbreaking ceremony. They have started construction on their $250 million manufacturing facility on the north side of the city.
Mayor Shane Gunnoe says the company skipped the ceremonial first shovel photo op and will instead push toward a ribbon-cutting next year.
“Schaeffler did start construction,” he said. “They’ve received all of their permitting, and that project is well underway at this point. They’re moving quite a bit of dirt, and we’re looking forward to welcoming them to Dover in the near future.”
Gunnoe calls Phase 1 of the project a “significant endeavor” with construction of an approximately 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.
Schaeffler back in February announced plans for expansion onto 53 acres in Dover extending partially into the village of Parral on the west side of Wooster Avenue. The facility will manufacture components for electric vehicles, adding 450 jobs.