Description
On April 2, 2002, Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), Korea's largest automotive manufacturer, announced it would construct a $1 billion automotive assembly and manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Ala. On April 12, 2002, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) was incorporated.

Chung Mong-koo, chairman and chief executive officer of Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, and AlabamaGovernor, Bob Riley, gathered with elected officials on Friday, May 20, 2005 to celebrate the grand opening of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA).

The $1.4 billion plant is the company's first U.S. manufacturing facility. The plant employs more than 3,300 team members with high-paying jobs and full benefits. Additionally, more than 72 suppliers have located businesses throughout North America to support Hyundai?s new plant. Altogether, these suppliers are expected to create 5,500 additional jobs with a combined capital investment of $500 million.

?This new manufacturing facility reaffirms Hyundai? commitment toward investing in the U.S. economy, as well as its commitment toward U.S. consumers,? said Chairman Chung. ?American consumers have recognized Hyundai?s quality, and this plant will enable us to better serve them.?

The 2-million square-foot manufacturing plant resides on 1,744 acres of land and includes a stamping facility, paint shop, vehicle assembly shop, a two-mile test track and an engine shop, where the all-new Hyundai 3.3-liter V6 engine is produced. In May 2005, the facility marked the official start of production with its first saleable 2006 Sonata. HMMA will produce 300,000 vehicles per year at full capacity.

This new factory built in 2003 and full of robots is so impressive it was featured on the History Channel's Modern Marvels.

Hours
Experience one of the world's most advanced automotive plants!

Note: Please arrive at the Visitor Center for check-in at least fifteen minutes before your scheduled tour time. If you need to make any corrections to your existing reservation, or need to cancel a scheduled tour, please notify our Visitor Center Receptionist at 334-387-8019.

Cost: Free
Freebies: No
Video Shown: 8-minute overview before the tour, explains the process of making each vehicle.
Reservations Needed: Yes. Go to our web site to book the tour or call our tour reservation line at 334-387-8019, Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for more information.
Tour Days and Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. No tours are given on holidays, the week of the 4th of July or the week between Christmas Day and New Years.
Visitor Center Days and Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The Visitor Center is closed holidays, the week of the 4th of July and the week between Christmas Day and New Years.
Plan to Stay: Approximately 1½ hours
Dress: Portions of the tour take place outdoors (traveling from building to building). Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Minimum Age: First graders with parent or guardian; Third graders for school groups.
Disabled Access: Yes, please call ahead to make arrangements.
Group Requirements: The tour permits a maximum of 32 people. Larger groups must schedule more than one tour.
Gift Shop: The shop sells Hyundai promotional merchandise. Open Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m.-6:00 pm (closed 12:45-1:15 p.m. for lunch). Gift Shop is closed holidays, the week of the 4th of July and the week
between Christmas Day and New Years.

Directions: From I-65 take exit #164 (Hope Hull/Hyundai Blvd) and travel west, about .7 miles. Merge onto Hyundai Blvd, head east over the interstate for 1.3 miles. You will see the large plant to the left. Enter at the Visitor Entrance and park in Visitor Parking. Tell the security officers you are here for a tour.

NOTE: Tours may be cancelled or postponed on short notice, or without notice, for weather or other business-related issues