East Alabama’s growing automotive manufacturing economy is providing increasing numbers of good paying jobs, and Congress should do all it can to help support its continued growth. Those were among the issues discussed today as Congressman Mike Rogers visited the AJIN USA Plant, Southeast Regional Center in Cusseta, Alabama, to meet with employees and leaders of the plant as well as take a quick tour of the facility.

This automotive industry manufacturing plant in Chambers County specializes in metal parts stamping and robotic welding, and serves both Kia Motor Manufacturing Georgia and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.

“January’s jobs report was another disappointment, and it is absolutely critical Congress remains focused on helping companies like East Alabama’s auto manufacturers create and keep good-paying jobs. I was pleased to have the chance to visit AJIN USA and hear directly from them their concerns. I appreciate the time they took out of their busy schedules to visit with me,” Rogers said.

Rogers said he was impressed by AJIN USA’s hard-working employees and the positive impact the plant has had on employment opportunities in the Chambers County area. In addition, Rogers and plant officials discussed the growing burden of Federal regulations on our economy, as well as the rising cost of health care under Obamacare and its impact on their work force.

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