International sells Springfield, Ohio facilities to defense manufacturer Roshel
International Motors has signed an agreement to sell its Springfield, Ohio assembly plant to defense manufacturer Roshel, which plans to use the site for armored vehicle production.
- 2 million sq ft
- 500 acres
What Happened
International Motors LLC announced the signing of an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell the operating assets of its Springfield, Ohio facilities to Roshel, a leading defense and commercial vehicle manufacturer. The Springfield plant has long been home to International’s truck assembly and recently was dedicated to contract manufacturing for a major automotive company, a contract that expires on September 30, 2026.
2 million sq ftsquare feet
on 500 acres, including full assembly line and paint booth.
“With the end of our contract manufacturing agreement, we have been working diligently to find a suitable path for the Springfield Assembly Plant. We have been focused on finding a buyer that values the capabilities of this historic facility and the community. We believe this path forward positions the plant for long-term success, while utilizing the manufacturing expertise developed in Springfield”
Roshel plans to use the facility as the hub for U.S.-based, vertically integrated production of commercial, special and armored vehicles, with opportunities to expand production with other major commercial vehicle OEMs. The facility's more than 2 million square feet of manufacturing space will allow Roshel to combine the expertise of the Springfield workforce with advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Why this matters
The sale ensures the historic facility will be repurposed after a contract manufacturing agreement expires in September 2026, preserving local manufacturing jobs and enabling Roshel to expand U.S. production of specialized vehicles.
Terms in This Story
- OEM
- Original Equipment Manufacturer; a company that produces parts or vehicles used in another company's final product.
- Contract manufacturing
- A business arrangement where one company produces goods under another company's brand or specifications.
- Asset Purchase Agreement
- A legal contract for the purchase of a company's assets, such as equipment, property, or inventory, rather than its stock.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.