German company making Chattanooga its North American headquarters, investing $6 million, bringing 100 jobs

Volkswagen employees perform checks as vehicles move down the assembly line at the automaker's assembly plant in Chattanooga. / Staff file photo by Erin O. Smith Volkswagen employees perform checks as vehicles move down the assembly line at the automaker's assembly plant in Chattanooga. / Staff file photo by Erin O. Smith

By Mike Pare August 6, 2019 3 min read

We're excited to see them grow high-skill jobs in the Chattanooga region.

A Volkswagen supplier plans to locate its North American headquarters in Chattanooga, investing $6 million and creating 100 new jobs over five years, officials said Tuesday.

ATN Hoelzel LP, a German company focusing on fully automated and robot-guided gluing equipment, will move from its existing Chattanooga facility off East 39th Street to a 55,000-square-foot site off Lee Highway, said Victoria Brandler, the local human resources manager.

The company will retrofit an existing facility to include 15,000 square feet of office space as well as other upgrades. The new operation will function as the company’s North American headquarters and manufacturing location, according to the company.