Auto parts manufacturer to expand Lexington operations

Nidec officials announced the company is expanding its manufacturing operations in Lexington, investing $52.4 million and creating 200 new jobs. The investment will also enhance efficiency and capacities to support the increasing electricity demand in the U.S. and abroad. Upon completion, the company will employ more than 600 Tennesseans. Nidec Power, a division of Nidec Motor Corporation, designs and manufactures advanced alternators used in critical power generation applications such as data centers, hospitals, defense and more. Established in 1973, Nidec has grown from four-person operations to a global company with facilities on five continents and a headquarters in Kyoto, Japan.