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Valeo Breaks Ground on $225 Million High-Tech Plant in McAllen, Texas for SDV Technology

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Published Mar 28, 2026 12:38 AM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 4:20 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Valeo Breaks Ground on $225 Million High-Tech Plant in McAllen, Texas for SDV Technology — Image: PR TIMES

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Valeo has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art facility in McAllen, Texas, with a $225 million investment over five years.
The plant will produce advanced liquid cooling systems for General Motors and support the shift toward software-defined vehicles.

Valeo has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art facility in McAllen, Texas, with a $225 million investment over five years. The plant will produce advanced liquid cooling systems for General Motors and support the shift toward software-defined vehicles.

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Published: Mar 28, 2026

Automotive technology leader Valeo has officially begun construction on its new manufacturing facility in McAllen, Texas. The group plans to invest $225 million over the next five years to build the 31,308-square-meter facility, which will employ up to 500 people. Production is scheduled to begin in late 2027. The plant will produce central computing units—liquid cooling systems with next-generation processors—for General Motors to support the industry's transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

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Announced　Mar 28, 2026 12:38 AM — Distributor PR TIMES
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What is the primary purpose of this plant?

To support the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and manufacture next-generation central computing units for GM.

What is the scale of job creation?

It is expected to create up to 500 new jobs in the region.

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