As the birthplace of one of America’s first gasoline combustion-engine cars, stainless steel, signal seeking radios, satellite, and more, Kokomo’s history of innovation and ingenuity spans over 150 years. For this reason, our community has a strong employer presence in the automotive, manufacturing, and technology industries. Where does our workforce of over 34,000 go every day? Take a look below at a few of our primary employers in Howard County.
6,600 employees
Stellantis currently operates five powertrain plants in Indiana – three transmission plants, a casting plant and an engine plant. The portfolio of transmissions includes six-, eight- and nine-speed transmissions, as well as the SiEVT transmission for the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric minivan. The casting plant produces aluminum parts for automotive components, transmission and transaxle cases, and engine block castings. The engine plant produces the GMET4 – the Company’s 2.0-liter Global Medium Engine inline four-cylinder turbo.
720 employees
Haynes International, a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of high-performance nickel- and cobalt-based alloys used in corrosion and high-temperature applications, employs over 720 people at its corporate headquarters. Located on approximately 180 acres of industrial property with more than 1 million square feet of building space, Haynes International produces sheet, plate, strip/coil, bar and billet in Kokomo. Our community is home to the company’s headquarters and research laboratory. The company has called Kokomo home since its founding in 1912 by famed inventor Elwood Haynes.
600 employees
BorgWarner Inc. is one of the world’s leading developers and suppliers of automotive parts and systems found in passenger cars, sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), and light trucks.
200 employees
Kokomo Operations produces a variety of automotive electronic components including Engine Control Modules, Body Control Modules, Transmission Control Modules, and Airbag Sensing Diagnostic Modules. These products are used in a variety of GM vehicles including Chevrolet Camaro and various Trucks. Additionally, service products are produced for Customer Care & Aftermarket (CCA).
The Kokomo Components plant has been building automotive components for over 86 years. It is the original home of Delco Radio in 1936 and is well known for its electronics expertise. In 2009 the site became part of General Motors Components Holdings LLC.
Other key employers in Kokomo and Howard County include:
| Employer | Industry |
Employees
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| Community Howard Regional Health | Healthcare | 1,300 |
| Ascension, St. Vincent | Healthcare | 1,200 |
| Kokomo School Corp. | Education | 900 |
| Indiana University Kokomo | Education | 680 |
| Bona Vista Programs | Social Services | 310 |
| Syndicate Sales, Inc. | Plastics Manufacturing | 200 |
Please note: this is not an exhaustive list of employers in Kokomo and Howard County. For a list of other employers and organizations, check out the Chamber business directory.
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