NORMAL ( 25News Now ) - The State of Illinois is announcing the first company to take up space in Rivian’s previously announced supplier park in Normal.

OPmobility will assemble bumpers for Rivian’s new R2 vehicles , available to consumers in 2026.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity said OPmobility plans to make a significant capital investment with help from the DCEO’s Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois program , creating 81 full-time jobs.

“OPmobility’s decision to establish its first Illinois facility in Normal is another win for our state, our workers, and the Central Illinois economy,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This investment builds on Illinois’ growing EV ecosystem, and it demonstrates the power of program

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