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Looking for more information about foreign direct investment, international companies and U.S. competitiveness? Well, we’ve got you covered. Here you can find press releases, letters to policymakers, factsheets and insights on specific topics, as well as company announcements and industry perspectives.

States Experiencing the Highest Growth Rate of FDI Jobs

These states show the highest job growth from international companies within the past five years.

Ten States with the Highest Concentration of FDI Manufacturing Jobs

One out of five manufacturing workers in the United States is employed by an international company. In fact, these companies have created 62 percent of all new U.S. manufacturing jobs over the past five years, underscoring the importance of international companies to America’s economic well-being.

Germany-Based Siemens Partners with Department of Energy to Improve U.S. Electric Grid

Siemens will cooperate with DoE National Laboratories across the country to study and improve the nation’s power system.

British Petroleum Invests $5M in Houston Start-Up, Belmont Technology

In an effort to improve the UK-based company’s ability to make decisions with the support of artificial intelligence, BP is investing $5 million in a start-up company called Belmont Technology.

Six States with the Highest Concentration of FDI Jobs

These six states exceed the national average of FDI jobs as a share of total private-sector employment.

Japan-Based YKK AP America Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Cincinnati

YKK AP America has opened its new 100,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Ohio, which is expected to create about 30 new jobs.

Magneti Marelli, Subsidiary of European-Based Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Expanding in Auburn Hills

Magneti Marelli, a developer of components for automotive companies, is expanding its Auburn Hills facility in a move to strengthen its R&D presence in the United States.

Germany-Based Volkswagen Invests $10M in Louisville Start-Up

VW Group will invest $10 million in the Colorado-based start-up, Forge Nano Inc., to bolster battery research.

Canada-Based Eclipse Automation to Launch Operations in York County

Eclipse Automation’s new facility in Rock Hill will create 90 new jobs over the next five years after a $4.6 million investment.

Japan-Based Toyota Supports Local Community in Michigan to Start Auto Show Week

Toyota continues its history of supporting The Salvation Army by donating $15,000 and providing insulated boots for low-income and homeless families.

Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA to Build New Columbia Production Facility

South Korea-based Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA will invest $19.5M to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Richland County, creating about 25 new jobs.

Finland-Based Smarp to Establish Operations in Atlanta

Smarp will invest $3M to establish operations in Atlanta in a move that is expected to create around 60 new jobs.

Germany-Based PUMA to Establish New HQ in Somerville

PUMA North America intends on locating its new headquarters in Somerville, where it expects to increase its workforce by more than 20 percent by adding approximately 550 new positions.

Germany-Based Bosch Rexroth Corp. of Bethlehem Awarded State Grant for Apprenticeship Program

Bosch Rexroth Corp. has been awarded a grant of $49,500 by the state of Pennsylvania to support its job-skills training program for recent college graduates.

EDF Renewables North America Expands in Saline County

EDF Renewables North America, subsidiary of France-based EDF Energies Nouvelles and one of the largest renewable energy developers in North America, acquired York Nebraska Wind Partners to expand its U.S. operations.

Germany-Based Klöckner Pentaplast to Invest $25M to Expand Production Capacity in Louisa County

Klöckner Pentaplast expects to create 34 new jobs at its plant in Louisa County as it seeks to expand operations with a $25M investment.

Airbus Invests $300M in Mobile Assembly Plant

The expansion project will allow Airbus' Mobile plant to begin assembly of the A220 for U.S. airlines and will create 400 new jobs.

New State Data Show Importance of International Companies

International companies are responsible for creating 62 percent of new U.S. manufacturing jobs over the past five years.

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New State Data Show Importance of International Companies

Spurring U.S. Productivity, Generating American Prosperity

States Experiencing the Highest Growth Rate of FDI Jobs

Ten States with the Highest Concentration of FDI Manufacturing Jobs

Germany-Based Siemens Partners with Department of Energy to Improve U.S. Electric Grid

British Petroleum Invests $5M in Houston Start-Up, Belmont Technology

Six States with the Highest Concentration of FDI Jobs

Japan-Based YKK AP America Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Cincinnati

Magneti Marelli, Subsidiary of European-Based Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Expanding in Auburn Hills

Germany-Based Volkswagen Invests $10M in Louisville Start-Up

Canada-Based Eclipse Automation to Launch Operations in York County

Japan-Based Toyota Supports Local Community in Michigan to Start Auto Show Week

Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA to Build New Columbia Production Facility

Finland-Based Smarp to Establish Operations in Atlanta

Germany-Based PUMA to Establish New HQ in Somerville

Germany-Based Bosch Rexroth Corp. of Bethlehem Awarded State Grant for Apprenticeship Program

EDF Renewables North America Expands in Saline County

Germany-Based Klöckner Pentaplast to Invest $25M to Expand Production Capacity in Louisa County

Airbus Invests $300M in Mobile Assembly Plant

New State Data Show Importance of International Companies