Amsted Automotive Offers U.S. Manufacturing Solution for Automakers Seeking to Avoid Canada Tariffs
GENEVA, Ill., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As U.S. automakers assess the impact of tariffs on vehicles and components from Canada and other countries, Amsted Automotive presents a viable domestic manufacturing alternative. Operating 11 manufacturing facilities in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin, Amsted provides engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing processes, and capacity close to customer operations.
Amsted combines U.S. production capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities, equipped to swiftly meet the quality, volume, and timing requirements of global automakers. Rather than requiring automakers to invest in new supplier infrastructure or wait for capacity, Amsted leverages existing resources for component localization, production transfers, and new program development.
Key Features of Amsted’s Offering:
- Diverse Manufacturing Processes: Amsted’s operations encompass advanced metal forming, cold forming, powder-metal manufacturing, laser welding, and precision stamping, producing complex components for propulsion, chassis, and other systems.
- Established Relationships: Bill Kerfin, President of Amsted Automotive, emphasizes that manufacturing close to customers has long been a core strategy, predating recent tariff considerations. This regionalized manufacturing model enhances communication, reduces transportation complexity, and mitigates risks associated with trade policy changes.
- Comprehensive Support: Amsted assists manufacturers at various stages of the regionalization journey, from design and tooling to validation, launch, and production.
The U.S. manufacturing network includes facilities in Saginaw, Belleville, Munith, Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, and Taylor, Michigan; Geneva, Illinois; and Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Amsted also maintains engineering centers worldwide, allowing for local production that supports global automotive platforms.
For U.S. automakers re-evaluating Canadian sourcing, Amsted offers a scalable domestic solution, capable of assessing opportunities for localizing components or broader manufacturing programs based on specific needs.
About Amsted Automotive
Founded in 2021 through the merger of Burgess-Norton, Means Industries, Transform Automotive, and SMW Manufacturing, Amsted Automotive operates 19 facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, producing over 200 million components annually. With a focus on advanced metal-forming and innovative propulsion technologies, Amsted enhances its customers’ competitive edge while minimizing tariff risks.
Contact Information:
Cole Quinnell
248-877-0590
cole@cqmarketing.com
SOURCE Amsted Automotive
