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RLE International Selects KC for New Modification and Engineering Center

by Mary Rooney | Mar 01, 2022

Congratulations to our partners in Kansas City, Missouri, on RLE International’s investment in a $7.5 million modification and engineering center. The state-of-the-art facility, located in the Hunt Midwest SubTropolis, will create 85 high-paying jobs and provide complex engineering, design and build solutions for automotive and mobility clients.

“With the addition of our Mod Center, we can offer a ‘one-stop shop’ solution to our clients. We are truly excited to join forces with the talented people Kansas City has to offer and together take on our new possibilities,” said Robert Kokx, President of RLE USA.

KC SmartPort was proud to partner with the following organizations in attracting RLE International to the KC region:

State of Missouri
Missouri Partnership
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City
Hunt Midwest
Evergy
Kansas City Area Development Council

Read the News Release


About RLE International
RLE’s vision is dedicated to a “cleaner and better” future of mobility. RLE is committed to electrification and battery development to make a significant difference by supporting clients’ zero emissions goals throughout the seven global regions it serves. The company thrives in this mobility domain (automotive, commercial fleets, trucking, and more) and soon will be organically growing and offering services to the rest of the transportation domain (off-road, agricultural, material handling, transit, micro-grid and more).

To learn more about RLE International, visit RLEinternational.com.

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