(RALEIGH) -- A leading supplier of engine, transmission and driveline components, will expand its manufacturing operations in Buncombe County. Linamar Corp. plans to create 250 jobs over five years and make a capital investment of $75 million in Asheville.

“We have had a great experience in our first year in Asheville,” said Nick Adams, President of Linamar’s Industrial, Commercial and Energy Group. “The tremendous support provided by the city, Buncombe County and the state of North Carolina has been instrumental in our decision to expand our business here. As we said last June, we wanted to become part of the community and continue to grow here. We’re thrilled to be making this happen.”

The plant produces items like engine blocks and axle components for the heavy duty industry.