LOCUST GROVE, GA—Automotive parts manufacturer NVH Korea will invest $72 million to build a new assembly plant here. The factory is expected to create more than 160  jobs.

NVH Korea specializes in door trim, thermal management systems, and components for reducing noise and vibration. The company already has a factory in Columbus, GA, that produces floor mats, cargo mats and cargo trays.

The new facility will produce battery parts for electric vehicles for Hyundai Mobis, Kia Georgia, and Hyundai Motor Group. The factory is scheduled to begin production in the second quarter of 2024.